http://www.instructables.com Fri, 1 Jun 2012 06:09:33 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Powered-Windmill/
Bacon Powered Windmill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/GTKM/GNED2T1F/FXUGTKMGNED2T1F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/GTKM/GNED2T1F/FXUGTKMGNED2T1F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/GTKM/GNED2T1F/FXUGTKMGNED2T1F.SMALL.jpg EQ7J7WZGNBEUNTX cammers Have you ever wondered what you would do for light and entertainment do if you had no power, no candles, and no television, but you did have a plentiful supply of bacon? Of course you have. But wonder no more, because I have come up with the highly entertaining Bacon Powered Windmill for hours of po...
By: cammers

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 7 May 2011 08:43:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bellflower-nightlight/
Bellflower nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/R7EA/GN1I6DPE/FQ7R7EAGN1I6DPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/R7EA/GN1I6DPE/FQ7R7EAGN1I6DPE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/R7EA/GN1I6DPE/FQ7R7EAGN1I6DPE.SMALL.jpg EKH12EXGMX1QHFF duyarolu Materials ---------Materials that you need------- Egg cartoon(2 different colours its up to you ) LED lights( you can find them as christmas lights) Scissors or cutter Glue Fanus Pebbles preperation First of all you should cut the egg cartoons piece by piece as you see in the picture cutti...
By: duyaroğlu

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:08:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Lamp/
Star Lamp from easter egg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/JOIW/GM9QMQ5Z/FLSJOIWGM9QMQ5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/JOIW/GM9QMQ5Z/FLSJOIWGM9QMQ5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/JOIW/GM9QMQ5Z/FLSJOIWGM9QMQ5Z.SMALL.jpg E3FTI2AGM9QMDJ5 Don Walker Make  your own star lamp from Lindt easter egg and Energizer flash light What you will need - Dremel rotary tool or smt similar, you can also use saw and normal drill, but you need very tiny drills 0.8-3.2 mm.  -rechargeable flash light with xenon or krypton bulb  - Lindt easter egg or similar pr...
By: Don Walker

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:46:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Beautiful-Green-Chandelier/
The Castaway - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/CEE3/FTK89N2H/F5XCEE3FTK89N2H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/CEE3/FTK89N2H/F5XCEE3FTK89N2H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/CEE3/FTK89N2H/F5XCEE3FTK89N2H.SMALL.jpg EQWHGDFFT7PS3AD TommyHans Hello fellow instructabees! This is an instructable on how to build a big, beautiful, hanging lamp just like this one I have hanging in my room. You may be saying to yourself, "But Tommy, why would I want one of these wonderful, room warming, hipster-huggin, mood makin, hanging gems of glorio...
By: TommyHans

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:19:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Clothing-Lamps/
Vintage Clothing Lamps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/Q195/GME2PFBP/FQEQ195GME2PFBP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/Q195/GME2PFBP/FQEQ195GME2PFBP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/Q195/GME2PFBP/FQEQ195GME2PFBP.SMALL.jpg EIFW24RGMDZMVE8 ModMischief Upcycled dance party decor! This year PROMdemonium, "Ottawa’s radical, community-oriented, gender-bending, bike-loving, enviro-humping, queer-diggin, slow dancing, big dress wearing prom," moved to the National Arts Centre. While the classy venue was an exciting change of locale, the two huge forma...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:57:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Lantern/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/A8J1/GKLIWI9Q/FU9A8J1GKLIWI9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/A8J1/GKLIWI9Q/FU9A8J1GKLIWI9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/A8J1/GKLIWI9Q/FU9A8J1GKLIWI9Q.SMALL.jpg EB9MYFWGKLJ5JB9 randofo The Wire Lantern is project #3 from 62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer. This is a great way to make use out of all of those seemingly useless old computer cables. It looks nice during the day and enlivens a room by casting interesting shadows at night. All you need to make this is string, a ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:23:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mad-scientist-lamp/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/RISA/GLEX2CSA/FLVRISAGLEX2CSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/RISA/GLEX2CSA/FLVRISAGLEX2CSA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/RISA/GLEX2CSA/FLVRISAGLEX2CSA.SMALL.jpg E98W4IUGLE1RJLD anvil_man Mad scientist lamp made from Aluminum .065 sheet. bottom held on with machine screws.  I used a scotch- bright pad '2inch' in a drill press to give the circle pattern.  I just did it random The lamps are exit tube lamps,  the sockets are sign sockets.  I also have a dimmer slide and a switch so I ...
By: anvil_man

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:58:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stacked-Glass-LED-Light/
Stacked Glass LED Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/Z2FG/GKLIWLA2/FY4Z2FGGKLIWLA2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/Z2FG/GKLIWLA2/FY4Z2FGGKLIWLA2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/Z2FG/GKLIWLA2/FY4Z2FGGKLIWLA2.SMALL.jpg ETP04XXGKLIWL7T bobelon The base for this project was in a box of old boat stuff and was the inspiration for this light.  You could make a similar base using .060 copper sheet, notching the corners, forming the copper over a piece of wood and soldering the corners.  It might even look cool to just make a 1" cut at each c...
By: bobelon

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:40:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-FireLight/
Portable FireLight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/0AFZ/GK3TOFBU/FIZ0AFZGK3TOFBU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/0AFZ/GK3TOFBU/FIZ0AFZGK3TOFBU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/0AFZ/GK3TOFBU/FIZ0AFZGK3TOFBU.SMALL.jpg EOGBRTFGJQELANK wout-r ingredients FireLight (ready for download in Google SketchUp) details Temporary Hotelroom http://www.kus-en-sloop.nl/ Instructables Restaurant http://instructablesrestaurant.com/
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:02:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Beer-Bottle-Color-Organ/
Beer Bottle Color Organ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/MYUF/GK0YUTNS/F5EMYUFGK0YUTNS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/MYUF/GK0YUTNS/F5EMYUFGK0YUTNS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/MYUF/GK0YUTNS/F5EMYUFGK0YUTNS.SMALL.jpg E4GEKXPGK0YUTNF goaly This is a beer bottle version of the classic color organ, where different color lights are triggered by different frequencies of sound, resulting in a display that flashes along to music. Please bear with me as this is my first instructable, and I didn’t start the documentation until after the proj...
By: goaly

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:44:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Moresque-lampe/
Moresque lampe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/2YHA/GI0TDP8L/FW32YHAGI0TDP8L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/2YHA/GI0TDP8L/FW32YHAGI0TDP8L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/2YHA/GI0TDP8L/FW32YHAGI0TDP8L.SMALL.jpg EH2PNQRGI0TMI3E stregoi Hey everyone, this is my first instructable, and i would like to share with you, how to make this  Moresque inspired Lamp. As the most of the instructables stuff, this project is : - Easy to make, no special skills needed. - Looks good - Costs virtually nothing ! ( will looks great with cardboard...
By: stregoi

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 2 Jan 2011 08:13:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Grenade-Oil-Lamp/
Hand Grenade Oil Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/J7S9/GHX7NTS4/FXUJ7S9GHX7NTS4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/J7S9/GHX7NTS4/FXUJ7S9GHX7NTS4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/J7S9/GHX7NTS4/FXUJ7S9GHX7NTS4.SMALL.jpg EKWFACSGHX7GAUL fungus amungus Want to light up the room and give your guests a little scare, even if just for a moment? Then maybe you'd like to have a hand grenade oil lamp. It won't explode, but if you bump into it you could spill lamp oil everywhere and cause a fire. That's right, this is a novelty lamp that you probably sho...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:41:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Beautiful-Handmade-Corner-Lamp/
Beautiful Handmade Corner Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/Y4XR/GHRSTGZC/FM3Y4XRGHRSTGZC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/Y4XR/GHRSTGZC/FM3Y4XRGHRSTGZC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/Y4XR/GHRSTGZC/FM3Y4XRGHRSTGZC.SMALL.jpg ES2OVJJGHFJYDWX SONIart Many people like to decorate their homes with the handmade items. I’m one of them. I love to make stuff with the useless material at home. The corner lamp I have made is very simple and everyone can make it easily for their bedrooms. Material Required 1 Empty carton Silk fabric (white) Silk fabri...
By: SONIart

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:14:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Stone-light-Ok-I-admit-it-is-a-brick-but-the-conce/
Brick lamp and stone light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/KYXN/GHFK79ND/FL4KYXNGHFK79ND.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/KYXN/GHFK79ND/FL4KYXNGHFK79ND.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/KYXN/GHFK79ND/FL4KYXNGHFK79ND.SMALL.jpg EL4VNL7GHFK79NA Random_Canadian Transformations are great!!! In this case a simple recycled brick can become a light or a river rock can become a candle holder!!! Lots of possibilities from found materials... You will need.. Tool wise you will need a diamond cutter. I used a 10 inch wet saw with a continuous blade since it ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 8 Dec 2010 15:24:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hug-a-Bear-Nightlight/
Hug-a-Bear Nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/BPKE/GF070BXK/FFVBPKEGF070BXK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/BPKE/GF070BXK/FFVBPKEGF070BXK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/BPKE/GF070BXK/FFVBPKEGF070BXK.SMALL.jpg EI2B739GEW03R8Z J.H.G This is was my first time using an Arduino or wiring anything. Unfortunately, all the materials used were not mine so I couldn't make it permanent. However, I though it was an effective, albeit expensive, way to make a bear react to a belly squeeze. It would also make an adorable gift if you had a l...
By: J.H.G

