http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 19:37:17 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Contruct-IQ-LAMP-Using-Milk-Carton/
Contruct IQ LAMP Using Milk Carton - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/XDV0/H1YONJ4B/FTJXDV0H1YONJ4B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/XDV0/H1YONJ4B/FTJXDV0H1YONJ4B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/XDV0/H1YONJ4B/FTJXDV0H1YONJ4B.SMALL.jpg Edwardo Leon It is my first instructable. I am going to show you how I use 2L Milk Carton bottles as my raw material to construct my own IQ Lamp. What you need * a pair of sharp scissors * a sharp cutter * sticky tape * 2L Plastic Milk Bottles (lots of them) * access to computer and printer (for printing the t...
By: Edwardo Leon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 11:31:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Skate-Lamp/
Skate Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/73ZE/GHUDKHZB/FFK73ZEGHUDKHZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/73ZE/GHUDKHZB/FFK73ZEGHUDKHZB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/73ZE/GHUDKHZB/FFK73ZEGHUDKHZB.SMALL.jpg BadGuyLabs I had an old skateboard deck that I repainted and I needed a reading lamp for my bedroom, enter the Skate Lamp. This is the second and improved version, now with pilot holes and wood glue! Materials Materials: Skateboard deck (without the trucks) Fluorescent lamp (dimensions: 18" W x 3 1/4" H)  L...
By: BadGuyLabs

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:25:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Lamps/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/RTL3/GHDSJF8H/FQ0RTL3GHDSJF8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/RTL3/GHDSJF8H/FQ0RTL3GHDSJF8H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/RTL3/GHDSJF8H/FQ0RTL3GHDSJF8H.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo DIY Lamps gives you full step-by-step instructions for making 25 amazing lamps, from classy to nerdy. Learn to use everyday objects to make gorgeous lights for your space, from a toilet plunger lamp to a TRON-style glowing cube. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by DIY experts, a...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Dec 2010 19:35:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Chained-mood-light-using-high-power-RGB-LEDs/
Chained mood-light using high power RGB LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/8KG3/H1KHA4WH/FL08KG3H1KHA4WH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/8KG3/H1KHA4WH/FL08KG3H1KHA4WH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/8KG3/H1KHA4WH/FL08KG3H1KHA4WH.SMALL.jpg dedehai I have startet this project more than a year ago and working on it on and off since then. Now it is finally done.  The goal was to have a nice-looking mood-light for my livingroom, inspired by a standard lighting console a friend once had (with colored bulbs and switches) but with an added tint of h...
By: dedehai

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 16:57:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Candle-Holder/
Hanging Candle Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/WEGI/H142P820/F22WEGIH142P820.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/WEGI/H142P820/F22WEGIH142P820.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/WEGI/H142P820/F22WEGIH142P820.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein Candles illuminate a room best from overhead.  To reduce the risk of fire and to protect the flame from wind I put the candle in a jar.  A wire handle holds the jar.  A heavier wire is bent to hold the candle.     The candle is lit outside of the jar and is then lowered into place.   The Candle H...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:15:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bourbon-Oak-Jar-Lamp/
Bourbon Oak Jar Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/2WJN/H0OJ3KSA/FMW2WJNH0OJ3KSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/2WJN/H0OJ3KSA/FMW2WJNH0OJ3KSA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/2WJN/H0OJ3KSA/FMW2WJNH0OJ3KSA.SMALL.jpg matthewtmead This instructable will describe the steps to build an oak jar lamp from either oak wood that was once a fermentation vessel or from any other oak wood that is soaked in bourbon for a similar effect. This instructable is inspired by the beautiful jar lamp built and sold by B.Light Designs (http://bl...
By: matthewtmead

