Project Day....Lamps!

what you need:

-strips of wood veneer (you can also get 3/4 in. veneer at the hardware store that is for ironing on the edge of shelves - you can also use strips of paper)

-white glue

-large clips (or clothes pins) - I started with four and found I needed more as I went along

-scissors

-Ikea light

-pen

-small piece of cardstock

safety alert * use a low watt bulb and ensure material chosen is not touching or close to the bulb.

step 1-2

take the strip of wood veneer and make a circle shape to the desired size you want your lamp to be. place a small amount of glue to the attachment and hold with clip.

step 3

proceed the same way as in step one - creating an overlap on the other strip of veneer.

glue the attachment and secure with clip

step 4-5

take smaller strips and weave through the lamp continuing in a circular manner. secure any overlaps with glue and clip - also allow the glue to dry - it will make it easier to work with the shape.

step 6

while the glue is drying take the cardstock and unscrew the ring from the pendant light

step 7

take the unscrewed component and place on card stock and trace the interior - take the scissors and cut out the circle - place the light through the card stock and screw the circular component back on the light

step 8

find a spot on your form for the light and pull through the cord. it's important to place the light in the centre so that the shape hangs leveled.

step 9

add glue to the card stock and secure it to the wood structure with clips

step 10

make sure there is a spot big enough for your hand to screw in the light bulb.

before you are done - look at the lamp and decide if you need more strips or if there are areas you need to secure with glue.

(via poppytalk)