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:22:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tall-CFL-Bulb-for-a-Tall-Lamp/
Tall CFL Bulb for a Tall Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/D81H/FORZTJIA/FQ5D81HFORZTJIA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/D81H/FORZTJIA/FQ5D81HFORZTJIA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/D81H/FORZTJIA/FQ5D81HFORZTJIA.SMALL.jpg E2PY8DIFOHXBMDX nagutron Yesterday, I posted a slideshow of my new Sudhu Tewari Lamp. It's beautiful, IMHO. The only problem with it is that the light was a little dim for my needs at work. The lamp came with a standard bulb socket. I put in a compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb, but all the light concentrated at the botto...
By: nagutron

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:32:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Security-Camera-Lamp/
Security Camera Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/YOZK/GFRWOZ2Z/FC2YOZKGFRWOZ2Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/YOZK/GFRWOZ2Z/FC2YOZKGFRWOZ2Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/YOZK/GFRWOZ2Z/FC2YOZKGFRWOZ2Z.SMALL.jpg EFCBH4FGE7L4MZS BrittLiv When I saw this lamp I knew I had seen it somewhere before (my brain is really good in remembering unimportant stuff). It took me quite a while to figure out where, until I remembered, that it was in the Britney and Madonna Video "Me Against The Music". I wanted to make it, but my plan was to turn ...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 1 Nov 2010 04:39:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Nice-Lotus-Lamp-or-a-copycat-versio/
How to Make a Lotus Lamp (or a copycat version of Ikea Knappa Lamp) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/ZAU7/GFDX0OCK/FQEZAU7GFDX0OCK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/ZAU7/GFDX0OCK/FQEZAU7GFDX0OCK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/ZAU7/GFDX0OCK/FQEZAU7GFDX0OCK.SMALL.jpg E1T9U5IGFA3YUW8 Corrugator Supercilii Now let's go straight to the details, saw this gorgeous lamp in Ikea, seems easy enough to make one thyself. Plus it doesn't cost £17.99. Hence investigation on the interweb... Lamp very popular on Apartment Therapy, found Ikea provides copies of their assembly instructions for download, and here...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:27:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Papercraft-LED-Lantern/
Papercraft LED Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/FD70/GEVZMDSB/F74FD70GEVZMDSB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/FD70/GEVZMDSB/F74FD70GEVZMDSB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/FD70/GEVZMDSB/F74FD70GEVZMDSB.SMALL.jpg EM1NJYLGEVZM97T jeff-o I read various design blogs on a daily basis, seeking inspiration for my next project.  On one such day, I came upon the work of Yoshinobu Miyamoto, an architect and skilled papercraft artist from Japan.  Please take a moment to check out his fantastic designs. Many of his papercraft polyhedra are ...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 6 Oct 2010 22:53:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Lighting/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/XYSN/GELSBZZB/F4SXYSNGELSBZZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/XYSN/GELSBZZB/F4SXYSNGELSBZZB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/XYSN/GELSBZZB/F4SXYSNGELSBZZB.SMALL.jpg OFTRXQNGELSBZZD frenzy Room too dark? Use these awesome instructables to create some lighting that is fancy with a style you can call your own. Universal lamp shade polygon building kit One simple cut-out shape lets you build all sorts of different designer-looking lampshades! You can make dozens different geometric f...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:37:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-lamp-shade-polygon-building-kit/
Universal lamp shade polygon building kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/VRSK/WM2ET2JYHVD/FIBVRSKWM2ET2JYHVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/VRSK/WM2ET2JYHVD/FIBVRSKWM2ET2JYHVD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/VRSK/WM2ET2JYHVD/FIBVRSKWM2ET2JYHVD.SMALL.jpg E9TA9AH137ET2JYI75 dan One simple cut-out shape lets you build all sorts of different designer-looking lampshades! You can make dozens different geometric forms using various numbers of the cut-out shape made from paper or plastic. All the standard mathematical polyhedrons and such are possible. The pieces just fold toge...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 13 Oct 2006 04:30:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Locker-Lights/
Magnetic Locker Lights! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/MOUC/GE7LF1RR/FOAMOUCGE7LF1RR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/MOUC/GE7LF1RR/FOAMOUCGE7LF1RR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/MOUC/GE7LF1RR/FOAMOUCGE7LF1RR.SMALL.jpg EEG73QAGDVZOIYB depotdevoid   Many thanks and much credit go to user sockmaster for his excellent Magnetic Refrigerator Lights instructable, which was totally the inspiration for this one! My daughter started middle school this year.  While we were at the orientation, I was sitting there, listening to the teachers drone on ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:40:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/I-Like-My-Coffee-LightBurlap-Lampshade/
I Like My Coffee Light...Burlap Lampshade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/QGXN/GE39ICPI/FUCQGXNGE39ICPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/QGXN/GE39ICPI/FUCQGXNGE39ICPI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/QGXN/GE39ICPI/FUCQGXNGE39ICPI.SMALL.jpg EVZW2OKGE39ICOX Facci Designs If you’re fornunate to live close to a coffee roaster, ask them for some burlap coffee bags...they usually have tons of them and don’t mind giving them away. If you don’t, you can easily find them on the internet for as little as $2 -$3 a piece. Find a wire frame Recycle a lampshade frame ...
By: Facci Designs

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:15:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pipe-Wall-Light/
Pipe Wall Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/OD8H/GDNIZI42/FBNOD8HGDNIZI42.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/OD8H/GDNIZI42/FBNOD8HGDNIZI42.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/OD8H/GDNIZI42/FBNOD8HGDNIZI42.SMALL.jpg EW0E503GDPPMAXV mckeephoto This is actually based off of, and inspired by, Frenzy's Pipe Lamp Instructable here. I saw it and thought that it might be the perfect addition to the makeup mirror in my photo studio in Boston. Mine cost a bit more than Frenzy's, but I think that is because I went with Black Pipe rather than gal...
By: mckeephoto

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 5 Sep 2010 18:45:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Luminous-Mushroom-Night-Light/
Luminous Mushroom Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/R733/GDJZV4MB/FXNR733GDJZV4MB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/R733/GDJZV4MB/FXNR733GDJZV4MB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/R733/GDJZV4MB/FXNR733GDJZV4MB.SMALL.jpg E7U6NS1GDJZV4LT supersoftdrink I was intrigued by those mushroom lamps by a Japanese artist.  I didn't like the on/off button, though, and I wasn't thrilled about the prospect of making mushrooms out of glass. Here's my version, using stuff I had on hand. Unfortunately, we didn't have a suitable solar panel and my husband wasn'...
By: supersoftdrink

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:18:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pipe-Lamp/
Pipe Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/ZRJ7/GD2JKS29/FOUZRJ7GD2JKS29.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/ZRJ7/GD2JKS29/FOUZRJ7GD2JKS29.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/ZRJ7/GD2JKS29/FOUZRJ7GD2JKS29.SMALL.jpg EQYI5V3GD2JKS1J frenzy A few weeks ago on Boing Boing, they showed off some pipe lamps being sold on etsy. At 200 bucks each i figured i could make my own for a fraction of the cost and have fun doing so. These lamps are functional and cheap! it cost 30 bucks to make one lamp. GENERAL WARNING: Although this project invo...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:43:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bright-eggs/
Bright eggs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/W1A7/GD2J38TQ/FPYW1A7GD2J38TQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/W1A7/GD2J38TQ/FPYW1A7GD2J38TQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/W1A7/GD2J38TQ/FPYW1A7GD2J38TQ.SMALL.jpg E5V1070GDH50MPD farzadbayan Featured in Popular Science magazine. (+) This is a appealing instruction for your happy days , party , children and celebrations . Easy , fast and attractive ! Do you like have a different egg ? No one know what is this for first time , so it's absorbing and they get attracted . Do you like ...
By: farzadbayan

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:18:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-PIXAR-Luxo-Jr-Lamp/
DIY PIXAR: Luxo Jr. Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2AA0/GCXWVWRA/FBF2AA0GCXWVWRA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2AA0/GCXWVWRA/FBF2AA0GCXWVWRA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2AA0/GCXWVWRA/FBF2AA0GCXWVWRA.SMALL.jpg EZLOTB6GBB7GOV0 SHIFT! Hey Instructabrarians! If many of you didn't know, last week was August 17th and the anniversary of a very momentous, historic occasion that inevitably revolutionized animation and redefined the outlook on computer science. It was on August 17th, in 1986, that a small Bay Area computer graphics com...
By: SHIFT!