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:33:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Junk-yard-lamp/
Junk yard lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/YP0K/H0OJ3M5V/FG7YP0KH0OJ3M5V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/YP0K/H0OJ3M5V/FG7YP0KH0OJ3M5V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/YP0K/H0OJ3M5V/FG7YP0KH0OJ3M5V.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash Ive been wanting to make a lamp for a while now, as nothing in the shops appeals to me, its all too shiny and plastic looking. So after a little scavenging at the dump, I found a few things that kind of look lamp like, so I Frankensteined this together.  It works well and changes the whole mood of t...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:10:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Ramona-Flowers-Lamp/
Ramona Flowers Lamp. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/AMTX/H0OJ024U/FDKAMTXH0OJ024U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/AMTX/H0OJ024U/FDKAMTXH0OJ024U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/AMTX/H0OJ024U/FDKAMTXH0OJ024U.SMALL.jpg MattCP We are entered in the Make It Real contest so give us a vote! Hello fellow makers. I am a Design Technology teacher and this Instructable has been submitted on behalf of one of the students from my school. A very talented designer and maker by the name of Izzy. She was 14 years old when she starte...
By: MattCP

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:58:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Ambient-Lamp-From-a-Cardboard-Box/
How to Make an Ambient Lamp From a Cardboard Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/NBOJ/H0TBYAMC/F8UNBOJH0TBYAMC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/NBOJ/H0TBYAMC/F8UNBOJH0TBYAMC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/NBOJ/H0TBYAMC/F8UNBOJH0TBYAMC.SMALL.jpg DaveFlynn The following tutorial, originally written for my language hacking blog, ChineseHacks.com, shows you how to create an ambient lamp out of a box of Taiwan beer by cutting out the Chinese characters. You could use any type of box, though, and cut out a logo or a stencilled design, creating a lamp that...
By: DaveFlynn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 17:05:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Glass-Bottle-Lamp-Using-Fire/
Make a Glass Bottle Lamp Using Fire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/302X/H0KKG1AC/FY8302XH0KKG1AC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/302X/H0KKG1AC/FY8302XH0KKG1AC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/302X/H0KKG1AC/FY8302XH0KKG1AC.SMALL.jpg blackbird90 Need more light? Have extra glass bottles laying around? Want to recycle? This Instructable will show you how to make your very own glass bottle lamp for around 5 dollars. What You Need Materials and Tools Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)             Safety Glasses           ...
By: blackbird90

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 17:44:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pietrola-cheapest-halogen-table-lamp/
Pietrola, cheapest halogen table lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/YFAR/GZPM83F8/FWWYFARGZPM83F8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/YFAR/GZPM83F8/FWWYFARGZPM83F8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/YFAR/GZPM83F8/FWWYFARGZPM83F8.SMALL.jpg massimodelcontrasto This is my first instructable, so I ask you please be kind, I apologize for my poor english techno jargon. It refers to the re-make of a lamp i did many years ago. The aim was to make the cheapest and simplest halogen table lamp. Essentially it's a transformer, that transforms the lethal AC current...
By: massimodelcontrasto

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:34:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Book-Lamp-No-Real-Books-Were-Harmed/
Book Lamp - No Real Books Were Harmed! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/QML2/GZHJZBII/F6SQML2GZHJZBII.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/QML2/GZHJZBII/F6SQML2GZHJZBII.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/QML2/GZHJZBII/F6SQML2GZHJZBII.SMALL.gif KevinMilwaukee I have seen other "Book Lamp" projects, but all involved hollowing out pages from old books. The nice thing about this version is that no real books were used and this took only about 2 hours to complete. The entire project cost about $40 and requires a basic knowledge of wiring and assembly. Asse...
By: KevinMilwaukee

