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Anonymous
Does my lamp count as papercraft?
>> zel
I dont think so, but i think it looks fucking awesome.
>> Anonymous
thats fucking impressive, do want
>> Anonymous
how you did?
>> Anonymous
thats sweet, i gotta make me one
>> Anonymous
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>>111509

Printed the design on 13x19 watercolor paper;
cut a square base out of pine and drilled a chord hole through it;
attached a compact flourecent(doesn't get too hot) puck light to the base and ran the chord through the hole;
attached rubber feet to the base, then carefully folded the shade to fit with the design on the inside, and attached it with doublesided tape.

The base is a bit light, so I may look for something heavier on the next one. I've also got other things I want to try, like bundled x-mas lights for illumination.
>> zel
very cool. i might have to try that, i think i got a battery operated puck light somewhere...
>> Anonymous
Just trim the edges, it looks horrible that way
>> Anonymous
i kinda like the edges as they are
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How does the area where the watercolor paper overlaps itself look from the outside?
>> MIGHTIESTMIGHTYMAN
I say it's papercraft+

This is the kind of crap I like to see in here, it's not beyond my patience and still produces quality shit.

I don't like 10,000 fold fucking life like replicas, I have other things to distract me, like life.
>> Anon
I love this. But I also like the harder stuff, too! Each has it's place. It's all good, if it is made of paper.
>> Anonymous
>>111514

>>printed the design

can you post the design?
>> Anonymous
>>111599
seconded. i'll love to make one of these
>> gizmogal !MmLOyiCYJs
wow, neat lamp.
>> Anonymous
That's a really good idea!
>> Anonymous
>>111592
Seconding this question, but also, does colored ink work at all with this?
>> Anonymous
Where'd you get it printed at?
>> Anonymous
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This will make a lamp with a 4.5 inch square base.


>>111590
The torn top edge is an intentional design element

>>111592
That's one of the weak points I'd like to improve on, it makes for a darker line, so I put it on the back side.

>>111636
Colored ink does work, that'll be one of my next projects.

>>111637
Printed it at home; I've got a large format printer. I'm sure staples could manage something like this though.
>> Anonymous
>>111636
Depending on the ink, it should. If it's an opaque ink, then most likely the light will just come out black, but if it's a sort of translucent ink, I don't see why it wouldn't work.

Also, based on the photos given, you can't see the overlap on the inside, which is awesome, because it makes the lamp a lot easier to do.
>> Anonymous
>>111659
>Also, based on the photos given, you can't see the overlap on the inside, which is awesome, because it makes the lamp a lot easier to do.
Well, we didn't see the other side of the lamp. We've only seen then from one side angle and from above.
>> Anonymous
>>111655
I'm working on one right now, but I decided to mix it up a bit by cutting holes in the paper like a jack 'o lantern. That way, when it's off, It will look nice as a stand alone piece, but then you turn it on, you get a whole different scene. I''ll try to see if I can get the design done soon, so maybe I can post it up.
>> Anonymous
>>111497
If anybody tries this, try using some colored cellophane to tint the light... a red or something might look pretty cool.
>> Anonymous
>>111497
Will a full set of instructions be given, hmm?
>> Anonymous
>>111704

Its pretty easy.

Print it, fold it, glue it and you have the shade already.

The base is the "hardest" thing since you only need to cut a square of wood (pine wood in this case) drill a hole trough it and run the light bulb from it
>> Anonymous
>>111514
Did you try the Christmas lights thing?
>> Anonymous
>>111785
you can skip most of the base part if you just hang the lamp upside down. Just a different kind of bulb and string it all together.... Just another idea.
>> Anonymous
>>111861

Not yet, I made this one as an x-mas present for the girlfriend, so I have to keep further experementation on the down-low until after tomorrow.
>> kisu
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First I want to thank OP for sharing his great template.

I'm stuck in an isolated village in northern Europe, so I couldn't get any electric lights and I decided to go with a candle. Also, to prevent paper from burning the candle stands in used (and cleaned) strawberry jam jar. It looks great in the dark. I didn't dare to keep it inside (I feared it would burn up the whole cottage).

Also, sorry for the shitty picture quality.
>> Anonymous
>>112057

Another great idea!

I just moved into my first appartment, so I have to decorate it as well. These ideas are great!

It reminds me of what a friend of mine used to have. He had the same light/candle system, but he had a pencil drawn image of a gundam robot for a design. I forgot all about it until I saw this.
>> Anonymous
Can't open pdf. :(
>> Rhugha
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>>112161
Smaller now, but better than nothing I guess.
>> Anonymous
>>112057
>>isolated village in northern Europe
You got a laptop and a printer... but you got no lights ? wtf ? *scratches head*
>> Anonymous
>>112220
I'm pretty sure he has lights, he just can't go out out and buy something that would work with this.

And what kind of paper should I use? regular printer paper or cardstock?
>> Anonymous
>>112303

A thicker paper makes for a sturdier shade and nicer folds.
>> Anonymous
>>112209
Plenty big, I appreciate it.
>> Anonymous
hmnnnnnn..... if we could get other such designs we could make a variety of lamps.... i smell a new papercraft phenomena
>> Anonymous
>>112363
Oh, sorry, I farted.