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:27:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ladle-Lamp/
Ladle Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/CM4F/GD8KDWFS/F3ACM4FGD8KDWFS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/CM4F/GD8KDWFS/F3ACM4FGD8KDWFS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/CM4F/GD8KDWFS/F3ACM4FGD8KDWFS.SMALL.jpg EJFY8WWGD8KDTSO djairjr This is a lamp for my kitchen done with a laddle $ 10 and a plate of plastic. Bill of Materials: . A metal ladle; . A plastic plate; . 60 cm of transparent cristal wire; . A mignon lamp; . A socket (for the lamp); . Ruller, Pencil, Calliper . A Dremel Drill the Ladle Get the ladle and find the m...
By: djairjr

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:59:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/NEON-FLOOR-LAMP/
FLUORESCENT FLOOR LAMP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/MKRK/F1Y7H134/FGLMKRKF1Y7H134.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/MKRK/F1Y7H134/FGLMKRKF1Y7H134.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/MKRK/F1Y7H134/FGLMKRKF1Y7H134.SMALL.jpg EP9H74WF1U9XTWW opendesignclub This instructable will show you how to make a cheap but stylish floor lamp out of 3 fluorescent standart lights you can buy in any do-it-yourself-store.by: www.opendesignclub.com (thats me!) BUY THREE CHEAP STANDART NEON LIGHTS maybe this lights are called fluorescent lights --- so buy three chea...
By: opendesignclub

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 21 May 2007 12:05:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Toy-lamp/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/GRM0/GCG8R00W/F50GRM0GCG8R00W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/GRM0/GCG8R00W/F50GRM0GCG8R00W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/GRM0/GCG8R00W/F50GRM0GCG8R00W.SMALL.jpg TZV85OOGCG8R016 fungus amungus Ryan McElhinney makes funky lamps and frames with lots of old action figures. They're all glued together in what looks like some battle royale and coated with one color for a unifying look. The results are pretty awesome. Check out the link below for more pictures. Ryan McElhinney via Neatorama
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:44:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Illuminate-your-fingers/
Illuminate your fingers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/C6AE/GC4G4NPD/FQNC6AEGC4G4NPD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/C6AE/GC4G4NPD/FQNC6AEGC4G4NPD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/C6AE/GC4G4NPD/FQNC6AEGC4G4NPD.SMALL.jpg ED3SJVRGC4GCF6A faridbayan88 Now, I will show you a very easy way to illuminate your fingernails and your fingertips. You can use this beautiful method in many cases. Tools you will need 1. A lighter 2. About 50-60cm of wire 3. 5 LEDs (for each hand) 4. Tricot tissues 5. 5 Lithium Batteries (for each hand) 6. Scissors and/o...
By: faridbayan88

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:53:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-to-build-an-intriguing-looking-but-simple-lamp/
How to build an intriguing-looking but simple lamp made of plastic bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/AV6K/GBB7H6L1/FO4AV6KGBB7H6L1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/AV6K/GBB7H6L1/FO4AV6KGBB7H6L1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/AV6K/GBB7H6L1/FO4AV6KGBB7H6L1.SMALL.jpg EZGZ3SHGAPV2VW9 NerdoMcDorkus Plastic bottles have always fascinated me and since I've been busy creating lampshades (see my other instructables), what lay nearer than building one? After playing around with the bottles and trying out different things I suddenly had the idea of simply fixing the bottles together at their neck w...
By: NerdoMcDorkus

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:41:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Book-Lamp/
Book Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/0LRE/GB5HDDSY/F0S0LREGB5HDDSY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/0LRE/GB5HDDSY/F0S0LREGB5HDDSY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/0LRE/GB5HDDSY/F0S0LREGB5HDDSY.SMALL.jpg EAFZZQ1GBBH8LCM fungus amungus The Book Lamp shines on all on its own on the bookshelf. Where once it housed pages to excite the imagination, it is now home to a lamp to liven up the space behind it. This project can be made for $5 and takes less than half an hour to put together. Read on for the details. Note: the bulb looks l...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:02:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-Bottle-Accent-Light/
Wine Bottle Accent Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/S987/FP8NLFLA/F5NS987FP8NLFLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/S987/FP8NLFLA/F5NS987FP8NLFLA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/S987/FP8NLFLA/F5NS987FP8NLFLA.SMALL.jpg EI26UIJFOWZPET3 KEUrban When you're finished with this project, you will have a low-cost accent light made with commonly available materials. The project is simple and produces great-looking results. If you want to do this with a bottle that has sentimental value to you, I recommend that you practice first because glass is...
By: KEUrban

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:41:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Desk-Shoji-Shadow-Boxes/
Miniature Desk Shoji Shadow Boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/RPBT/GAPV3BDW/F05RPBTGAPV3BDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/RPBT/GAPV3BDW/F05RPBTGAPV3BDW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/RPBT/GAPV3BDW/F05RPBTGAPV3BDW.SMALL.jpg EVJ8GE4GANOQU00 Phoenix Laser Engraving Phoenix Laser Engraving creates these Shoji Shadow Box kits for sale in our Etsy shop http://phoenixlaser.etsy.com. In traditional Japanese architecture, a Shoji is a door, window or room divider consisting of translucent paper over a frame of wood which holds together a sort of grid of wood or bam...
By: Phoenix Laser Engraving

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:38:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Light-Box-Version-2/
Making a Light Box, Version 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/X88I/GAA12VI9/FD0X88IGAA12VI9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/X88I/GAA12VI9/FD0X88IGAA12VI9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/X88I/GAA12VI9/FD0X88IGAA12VI9.SMALL.jpg EJBYL3SGAA0F1PM MRedmon After making my first instructable, Turn Your 12V DC or 85-265V AC Fluorescent Light To LED, I dressed up the cheap/generic fluorescent fixture with a bamboo light box using L-brackets.  My RV has 4 of these fixtures and I only had enough scrap bamboo to do the one box.  Not wanting to spend $180 on...
By: MRedmon

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:06:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Driftwood-Light-Fitting-Using-Fruit-/
How to Make a Driftwood Light Fitting Using Fruit Bowls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/A9XM/G9NH8WHM/F27A9XMG9NH8WHM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/A9XM/G9NH8WHM/F27A9XMG9NH8WHM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/A9XM/G9NH8WHM/F27A9XMG9NH8WHM.SMALL.jpg EHY2ER5G9NH8TYC justjonty Our bach (modest beach house) needed new light fittings and we couldn't find anything in the stores that suited its unique inelegance or our unique financial beauty. We didn't really want to buy the light fittings we saw, as they were surprisingly expensive, especially as they weren't really what w...
By: justjonty

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 30 May 2010 08:28:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-save-1164407-on-a-designer-lighting-fixtu/
How to save 11,644.07 on a designer lighting fixture! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/H2EF/FNZAHCTD/F62H2EFFNZAHCTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/H2EF/FNZAHCTD/F62H2EFFNZAHCTD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/H2EF/FNZAHCTD/F62H2EFFNZAHCTD.SMALL.jpg EG857J0FNZAERVT edwinston14 My wife and I posted almost exactly a year ago a request for ideas on how we could recreate the chandler pictured. We got mostly comments on how amazed people were that a light could cost almost 12K! In the past year we have worked hard remodeling our 1880 home to a modern contempory dwelling. So af...
By: edwinston14

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:32:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-ambient-lamp-out-of-bulk-packaging/
How to build an ambient lamp out of bulk packaging foam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3Y69/G58TBQID/FFI3Y69G58TBQID.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3Y69/G58TBQID/FFI3Y69G58TBQID.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3Y69/G58TBQID/FFI3Y69G58TBQID.SMALL.jpg EEH01AHG56ZQ4W6 NerdoMcDorkus This lamp is basically a stack of packaging foam that seems to glow from the inside and contrary to what one would expect gives off a warm, cosy light. It consists of a loose stack of rough cut packaging foam (dozens of motherboards were packaged in it) but can be built out of anything that is only ...
By: NerdoMcDorkus

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 12 May 2010 13:56:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-cup-LED-lamp/
Paper cup LED lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/QL3J/G8XPRILE/F46QL3JG8XPRILE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/QL3J/G8XPRILE/F46QL3JG8XPRILE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/QL3J/G8XPRILE/F46QL3JG8XPRILE.SMALL.jpg ETADC58G8XPRHNS Phantasmas Pretty easy project for a custom, homemade paper cup LED lamp. LEDs don't put out much heat or use much power to operate so this is cost effective and safe (just make sure to always follow proper electrical assemblage procedures) *Requires minor soldering and basic electrical knowledge. Gat...
By: Phantasmas

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 9 May 2010 22:34:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Colorful-Cheap-Lampshade/
Colorful, Cheap Lampshade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/6JE3/G8JE9YLF/F916JE3G8JE9YLF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/6JE3/G8JE9YLF/F916JE3G8JE9YLF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/6JE3/G8JE9YLF/F916JE3G8JE9YLF.SMALL.jpg EZ8W4OAG8HN2A1T anknee  I hate light bulbs without a diffuser and instead of spending 15 bucks on something reminiescent of a super 8 motel room, I decided to endeavor to make a personalized lampshade!  It was easy.  All you need is: Scissors Glue a bowl water small trash bag or saran wrap 2 sheets of 19"x24" tracing pape...
By: anknee

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:36:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Millennium-Falcon-wall-light/
How to build a Millennium Falcon wall light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/FDXL/G825HZYM/F6DFDXLG825HZYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/FDXL/G825HZYM/F6DFDXLG825HZYM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/FDXL/G825HZYM/F6DFDXLG825HZYM.SMALL.jpg ERME8A7G7DYLCFQ simonhaydn I've always admired the Millennium Falcon and wanted a novel way to display it.  The model can be mounted on the wall and the colours changed via remote control - guess who's lost the remote though!  Anyway, hopefully you'll enjoy my first Instructable.  Simon. Buy a battered Millennium Falcon I ...
By: simonhaydn

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:00:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-R2D2-Lamp-from-10-IKEA-lamp/
DIY R2D2 Lamp from $10 IKEA lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/PXR9/G79DHV6S/FPHPXR9G79DHV6S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/PXR9/G79DHV6S/FPHPXR9G79DHV6S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/PXR9/G79DHV6S/FPHPXR9G79DHV6S.SMALL.jpg EW1HJ6VG79DOT0O nylanan This one came from shear distraction and procrastination, things that invaded my everyday life. I am building a full size R2D2 from scratch, when you are scratch building everything begins look like a potential part, well this lamp I just got from IKEA really reminded me of the little domed one so...
By: nylanan

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 27 Mar 2010 20:32:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-A-70s-String-Lamp/
How to Make A 70's String Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/WIFR/G43EFJ7R/F4VWIFRG43EFJ7R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/WIFR/G43EFJ7R/F4VWIFRG43EFJ7R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/WIFR/G43EFJ7R/F4VWIFRG43EFJ7R.SMALL.jpg EBHQLD9G43EFJ7M in2ws I decided to write this Instructable for three reasons. 1) there are, as far as I know, no other instructions as to how one would go about making a light fixture like this, 2) I have access to a laser cutter at my school, which makes the process much easier, and 3) I have a set of Laurel lamp...
By: in2ws