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 03:04:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/THE-shovel-lamp-by-Samuel-Bernier/
THE shovel lamp! by Samuel Bernier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/I3VI/GZFDPVMU/FNQI3VIGZFDPVMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/I3VI/GZFDPVMU/FNQI3VIGZFDPVMU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/I3VI/GZFDPVMU/FNQI3VIGZFDPVMU.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier My mom gave me a broken shovel that couldn't be fixed. Somehow, it broke right in the middle of the steel blade. Even a good welder couldn't bring it back to life. Even for recycling, this object was tricky to disassemble because of the rivets used to keep everything together. There was no way I was...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 18:23:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Custom-Night-Light/
Make a Custom Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/ITRN/GZACIWUN/F1KITRNGZACIWUN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/ITRN/GZACIWUN/F1KITRNGZACIWUN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/ITRN/GZACIWUN/F1KITRNGZACIWUN.SMALL.jpg jlburton Tired of the same old boring light nights? Looking for something to spruce up the night? Make yourself a custom night light!  Things you will need: A TechShop Membership 1/8 piece of wood (your choice) 1/8 piece of white acrylic A LED night light. Super Glue Sand paper Wood finsh Prepare your ...
By: jlburton

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 06:14:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lumitourni-lamp-Sculptural-and-dangerous-wood-t/
Lumitourni lamp. Sculptural (and dangerous) wood turning by Samuel Bernier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/INK1/GZACJ5NX/F18INK1GZACJ5NX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/INK1/GZACJ5NX/F18INK1GZACJ5NX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/INK1/GZACJ5NX/F18INK1GZACJ5NX.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier I like to push the manufacturing process to the extreme. My friend Gabriel Beaulieu makes african djembe as a part time job so he is a real pro with the wood lathe. We were thinking of new ways to use this great tool and came up with this complexe shape : The idea Everything seems a lot mo...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 17:53:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-big-suspension-lampshade/
How to make a big suspension lampshade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/PG2G/GZACJ596/FHNPG2GGZACJ596.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/PG2G/GZACJ596/FHNPG2GGZACJ596.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/PG2G/GZACJ596/FHNPG2GGZACJ596.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier We had to improvise a sery of lamps for the annual design school exhibition of 2010. We came up with an idea of a very big dôme shiny blue inside and mate black outside. But how to produce over 20 giant lamps in only 2 weeks? Here is the solution we found : Trash can First, we found a bi...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 08:15:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Blender-Lamp-1/
Blender Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/VVEB/GYQFN30O/FPHVVEBGYQFN30O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/VVEB/GYQFN30O/FPHVVEBGYQFN30O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/VVEB/GYQFN30O/FPHVVEBGYQFN30O.SMALL.jpg knife141 After all these years, I finally found a good use for a blender -- it makes a great lamp. I found this old blender at an estate sale, and what caught my eye was its style.  The base was chrome plated steel, and the top part was heavy, fluted, slightly frosted glass.  And instead of having a bunch o...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:29:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cassette-Tape-lamp-with-IKEA-Hemma-base/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/H2VC/GY18W8FW/FKRH2VCGY18W8FW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/H2VC/GY18W8FW/FKRH2VCGY18W8FW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/H2VC/GY18W8FW/FKRH2VCGY18W8FW.SMALL.jpg hpat Make a lamp from old cassette tapes. I don't have any photos of the making of it but it's fairly simple and I will attempt to explain the steps. All the items you need to make it are easly available. I've seen this instructable after building mine http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-tribute-CaSs...
By: hpat

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:33:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lotsa-Lux-Pince-Nez-of-Winter-Happiness/
"Lotsa Lux" Pince-Nez of Winter Happiness - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/2HD2/GXL5U9OR/FNZ2HD2GXL5U9OR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/2HD2/GXL5U9OR/FNZ2HD2GXL5U9OR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/2HD2/GXL5U9OR/FNZ2HD2GXL5U9OR.SMALL.jpg MollyBednum "So easy - I built it in bed!" Dark as one's soul may be, one's body may still need photons to get it out of bed.  Long dim winters can suck the will to live right out of you (witness the entire population of the gloomy polar-adjacent country of your choice).  Being stuck in an old-school-fluoresce...
By: MollyBednum