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 5 Jan 2010 21:15:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-bucket-lamp/
The bucket lamp. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/BLNJ/FTY4CS9M/FIIBLNJFTY4CS9M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/BLNJ/FTY4CS9M/FIIBLNJFTY4CS9M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/BLNJ/FTY4CS9M/FIIBLNJFTY4CS9M.SMALL.jpg E6MLM6MFT7PS5SA nosyt    Here is a quick and easy one that is handy down in the basement work shop with many rafters to hang it from. If you want bright but diffused light to work with, or a nice hanging lamp for that back yard party that's guaranteed not harsh your mellow, this is the lamp for you. First you need a bu...
By: nosyt

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:01:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Carabiner-split-core-AC-transducer/
$2 Carabiner AC amp sensor (aka current transducer, CT sensor, amp meter, split core clamp-on ammeter) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/9KRZ/G32A7ZYS/FYZ9KRZG32A7ZYS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/9KRZ/G32A7ZYS/FYZ9KRZG32A7ZYS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/9KRZ/G32A7ZYS/FYZ9KRZG32A7ZYS.SMALL.jpg EO4VSJ3G32A7ZQA hydronics  Impressed by the usefulness of AC current sensors but put off by the prices? Me too! So I decided to make one.  Purchasing a new split-core current transducers costs around $25. Here is a $2 option. Here are some creative uses of current sensors: Real-time Web Based Household Power Usage Monitor T...
By: hydronics

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:18:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tea-Light-Lamps-An-Easy-Last-Second-Gift/
Tea Light Lamps (an Easy Last-Second Gift) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/0W47/G3E2C8EY/FHK0W47G3E2C8EY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/0W47/G3E2C8EY/FHK0W47G3E2C8EY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/0W47/G3E2C8EY/FHK0W47G3E2C8EY.SMALL.jpg EBWY56GG3E2C7UV laxap Make a last-second gift, with long drink glasses (possibly used ones), tracing paper (or inkjet transparencies) and tee lights. It's really easy! You can change of design whenever wanted, or revert the glasses to their initial function. How are the candles placed and lit? read on... If you like t...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:33:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-lamp/
How to make a lamp! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/31WX/G33OQHBQ/FBN31WXG33OQHBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/31WX/G33OQHBQ/FBN31WXG33OQHBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/31WX/G33OQHBQ/FBN31WXG33OQHBQ.SMALL.jpg E7JI7J7G33OZ6B4 saramaier825 A crafty lamp made of wire hangers, canvas, and beads. Materials and Tools 3-4 Wire Hangers Pliers Wire Cutter Gorilla Glue (you can also use a glue gun, super glue etc.) 9 ”x 24”Canvas (or any other strong material) Scissors Sewing Kit Beads Wire Ruler Fire Retardant Spray Lamp making kit Light ...
By: saramaier825

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:33:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-lamps-from-Ikea-lampan-lamps./
Big lamps from Ikea lampan lamps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/AXE9/FCZDYLU5/FJKAXE9FCZDYLU5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/AXE9/FCZDYLU5/FJKAXE9FCZDYLU5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/AXE9/FCZDYLU5/FJKAXE9FCZDYLU5.SMALL.jpg EM26UUWFCZDYLUT daan This Instructable shows you how to build large spherical lamps out of Ikea lampan lamps ( $4.99 each ). The lamps are based on platonic solids. With this method I have built large spheres up to 32 lamps. In the PDF below i included three templates: for the six, twelve and 32 lamp versions. These are...
By: daan

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:32:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Train-shelves-with-nightlamp-for-kids-my-Christm/
Train shelves with nightlamp for kids - my Christmas gift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9K/597J/G2HDZF5R/F9K597JG2HDZF5R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9K/597J/G2HDZF5R/F9K597JG2HDZF5R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9K/597J/G2HDZF5R/F9K597JG2HDZF5R.SMALL.jpg EK36R37G2HDZF60 skiedra This is my Christmas gift (one of few) for one of my boys.This year Santa lets Rudolph rest and hitchhikes a Christmas gift train named Choooo! Next stop, Joris (name of me kiddo) station.Following my previous instructable (airplane shelves for kids), I decided to build another one.It is train (shel...
By: skiedra

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:49:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Light-Boxes/
Christmas Light Boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/DM4M/G2HDZUDH/FTZDM4MG2HDZUDH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/DM4M/G2HDZUDH/FTZDM4MG2HDZUDH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/DM4M/G2HDZUDH/FTZDM4MG2HDZUDH.SMALL.jpg EIF7AHXG29ZFNYD Creativeman Having made some of these earlier, I decided to add a few more for the Christmas season.  These light boxes, or signs are easy to make, very low cost (the only thing I have to buy is the lights).  Lights used are mini-incandescent lamps that are low watt, low heat regular Christmas lights.  If purch...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:49:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Illuminated-Signs/
Make Your Own Illuminated Signs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/GJA0/G1ZGTXIY/FKPGJA0G1ZGTXIY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/GJA0/G1ZGTXIY/FKPGJA0G1ZGTXIY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/GJA0/G1ZGTXIY/FKPGJA0G1ZGTXIY.SMALL.jpg ESHQ3N3G1QWB5LD Creativeman Want to express yourself creatively with light?  Make a mood light, perhaps?  Could you use a night light?  Make name signs or multi-word messages?  Using readily available materials, Illuminated signs are easy to make.  Any of these and more uses can be accomplished  with the simple methods in this...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 9 Nov 2009 01:59:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Lego-Lamp-Counterweighted/
Adjustable Lego Lamp (Counterweighted) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/5SG1/FZ8J3UIK/FUX5SG1FZ8J3UIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/5SG1/FZ8J3UIK/FUX5SG1FZ8J3UIK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/5SG1/FZ8J3UIK/FUX5SG1FZ8J3UIK.SMALL.jpg ECP1OLBFYTCLFKV lemonie This is a rebuild of a previous lamp.That lamp had things I either didn't like or didn't work too well:1 Hairy-string - unattractive and liable to fail2 Tape measure reel - non linear spring, also unattractive3 Limited range (due to the spring above)4 Untidy mains cableTo address these points I:1 & ...
By: lemonie

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:26:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/a-by-product-lamp-shade/
a ByProduct lamp-shade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/007D/FYIZ4PEC/F6L007DFYIZ4PEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/007D/FYIZ4PEC/F6L007DFYIZ4PEC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/007D/FYIZ4PEC/F6L007DFYIZ4PEC.SMALL.jpg E607DEMFYIZ4P8K saronpaz or how to make an (almost) effortless unique lint lamp-shade. as you all have probably noticed while you dry your clothes in a drier there is a fair amount of lint (which is actually short fibered felt that is created by fibers from you clothes mixed with water a soup leftovers from the washing mac...
By: saronpaz

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:48:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stone-tile-lamp/
Stone tile lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/M84X/FXXPL34P/FUWM84XFXXPL34P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/M84X/FXXPL34P/FUWM84XFXXPL34P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/M84X/FXXPL34P/FUWM84XFXXPL34P.SMALL.jpg E0ETX18FXXPL34E ChrysN While looking for a new table lamp for my living room, I saw a beautiful lamp made of marble, but at $120, it was a bit more than I would consider spending. So here is my attempt to make a cheap imitation. I used stone tiles glued together and a cheap picture frame as the base. The tiles cost ab...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 6 Aug 2009 06:44:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamp-made-from-translucent-45-records/
Lamp made from translucent 45 records - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/RIKC/FXK6BCQZ/FYJRIKCFXK6BCQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/RIKC/FXK6BCQZ/FYJRIKCFXK6BCQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/RIKC/FXK6BCQZ/FYJRIKCFXK6BCQZ.SMALL.jpg EIPBYP8FXK6BCKG zieak I salvaged a few thousand 45 records from the landfill a few months back. The radio station had tried giving them away but it seems that nobody really wanted a huge pile of mostly country 45s. I went through the pile of them with my friend Earl (who tipped me off to the pile of records) and we pul...
By: zieak

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:51:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/bubble-lamp/
bubble lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/GI8T/FWMNXZTQ/FA6GI8TFWMNXZTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/GI8T/FWMNXZTQ/FA6GI8TFWMNXZTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/GI8T/FWMNXZTQ/FA6GI8TFWMNXZTQ.SMALL.jpg EIJINREFWS6KNM2 rustlabs i made this lamp in my first year of highs school, i wanted a lava lamp but without the color so it would be easier to read under its light. i reconstructed the lamp earlier this year since the first base for it wasn't i deal because when i built the lamp i didn't have the ability to weld.i call it ...
By: rustlabs

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 7 Jul 2009 03:13:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mood-Crystal-Light/
Mood Crystal Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/SW26/FVDC5IMD/F03SW26FVDC5IMD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/SW26/FVDC5IMD/F03SW26FVDC5IMD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/SW26/FVDC5IMD/F03SW26FVDC5IMD.SMALL.jpg EJ9FLFKFVDC33GP Plasmana How to make a moody crystal light for under $10! It is time to make good use of the Selenite crystal that has been sitting in my room for ages. I brought the crystal from a collection shop while ago on holiday in Devon for $2. You don't have to use the selenite crystal for this project, you can use ...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 3 Jun 2009 13:42:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fortune-Boat-Lamp/
Fortune Boat Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/H82V/FVDC31B0/FG9H82VFVDC31B0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/H82V/FVDC31B0/FG9H82VFVDC31B0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/H82V/FVDC31B0/FG9H82VFVDC31B0.SMALL.jpg ETZLQ7RFVDC31AZ Victoria and Albert Museum If you enjoyed our Fortune Boat Instructable (http://www.instructables.com/id/Fortune_Boats/), then you'll love this little Fortune Boat Lamp by one of the V&A Designers in Residence, Lao Jianhua. Materials You will need:- 9 Fortune Boats (try mixing different colours)- 1 stapler- 1 small glass j...
By: Victoria and Albert Museum

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 2 Jun 2009 04:38:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-changing-glowing-crystal-ball/
Color changing glowing crystal ball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/6Z1J/FUNOXNL7/F816Z1JFUNOXNL7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/6Z1J/FUNOXNL7/F816Z1JFUNOXNL7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/6Z1J/FUNOXNL7/F816Z1JFUNOXNL7.SMALL.jpg ET9N1UCFUNOXNL5 Vladmakesstuff Hey ! I'm gonna show you a very easy to make decorative object which uses one single RGB color-changing LED. Materials The parts list for this project is very small , the only things that you need are :-A cheap crystal ball , the ones with a flat side which is used to stand still , in our case i...
By: Vladmakesstuff

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 21 May 2009 07:05:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-custom-wall-lamp-out-of-scraps/
Make a custom wall lamp out of scraps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/4JMR/FTK89G16/FLT4JMRFTK89G16.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/4JMR/FTK89G16/FLT4JMRFTK89G16.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/4JMR/FTK89G16/FLT4JMRFTK89G16.SMALL.jpg E4NWBCQFTDBNFD6 theseep The Goal: Use as few new items as possible to make a new light fixture.Materials: Scrounged bathroom light fixtureScrap metal sheeting I used the top of the 55 gallon drum I had cut off to make the biodiesel oil prefiltration tank, or any other relatively flat piece of sc...
By: theseep

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:15:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Cardboard-Lamp-This-way-up/
Mechanical expanding cardboard lamp - This way up! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/RO63/FTM735G3/FPCRO63FTM735G3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/RO63/FTM735G3/FPCRO63FTM735G3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/RO63/FTM735G3/FPCRO63FTM735G3.SMALL.jpg ES31BJTFSUUX9ME Euphy I'm going to show you how I went about designing and making an really neat lamp, a lamp that is small and dim for mood lighting, and tall and bright for practical lighting. It has an internal counterweighted scissor-lift mechanism, and a translucent paper shade. The whole structure is made of ...
By: Euphy

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:20:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Trike-Lights/
Trike Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/WU71/FTM72JCQ/FICWU71FTM72JCQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/WU71/FTM72JCQ/FICWU71FTM72JCQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/WU71/FTM72JCQ/FICWU71FTM72JCQ.SMALL.jpg E0FT038FSSIUVJ9 spyfoxy This is a how-to for a set of lights for a recumbent trike. The system consists of 3 headlights and 3 taillights, all running off a central power block. It is capable of being run off a variety of batteries (as long as there are at least 7.2 volts) as well as bike generators (12 volt 6 watt type)....
By: spyfoxy

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:31:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Barrel-Drum-Lamp-Shade/
Barrel (Drum) Lamp Shade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/K3WG/FSSIUQS3/FPHK3WGFSSIUQS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/K3WG/FSSIUQS3/FPHK3WGFSSIUQS3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/K3WG/FSSIUQS3/FPHK3WGFSSIUQS3.SMALL.jpg E7HB9UCFSSIHMWO oldluckyduck Make your own barrel lamp shade using some simple materials picked up at craft and hardware stores. Getting Started I was looking for a way to cover an ugly light fixture instead of changing the it since I didn't want to spend that kind of money or deal with the electrical work. Because I couldn...
By: oldluckyduck

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:49:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Geiger-Lamp/
Geiger Lamp - Now with Illuminated Dial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/NXBZ/FSLF7KI4/FSPNXBZFSLF7KI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/NXBZ/FSLF7KI4/FSPNXBZFSLF7KI4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/NXBZ/FSLF7KI4/FSPNXBZFSLF7KI4.SMALL.jpg ERBB9I2FRXWH28X RadBear This Instructable will document how I converted an old civil defense Geiger counter (O.K. technically it's an ion chamber, but most folks haven't heard of those so we'll just call it a Geiger counter) into a lamp. Why do this you may ask? I work in a field which touches on radiation and we just move...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:56:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanger-Lamp/
Hanger Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/KF94/FS8O1K93/FF8KF94FS8O1K93.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/KF94/FS8O1K93/FF8KF94FS8O1K93.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/KF94/FS8O1K93/FF8KF94FS8O1K93.SMALL.jpg EQCWLZSFS8O1JT7 designplant This instructable will show you how to create the 'Hanger Lamp' I have designed as part of my BA Product Design final project. My project is based on democratising Upcycling by making designs freely available for re-creation by anyone, I chose to do this as I had noticed that although Upcyled design...
By: designplant

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:49:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-300-Watt-Torchiere-Lamp-into-a-20-Watt-C/
Convert a 300 Watt Torchiere Lamp into a Dual 20 Watt CFL - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/MZUP/FRJIWBA7/FYBMZUPFRJIWBA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/MZUP/FRJIWBA7/FYBMZUPFRJIWBA7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/MZUP/FRJIWBA7/FYBMZUPFRJIWBA7.SMALL.jpg ED5HDVRFRJIV1ZF bben46 The torchiere is a popular floor standing indirect lamp. Unfortunately, most use a high wattage Type 'T' lamp that is extremely hot in use. I have seen several warnings about these type lamps causing fires. And they are very inefficient. This will show how I converted my 300 Watt lamp to an energy e...
By: bben46

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:01:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Remove-Broken-Light-Bulbs-Without-Getting-Cut-or-S/
Remove Broken Light Bulbs Without Getting Cut or Shocked Using A Water Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/VGV6/FQCTL5J2/FEJVGV6FQCTL5J2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/VGV6/FQCTL5J2/FEJVGV6FQCTL5J2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/VGV6/FQCTL5J2/FEJVGV6FQCTL5J2.SMALL.jpg EVMZKX1FQCTL5HD prabbit22m I made this instructable for the "SAVE THE BOTTLE" contest. I know there are other ways of getting this piece out but I wanted find a good use for a water bottle. The risk of getting shocked is pretty much non existant with a water bottle when compared to a potato or pliers. Remove Broken Ligh...
By: prabbit22m

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:31:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine_Bottle_Lamp/
Wine Bottle Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/E5NK/FPWWTRJD/FGSE5NKFPWWTRJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/E5NK/FPWWTRJD/FGSE5NKFPWWTRJD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/E5NK/FPWWTRJD/FGSE5NKFPWWTRJD.SMALL.jpg EE6AJE9FPWWTRJ5 reclaimagination A simple lamp using an old win bottle and a string of Christmas lights. A great gift idea.Check out my other projects at Reclaimagination Acquire Materials You will need:A WINE BOTTLE This is one of the more fun building materials to acquire. I used a dark brown bottle of Prosecco. I'd sugges...
By: reclaimagination

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:57:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/lampshade-for-energy-shaving-lamp-from-Recycled-/
lampshade for energy saving lamp, from Recycled Water Bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/A857/FPWWTLL4/FLMA857FPWWTLL4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/A857/FPWWTLL4/FLMA857FPWWTLL4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/A857/FPWWTLL4/FLMA857FPWWTLL4.SMALL.jpg E7P8J1KFPWWTLL8 bara1962 This Instructable will show you how to craft lampshade for energy saving lamp ,from used Water Bottles. What we will need. Empty water bottles(many coloured) ,2l clear bottle, scissors,blade,adhesive Make(many coloured) tape.Rope,cord,string from Recycled Water Bottles! Cut the top and b...
By: bara1962

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:41:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pill-Bottle-Lamp/
Pill Bottle Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/7N06/FPQLER9F/FHU7N06FPQLER9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/7N06/FPQLER9F/FHU7N06FPQLER9F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/7N06/FPQLER9F/FHU7N06FPQLER9F.SMALL.jpg E5HSX2QFPQLERCO wholman Inspired by the recent MacGuyver Challenge in Readymade magazine (www.readymademag.com), I made this lamp out of pill bottles, LEDs, and my old windshield wipers. It can hang on the wall or sit on the floor or a table.So, start poppin' those pills until you have six bottles, preferably the jumbo on...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:45:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Hand-Tap-for-Turned-Wooden-Lamps/
How to Build a Hand Tap for Turned Wooden Lamps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/PHUV/FPLXZ29C/F25PHUVFPLXZ29C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/PHUV/FPLXZ29C/F25PHUVFPLXZ29C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/PHUV/FPLXZ29C/F25PHUVFPLXZ29C.SMALL.jpg EHL0OANFPLXZ29G blightdesign A quick instructable on how to build a simple tool to thread turned wooden lamps. This tool makes wiring wooden lamps very easy. Materials and Tools Needed You will need following materials:- 1 long screw, about 4 inches long- 2 nuts that fit the screw- 1 threaded nipple (snicker), about 4 inche...
By: blightdesign