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:06:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Mario-Piranha-Plant-Lamp/
Super Mario Piranha Plant Lamp from $10 IKEA Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/AGS8/GX5XK9RJ/FPZAGS8GX5XK9RJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/AGS8/GX5XK9RJ/FPZAGS8GX5XK9RJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/AGS8/GX5XK9RJ/FPZAGS8GX5XK9RJ.SMALL.jpg nylanan Hello All, this is kind of a follow up to my IKEA R2D2 lamp instructable. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-R2D2-Lamp-from-10-IKEA-lamp/ Well, my oldest boy wants to change his room from Star Wars to Super Mario for a theme.  Which is good because the younger one wants a Star Wars room, which me...
By: nylanan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2012 18:32:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wedding-Mercury-Glass-Jars/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/ZEI6/GX3MIQWC/FHBZEI6GX3MIQWC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/ZEI6/GX3MIQWC/FHBZEI6GX3MIQWC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/ZEI6/GX3MIQWC/FHBZEI6GX3MIQWC.SMALL.jpg Brightfield Farm My daughter's vintage farm wedding at twilight required cheap, quick lighting for all the pastures, meadows, and woods. To keep the whimsical but ethereal feeling we scurried to make mercury glass canning jar lanterns. Who knew saving canning jars for a million years would come in handy?!? This was ...
By: Brightfield Farm

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2012 01:33:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Twin-Hearts-Glow-Lamp/
Twin Hearts Glow Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/9B2J/GWKKNBUG/FY69B2JGWKKNBUG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/9B2J/GWKKNBUG/FY69B2JGWKKNBUG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/9B2J/GWKKNBUG/FY69B2JGWKKNBUG.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian While running some lighting experiments I stumbled upon the glow lamp effect. I am intending on applying some pretty to the base and presenting it as a gift. You will be working with a deep vacuum in glass, high voltage and compressed argon gas, be sure to play safe. Use all appropriate safety ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 07:03:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Banksy-Box-ver1/
Banksy Box ver.1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/73YR/GW3X87KH/FLG73YRGW3X87KH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/73YR/GW3X87KH/FLG73YRGW3X87KH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/73YR/GW3X87KH/FLG73YRGW3X87KH.SMALL.jpg Grissini A lit-up box picture frame.  Simple but awesome.  I'm choosing to use it for stencil based artwork(Graffiti Mostly).  The simple shapes and lack of color suit the project very well.  This is V.1 because I'm already working on versions 2 and 3.  Having given this one away as a gift, I need some more ...
By: Grissini

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 03:03:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-table-lamp/
Magnetic table lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/E255/GWF5U8OJ/F20E255GWF5U8OJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/E255/GWF5U8OJ/F20E255GWF5U8OJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/E255/GWF5U8OJ/F20E255GWF5U8OJ.SMALL.jpg HHarry I wanted a new table lamp, but found a regular table lamp rather uninteresting. I wanted to create a lamp with which it is possible to readjust the shape and size. The table lamp exists out of eight cubes, with which you can build different shapes. Each cube has four bright 0.5 watt straw hat LE...
By: HHarry

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:20:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Bottle-Light-Bulb/
Hanging Bottle Light Bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/33BS/GWRN4V7Y/FO333BSGWRN4V7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/33BS/GWRN4V7Y/FO333BSGWRN4V7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/33BS/GWRN4V7Y/FO333BSGWRN4V7Y.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian Make a light bulb from an ordinary bottle. My previous bottle bulb was a failure of the good kind. I learned quite a bit so check it out first before proceeding. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottle-Light-Bulb-AKA-Bacardi-Bulb/ This one is simpler to assemble, display and has greater reliabilit...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:46:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Doggy-LampDesk-Organizer/
Doggy Lamp/Desk Organizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/2EJQ/GWKD44TH/FS22EJQGWKD44TH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/2EJQ/GWKD44TH/FS22EJQGWKD44TH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/2EJQ/GWKD44TH/FS22EJQGWKD44TH.SMALL.jpg Toglefritz As a college student, I spend quite a bit of time at my desk.  The other day, when I was working on some mechanics of materials homework, I realized that my desk is quite boring.  There is a grey office supplies container and a holder for pending documents in one corner.  In the other corner there i...
By: Toglefritz