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 7 Jan 2009 20:13:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Atari-2600-Joystick-Lamp/
Giant Atari Joystick Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/B08O/FPKFCOCX/F0WB08OFPKFCOCX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/B08O/FPKFCOCX/F0WB08OFPKFCOCX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/B08O/FPKFCOCX/F0WB08OFPKFCOCX.SMALL.jpg ENUE2JQFP8NMDSY seamster This lamp is a fairly accurate scale model of the classic Atari joystick. It is made out of medium density fiberboard (MDF) and stands almost two feet tall. The red button turns the lamp on and off, and the lampshade is a collage of printouts of classic Atari game covers. This project was a fun ch...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 4 Jan 2009 22:52:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-glowing-Toilet-plunger-Lamp/
Upcycled glowing Toilet plunger Lamp! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/IAI7/FOVWMYEP/FFCIAI7FOVWMYEP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/IAI7/FOVWMYEP/FFCIAI7FOVWMYEP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/IAI7/FOVWMYEP/FFCIAI7FOVWMYEP.SMALL.jpg EO4OD9JFOVWMYD3 cityup Turn this cool looking toilet plunger into a modern looking lamp. Whats needed! You will need a toilet plunger, this one also twists open. Lamp cord, lamp socket, and a zip tie (not in the picture) and a dremel with a small drill bit attached. A 9 watt CFL light bulb. Drill hole in plunger. Dr...
By: cityup

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:08:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Fit-a-Desk-Lamp-with-LEDs/
Retro Fit a Desk Lamp with LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/JNNO/FOWZOYM0/FT4JNNOFOWZOYM0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/JNNO/FOWZOYM0/FT4JNNOFOWZOYM0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/JNNO/FOWZOYM0/FT4JNNOFOWZOYM0.SMALL.jpg ENB1671FOWZOYM6 MarkSBurgunder This instructable details the steps I have performed to change a desk lamp I already had to use LEDs instead of a fluoro tube.This project cost me at this time $49.95 Australian for the strip of 30 LEDs. I already had the desk lamp. If i had to buy it it would have cost me ~ $40 Australian. As the L...
By: MarkSBurgunder

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:47:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-100mm-LED/
Giant 100mm LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/SHPI/FOVX0VGW/FOLSHPIFOVX0VGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/SHPI/FOVX0VGW/FOLSHPIFOVX0VGW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/SHPI/FOVX0VGW/FOLSHPIFOVX0VGW.SMALL.jpg EHIPIDKFOHXBC3T guyfrom7up This is a hand made 10x scale model of a 10mm LED that gives off light via 3 one watt LEDs inside a custom made resin cast (made by me) that also has a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) light dimmer. To set the cast I first had to create a wooden form of an LED and slather silicone on to create a mold s...
By: guyfrom7up

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:23:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobius-LED-Lantern/
Mobius LED Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/GKWA/FN49WW2Y/FX2GKWAFN49WW2Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/GKWA/FN49WW2Y/FX2GKWAFN49WW2Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/GKWA/FN49WW2Y/FX2GKWAFN49WW2Y.SMALL.jpg EFYH6ANFN49ZRJA susannes We describe how to build a color-changing lantern out of two interlocking mobius strips. The lantern will not illuminate your space enough to read by, but you will can use it as a decorative lighting feature to set the mood for parties or everyday. collecting the materials You will need the foll...
By: susannes

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:29:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/quotDeadquot-Battery-Lamp/
"Dead" Battery Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/TAV5/FNNKCRJQ/FP4TAV5FNNKCRJQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/TAV5/FNNKCRJQ/FP4TAV5FNNKCRJQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/TAV5/FNNKCRJQ/FP4TAV5FNNKCRJQ.SMALL.jpg EHAG885FNI40XB1 zjharva When batteries don't give enough juice to gadgets, you think that they are completely dead. But, all of them still have plenty of volts, and with a simple circuit you can unlock all of that power. This instructable makes an LED lamp which will suck all of the juice out of those batteries. If i...
By: zjharva

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:19:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mad-Scientist-Shrink-Ray/
Mad Scientist Shrink Ray - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/VN2Y/FNNJY5WE/FDQVN2YFNNJY5WE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/VN2Y/FNNJY5WE/FDQVN2YFNNJY5WE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/VN2Y/FNNJY5WE/FDQVN2YFNNJY5WE.SMALL.jpg EIAIN8BFNI43X5G hyperactiveguy What mad scientist's laboratory is complete without a Shrink Ray? Answer: None. So whether you just need to make all of your worldly possessions fit inside a matchbox, or bring your enemies down to size, you need a Shrink Ray. So you've searched all the pawn shop...
By: hyperactiveguy

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:21:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamps/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/P0KI/FN82TFVS/FBVP0KIFN82TFVS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/P0KI/FN82TFVS/FBVP0KIFN82TFVS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/P0KI/FN82TFVS/FBVP0KIFN82TFVS.SMALL.jpg ON5V2Z0FN84R0BS Instructables Guides One of the greatest DIY projects to try out is the lamp. Everyone can use a good lamp or two and here are ten different approaches to bringing light to the darkness. Redo the ideas exactly, tweak them, or even mash them up. As long as the result lights up your life and makes you happy it'll be worth...
By: Instructables Guides

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:12:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobius-Lantern/
Mobius Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/GKWA/FN49WW2Y/FX2GKWAFN49WW2Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/GKWA/FN49WW2Y/FX2GKWAFN49WW2Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/GKWA/FN49WW2Y/FX2GKWAFN49WW2Y.SMALL.jpg E34TI4GFN49ZWDO susannes These steps will show you how to make your own Mobius Lantern with color changes. collect your materials! You will need the following materials:-- Mylar-- string or transparent fishing line-- tricolor LED-- http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardDiecimila or other microcontroller-- battery pack, ...
By: susannes

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 6 Nov 2008 09:24:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/concrete-lamp/
concrete lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/TN1H/FLROKY77/FWHTN1HFLROKY77.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/TN1H/FLROKY77/FWHTN1HFLROKY77.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/TN1H/FLROKY77/FWHTN1HFLROKY77.SMALL.jpg E30065RFLQAM3KA hands_on this is a lamp in concrete, glass, and steel. this is a project for futurecraft (blog here) stuff you'll need You will need:concrete (rockite works best). something to mix it in/withsomething to make formwork. Plywood or melamine work well. Foam Core can also be used. 16" of 1 1/2" X 1/4" steel b...
By: hands_on

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:03:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Book-Lamp/
How to make a Book Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/CR80/FKR116BA/F02CR80FKR116BA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/CR80/FKR116BA/F02CR80FKR116BA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/CR80/FKR116BA/F02CR80FKR116BA.SMALL.jpg E0ICBO4FKN6CAQC Goombex Hi,Here i will show step by step how to make a book lamp (it is very helpful when you are late at night and want to read a book), this Instructable is very easy, and also very cheap, it costs less than 4 Dollars, and it is very handy!You can find many of this Instructable accessories in your house!!...
By: Goombex

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:57:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-CD-Box/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/7M0R/FIR23VB0/FFX7M0RFIR23VB0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/7M0R/FIR23VB0/FFX7M0RFIR23VB0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/7M0R/FIR23VB0/FFX7M0RFIR23VB0.SMALL.jpg E1V69U9FIR23VAY msolek What you can make from empty cd box
By: msolek

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:26:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Night-Stand-Charging-Station-Lamp/
Night Stand Charging Station Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/AQSQ/FI9DRGJG/F3XAQSQFI9DRGJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/AQSQ/FI9DRGJG/F3XAQSQFI9DRGJG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/AQSQ/FI9DRGJG/F3XAQSQFI9DRGJG.SMALL.jpg EB9MPRTFI8VJNQ7 drocko I had a beat up night stand that I wasn't using. It would just sit there and collect dust. With a little bit of work and some new paint I turned it into a night stand that is also a lamp and a charging station for my portable devices! Route the Top of the Night Stand I used my router to create a ...
By: drocko

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 6 Jul 2008 18:47:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Light-Show-Well-kinda-Lampshade/
Pretty Up a Lamp Shade with Cutouts. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/U9TC/FHWNBWT6/F1ZU9TCFHWNBWT6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/U9TC/FHWNBWT6/F1ZU9TCFHWNBWT6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/U9TC/FHWNBWT6/F1ZU9TCFHWNBWT6.SMALL.jpg EOQOS6YFHWNBWXT lilybee This kind of gives a light show effect. Sorta, I mean, it's not exactly a Kanye style light show, but it does throw pretty patterns onto the wall and ceiling and it's dead easy to make.I think I've covered the basics here, but if you get stuck (or you're looking for some other ideas on Dirt Cheap De...
By: lilybee

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:13:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pyramid-Lanterns/
Pyramid Lanterns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/LJG2/FHY0I70K/FVJLJG2FHY0I70K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/LJG2/FHY0I70K/FVJLJG2FHY0I70K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/LJG2/FHY0I70K/FVJLJG2FHY0I70K.SMALL.jpg ECTWSEYFHY0I6YP nagutron For Burning Man 2007, my friends Stephen and Mary wanted to create some beautiful standing lanterns that would glow at night. They asked me to draw some designs for them, so I've written up how they did it as an Instructable. The pictures below are the lanterns in various locations: In our living r...
By: nagutron

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:28:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Bulb-Lamp-Another-Option/
Light Bulb Lamp: Another Option - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/YHVQ/FHEJ1395/F1RYHVQFHEJ1395.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/YHVQ/FHEJ1395/F1RYHVQFHEJ1395.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/YHVQ/FHEJ1395/F1RYHVQFHEJ1395.SMALL.jpg E1S87MWFHEJ1398 CYNICALifornia I too saw the post of the light bulb lamp ad got started working on my own. I was hoping to put out an instructable before anyone else did, but BUMPUS beat me to it (cheers mate!) THIS POST IS NOT MEANT TO PRESENT A "BETTER" WAY, IT SIMPLY PRESENTS A DIFFERENT WAY. This instructable covers the ent...
By: CYNICALifornia

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:52:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Bulb-Lamp/
Light Bulb Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/ZHVM/FIQAL59Q/FTRZHVMFIQAL59Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/ZHVM/FIQAL59Q/FTRZHVMFIQAL59Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/ZHVM/FIQAL59Q/FTRZHVMFIQAL59Q.SMALL.jpg E9ZIJR8FHDY7MO8 bumpus After seeing this forum post I was dumb-founded that, Brooklyn Industrial Designer Sergio Silva, was selling these pairs of Light Bulb Lamps for $650!! So, with my creative senses tingling, I went scavenging around the house for what would become a much cheaper rendition of Sergio Silva's own, Oyule...
By: bumpus

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:11:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Japanese-lamp-from-recycled-materials/
Japanese lamp from recycled materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/SLL1/FGTTCNUZ/FNHSLL1FGTTCNUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/SLL1/FGTTCNUZ/FNHSLL1FGTTCNUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/SLL1/FGTTCNUZ/FNHSLL1FGTTCNUZ.SMALL.jpg EGTD8WWFGSHCV55 PKM A cheap but attractive paper "shoji" style lamp that uses mostly recycled parts and is easy to put together.DISCLAIMER 1: The overall design (and possibly the whole idea) of this lamp was influenced by atarax's shoji lamp Instructable. The motif on the side was influenced by Nick Falzone's superb S...
By: PKM

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 29 May 2008 15:43:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blender-Lamp/
Blender Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/GAUN/FGH5XY5V/FY2GAUNFGH5XY5V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/GAUN/FGH5XY5V/FY2GAUNFGH5XY5V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/GAUN/FGH5XY5V/FY2GAUNFGH5XY5V.SMALL.jpg E47NDGLFGH5XY1M defpotec Don't throw away that blender just because you want a new one! Turn it into a lamp! I'll show you how easy it can be to turn your blender into a light source. Prepare the blender jar I chose to use this attractive Back to Basics Ice Master 3000 Blender for my lamp. I highly recommend Back to Bas...
By: defpotec

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 20 May 2008 21:06:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-Inspired-Projects-THANK-YOU-INSTRU/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/E6P3/FFRCP1KB/FJ2E6P3FFRCP1KB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/E6P3/FFRCP1KB/FJ2E6P3FFRCP1KB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/E6P3/FFRCP1KB/FJ2E6P3FFRCP1KB.SMALL.jpg EGEAHC4FFRCP1K3 Transquesta These are some of the projects which, while inspired by Instructables submissions, weren't added as instructables themselves either because the assembly instructions would have taken pages (e.g., the Radio Lamp") or I didn't think they quite came up to snuff (e.g., Cauldron of Light).
By: Transquesta

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 3 May 2008 20:53:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Fancy-Blue-LED-Raindrop/
Make a Fancy Blue LED Lamp (by Brad Justinen) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/1X55/FCZDYVCX/FSI1X55FCZDYVCX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/1X55/FCZDYVCX/FSI1X55FCZDYVCX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/1X55/FCZDYVCX/FSI1X55FCZDYVCX.SMALL.jpg ETPX28XFCZDYVJW sensoryhouse Make a Fancy Blue LED Raindrop Lamp out of a 2x4 scrap, some acrylic plexiglass, and some blue LEDs. Here is a list of the tools I used, you may be able to get away with using less: -Scroll Saw -Drill Press -Bench top belt and disc sander -Drill -Countersink Bit -Various Drill Bits -Soldering Iron...
By: sensoryhouse

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:30:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fuzzy-logic-Mood-light-with-LEDs/
Fuzzy logic Mood light with LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/OCEK/FD5IWLUY/F44OCEKFD5IWLUY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/OCEK/FD5IWLUY/F44OCEKFD5IWLUY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/OCEK/FD5IWLUY/F44OCEKFD5IWLUY.SMALL.jpg EVWQRH0FD2IBSG9 Pwntalive In this instructable i will make a red mood light out of stuff i had using things i found around the house. After a particularly long, awkward night entertaining company i found myself in need of a low wattage light source of the romantic inclination. Without one i found myself in the dark and was ...
By: Pwntalive

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:10:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-regular-IKEA-APPLARO-lamp-into-a-pretty-/
Convert a regular IKEA APPLARO lamp into a pretty lamp. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/L2U6/FD2IBT4N/FAML2U6FD2IBT4N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/L2U6/FD2IBT4N/FAML2U6FD2IBT4N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/L2U6/FD2IBT4N/FAML2U6FD2IBT4N.SMALL.jpg ELUPJ7TFD2IBSM6 corinna.anni.roc My roommate bought a couple of IKEA APPLARO lamps and I thought putting some of my leftover art paper on top of it would make it look better. And it sure does look better. The project took about 2.5-3 hours. You can use any thin paper that will not block light and paint and stain the wood to whatev...
By: corinna.anni.roc

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:31:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Can-Lanterns/
Can Lanterns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/KIRV/G4EEP2LL67Q/FIXKIRVG4EEP2LL67Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/KIRV/G4EEP2LL67Q/FIXKIRVG4EEP2LL67Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/KIRV/G4EEP2LL67Q/FIXKIRVG4EEP2LL67Q.SMALL.jpg E45YVOAX4VEP2LL6A9 TangMu Recycle your used drinks cans into potential fire hazards!! A modern take on the paper lantern... now even shinier _ Materials needed You will need: Any size or shape of drinks can (Preferably unopened as of yet as we need the flat top to balance the tea light on) Something to put said contents o...
By: TangMu

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 30 Jun 2006 10:07:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Potted-Desk-Lamp/
Potted Desk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/O7EL/FCA43I9J/FEIO7ELFCA43I9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/O7EL/FCA43I9J/FEIO7ELFCA43I9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/O7EL/FCA43I9J/FEIO7ELFCA43I9J.SMALL.jpg E9D2SH8FCA43IAH noahw I wasn't too surprised when my craptastic IKEA desk lamp broke this morning when I went to turn it on. The plastic piece that connects the neck of the lamp to the base broke right off. I looked around and noticed an empty plant pot sitting right next to it...minutes later the potted desk lamp was ...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 6 Feb 2008 10:42:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Mood-light/
Easy Mood light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/GYJ4/4N2ERIE2UKO/FBHGYJ44N2ERIE2UKO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/GYJ4/4N2ERIE2UKO/FBHGYJ44N2ERIE2UKO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/GYJ4/4N2ERIE2UKO/FBHGYJ44N2ERIE2UKO.SMALL.jpg E7T5DWKOJ3ERIE2V2P rickharris This is an easy way to make your own $50+ value mood light with a minimum of parts/effort/Cost and electrical or electronic experience. Even soldering can be avoided!. Total cost could be as little as $2. The heart of the mood lamp The heart of the mood lamp is the colour changing light. Bright ...
By: rickharris

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 6 Sep 2006 15:09:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blue-Bawls-automatic-LED-light/
Blue Bawls automatic LED light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/JNNH/CTNEP27WMD9/FNWJNNHCTNEP27WMD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/JNNH/CTNEP27WMD9/FNWJNNHCTNEP27WMD9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/JNNH/CTNEP27WMD9/FNWJNNHCTNEP27WMD9.SMALL.jpg EAXPEQBYYOEP2872JV abbtech Ok get your mind out of the gutter. I am talking about the beautiful blue glass bottle that the Bawls soft drink comes in. I tried one the other day and thought the glass bottle could be used for something interesting. At first I was just going to stick an LED into it, but I wanted something a bit m...
By: abbtech

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 12 Apr 2006 08:06:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-TRON-Style-Lamp-The-MADYLIGHT/
How to Make a TRON Style Lamp: The MADYLIGHT - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/JNZ0/FAQEDKOQ/F0FJNZ0FAQEDKOQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/JNZ0/FAQEDKOQ/F0FJNZ0FAQEDKOQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/JNZ0/FAQEDKOQ/F0FJNZ0FAQEDKOQ.SMALL.jpg EVJJGWXF9N2E16Z Greg Madison Version francaise : cliquer ici !Thanks to my job as a magician, I have been able to acquire skills to materialize in our reality, effects that at first might seem completely impossible to achieve (except of course in special effects movies) like transforming a human being in a snow storm... Always ...
By: Greg Madison

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 1 Jan 2008 19:46:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Liquor-Lamp/
Liquor Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/M0YW/FA0CVGJB/FR1M0YWFA0CVGJB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/M0YW/FA0CVGJB/FR1M0YWFA0CVGJB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/M0YW/FA0CVGJB/FR1M0YWFA0CVGJB.SMALL.jpg E81ZNLQFA0CVGK2 nickfarnell an easy way to turn an empty liquor bottle into a cool lamp. materials you will need... -empty bottle -glass drill bit -drill -lampshade -cord (with switch) -light socket -light bulb -electrical tape drill the hole wash the empty bottle with warm soapy water so mould doesnt grow when the la...
By: nickfarnell

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:29:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-lamp-shade/
Recycle lamp-shade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/LCXU/F9T40080/FFELCXUF9T40080.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/LCXU/F9T40080/FFELCXUF9T40080.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/LCXU/F9T40080/FFELCXUF9T40080.SMALL.jpg EQ8LJHCF9T40083 msolek lamp-shade Find big book and cut. Bulb holder Make bulb holder Mount mount bulb holder holes make two holes strings mount strings Bulb Mount bulb, max 10-15W (temperature) !!! Hang fix lamp Finish Well done. :) good luck
By: msolek

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:14:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-laser-cut-lamp/
How to make a laser cut lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/AAD5/F9AC3N0W/FX5AAD5F9AC3N0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/AAD5/F9AC3N0W/FX5AAD5F9AC3N0W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/AAD5/F9AC3N0W/FX5AAD5F9AC3N0W.SMALL.jpg E7WT9YQF9AC3N12 danemery I've been working with digital manufacturing start up Ponoko and we've been working on a few ideas of showcase products that can be easily made through our service (such as a wine rack and a spinning top). I thought of creating a simple but stylish lamp that could be personalized with your own patte...
By: danemery

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:09:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Jar-lamp/
Jar lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/YCO7/F8J7A08N/FG4YCO7F8J7A08N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/YCO7/F8J7A08N/FG4YCO7F8J7A08N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/YCO7/F8J7A08N/FG4YCO7F8J7A08N.SMALL.jpg ETV3MPNF8J7A09B arte.sano Easy set up for a table lamp out of a Jelly jar (or mayo), and some other materials that I had laying around the house. Materials and instructions Ok, this is a very simple set up, so I'll put both steps here, or you may fallow the pictures Gather your materials (or you can scavenger an old lamp...
By: arte.sano

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 3 Nov 2007 19:35:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cool-Cloud-Lamp!/
Cool Cloud Lamp! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/2VPY/F6S8S4PS/FZB2VPYF6S8S4PS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/2VPY/F6S8S4PS/FZB2VPYF6S8S4PS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/2VPY/F6S8S4PS/FZB2VPYF6S8S4PS.SMALL.jpg E2GCMQ6F6S8S4Q4 babblin5 Make a very neat lava-like lamp for less than $10 in parts. Uses only soap and water. No chemicals, easy, fun, and the results are incredibly neat! I added some cheap plastic eyeballs and suspended them from the lid with thread to make an Eerie Halloween Display! Supplies You'll Need The main ...
By: babblin5

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:22:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/bamboo-floor-lamp/
bamboo floor lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/VS6J/F7DWQRYS/F0DVS6JF7DWQRYS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/VS6J/F7DWQRYS/F0DVS6JF7DWQRYS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/VS6J/F7DWQRYS/F0DVS6JF7DWQRYS.SMALL.jpg END1PUDF7DWQRYW atarax I needed a couple of lamps for my main room, and when I decided to build a floor lamp, bamboo seemed the obvious thing to make the pole out of, being light, strong and naturally hollow so I could run the cable up inside it. So I had been looking for somewhere to buy thick bamboo canes to make myself...
By: atarax

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 6 Oct 2007 18:01:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Scanner-Hack!/
Recycled Scanner Hack! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/QP8O/F7AVJAEZ/FSPQP8OF7AVJAEZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/QP8O/F7AVJAEZ/FSPQP8OF7AVJAEZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/QP8O/F7AVJAEZ/FSPQP8OF7AVJAEZ.SMALL.jpg E7W2Z6KF7AVJAF2 Kipkay I found my old serial port, flatbed scanner and decided to do something useful with it. I have seen other scanner Instructables, like this one from jpitz31 and this one from trebuchet03 but nothing like what I had in mind. This is easy to make and versatile. Watch the Test Results in the video. W...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 4 Oct 2007 15:30:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-eco-footprint-living-room-light/
Small eco-footprint living room light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/0HM5/F3H22YCK/F0E0HM5F3H22YCK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/0HM5/F3H22YCK/F0E0HM5F3H22YCK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/0HM5/F3H22YCK/F0E0HM5F3H22YCK.SMALL.jpg EFZI1P1F341W2XL marc_alain This instructable demonstrates three processes: 1. How to build an attractive and efficient main light source for the living room. 2. How to perform the life cycle assessment to quantify its advantages. 3. How to relate those improvements to a person's ecological footprint. Too often living rooms a...
By: marc_alain

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:25:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Wall-Lamp/
Paper Wall Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/YF71/F4REC0OC/FYDYF71F4REC0OC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/YF71/F4REC0OC/FYDYF71F4REC0OC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/YF71/F4REC0OC/FYDYF71F4REC0OC.SMALL.jpg EGU78PRF4REC0OM naedhi I've been knocking this idea around in my head to make these wall-mountable light boxes, but I guess I needed a boring summer to convince to me do it. With these materials, it actually makes two sets of three or you could make a long six light set. I wanted to make a lamp with a soft glow as well as...
By: naedhi

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:03:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wind-up-Headboard-Reading-Light/
The Wind-up Headboard Reading Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/AE1P/F5GDQP9C/FIGAE1PF5GDQP9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/AE1P/F5GDQP9C/FIGAE1PF5GDQP9C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/AE1P/F5GDQP9C/FIGAE1PF5GDQP9C.SMALL.jpg ELRJUS3F5GDQP6W peterwbrown I love to read in bed. This is one of the true pleasures in my life, and I begin and end every day doing it. One day, I was reading an article about living off-the-grid, which seemed like a neat idea, but also a real stretch for a production home suburbanite like myself. But then the author suggeste...
By: peterwbrown

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:07:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Pendant-Chandelier-Made-From-IKEA-Lamps/
Mini-Pendant Chandelier Made From IKEA Lamps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/AUWJ/F0LPX2T5/FVVAUWJF0LPX2T5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/AUWJ/F0LPX2T5/FVVAUWJF0LPX2T5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/AUWJ/F0LPX2T5/FVVAUWJF0LPX2T5.SMALL.jpg EN5VLT7F0LPX2TD johnbrown I really like the look of mini-pendant lights. The more lights, the better! My vision was to arrange about 20 of them in a line, scattered about in an semi-organic pattern. I needed to construct a mount and figure out a way to convert the line voltage to 12 volts to power the 10 watt lamps. I'm not ...
By: johnbrown

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:25:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TubeLamp/
TubeLamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/P3KH/F2XW9P4Q/FBLP3KHF2XW9P4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/P3KH/F2XW9P4Q/FBLP3KHF2XW9P4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/P3KH/F2XW9P4Q/FBLP3KHF2XW9P4Q.SMALL.jpg EKIYYL0F2FRVGUP PCdoc This is a full, 9-bulb version that is very close to the $225 original but at a much lower cost. The goal was quality - using a bakelite box, mirrored acrylic lid, gold screws, and chrome controls - yet keeping cost under control, using plastic sockets instead of porcelain, and a cheap but function...
By: PCdoc

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 17 Jun 2007 05:42:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fire-Lamp!/
Fire Lamp! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/Z7XS/NVREV2ZK2J1/F2JZ7XSNVREV2ZK2J1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/Z7XS/NVREV2ZK2J1/F2JZ7XSNVREV2ZK2J1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/Z7XS/NVREV2ZK2J1/F2JZ7XSNVREV2ZK2J1.SMALL.jpg E57AQ97L25EV2ZK2QE StepsoftheSun This Instructable will guide readers through the fairly simple process of making a lamp from a spent fire extinguisher. I originally wanted to put some kind of flammable liquid in the empty tube, add a wick, and make a mildly ironic torch, but I like how this came out. Perhaps it's a misnomer f...
By: StepsoftheSun

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:35:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Night-Vision-Headlamp---500%2b-lumens-with-/
Ultimate Night Vision Headlamp - 500+ lumens with only 8 watts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/DINK/TYBEUKIKP7G/FENDINKTYBEUKIKP7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/DINK/TYBEUKIKP7G/FENDINKTYBEUKIKP7G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/DINK/TYBEUKIKP7G/FENDINKTYBEUKIKP7G.SMALL.jpg E2K9BN5EDKEUBYRD9V dan Headlamp flashlight technology takes a quantum leap! You can have it all: * Intense brightness * Lightweight * Long life * Low cost * Rechargeable * Unbreakable * Small * Waterproof * Unique shocking turquoise color Race proven! I put the light to the ultimate test by competing in the Gold Rush 24-...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 16 Nov 2006 06:28:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-Color-Controllable-High-Power-LED-Room-%2b-Spot-/
RGB Color Controllable High Power LED Room + Spot Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/DBOZ/MX2EWIFNUNN/F1LDBOZMX2EWIFNUNN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/DBOZ/MX2EWIFNUNN/F1LDBOZMX2EWIFNUNN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/DBOZ/MX2EWIFNUNN/F1LDBOZMX2EWIFNUNN.SMALL.jpg EAZWM7SMGAEWIFNUSK dan Color Controllable High Power Lighting - no longer for billionaires only! Build your own fully color controllable RGB room or spot lighting for under $100. Perhaps you are asking yourself: "why would i want an any-color light?" well, for starters you can give your pets a virtual color make-over! eve...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 8 Jan 2007 09:03:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorated-Wall-lamp/
Decorated Wall lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/4BX6/B61EZ7BFIV8/FJM4BX6B61EZ7BFIV8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/4BX6/B61EZ7BFIV8/FJM4BX6B61EZ7BFIV8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/4BX6/B61EZ7BFIV8/FJM4BX6B61EZ7BFIV8.SMALL.jpg E525C4Y9A2EZ7BFIR1 arava Build and decorate your own wall lamp. It's cheep, it's easy, and it's fun! Electricity - materials and instructions I bought the parts and put it together by myself.You can actually use a ready made lamp and skip this part.Materials 1. Electrical cord + plug + switch2. Contact mount3. Swive...
By: arava

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:52:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Torchiere-Light-Misbehaving%3f/
Torchiere Light Misbehaving? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/6MDF/F5HVTCZ9/FFY6MDFF5HVTCZ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/6MDF/F5HVTCZ9/FFY6MDFF5HVTCZ9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/6MDF/F5HVTCZ9/FFY6MDFF5HVTCZ9.SMALL.jpg EB9LU2DF5HVTCYP McSensei Using too much power? Creating too much heat? Stopped working? In general being a bit of a fire hazard as well as making you feel guilty for pulling more than your fair share of electricity from the power grid?Mod it with a compact fluorescent light (CFL)!As nice as they are (and that's pretty ni...
By: McSensei

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