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:54:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soup-Can-Lamp/
Soup Can Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/WBMC/GW3X7W6I/F99WBMCGW3X7W6I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/WBMC/GW3X7W6I/F99WBMCGW3X7W6I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/WBMC/GW3X7W6I/F99WBMCGW3X7W6I.SMALL.jpg isaacwilk This is a project I made over a couple days, but could easily be accomplished in one. It's a lamp that fits enitirely inside a (tall) soup can, and is powered by two replacable (no solder or tape holding them in place) D batteries. I made the switch so that when you put the can down it turns on, but...
By: isaacwilk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:01:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-trumpet-lamp/
How To Make A Trumpet Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/ES5B/GVIYJJLH/FZSES5BGVIYJJLH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/ES5B/GVIYJJLH/FZSES5BGVIYJJLH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/ES5B/GVIYJJLH/FZSES5BGVIYJJLH.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng I was helping my brother clean out his garage when I came across this old beat up trumpet. I did some research online and learned it was made in the 1930’s as a student model. I felt bad to see it so forgotten so I had to breath some new life into it.   Needed: Trumpet Lamp Paracord Cotton Ball Rub...
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:13:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lighted-Wall-Switch/
Lighted Wall Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/T9NC/GVIYJKZA/F2KT9NCGVIYJKZA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/T9NC/GVIYJKZA/F2KT9NCGVIYJKZA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/T9NC/GVIYJKZA/F2KT9NCGVIYJKZA.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian Convert a standard Dacor Style wall switch into a lighted switch. I know that this is a hack which allows a LED to run in half wave rectification and light up a standard wall switch. There is a small amount of voltage and current always running in the circuit unless the load is burned out. Check w...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:39:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Camera-Nightlight/
Vintage Camera Nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/PAMI/GV0KXTKE/F4TPAMIGV0KXTKE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/PAMI/GV0KXTKE/F4TPAMIGV0KXTKE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/PAMI/GV0KXTKE/F4TPAMIGV0KXTKE.SMALL.jpg jayfish vintage camera nightlights! who wouldn't want one? i've made a few different ones and posted some pictures on my flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/jayfish/sets/72157627988114745/ . some folks have been asking for a how-to so here's a rundown of how i make my nightlights. this is my first instruct...
By: jayfish

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:24:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Desk-lamp/
Desk lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/T2WK/GV0KKH2W/FVMT2WKGV0KKH2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/T2WK/GV0KKH2W/FVMT2WKGV0KKH2W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/T2WK/GV0KKH2W/FVMT2WKGV0KKH2W.SMALL.jpg HHarry If you spend a lot of hours behind your desk in the evenings, than good lighting is crucial. Make yourself this ecological and economical efficient desk lamp. The total cost of the 10w led lamp plus dimmer plus power supply =  26 dollar. All the other parts were laying around in my garage. Ma...
By: HHarry

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:25:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-booklight-from-a-Maglite/
LED booklight from a Maglite - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/MWTS/GV1HFIOC/FD4MWTSGV1HFIOC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/MWTS/GV1HFIOC/FD4MWTSGV1HFIOC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/MWTS/GV1HFIOC/FD4MWTSGV1HFIOC.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian Running from 2 AAA batteries this Maglite conversion really shines! Seriously this is a hacked together Maglite and BBQ lighter Frankenlight that takes less than 15 minutes to build!!! You will need a AAA Maglite or similar and an old BBQ lighter with a flexible neck. Also needed are 2 bright ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:07:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Spirit-Lantern-Green-Fire-20/
The Spirit Lantern (Green Fire 2.0) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/13LB/GUOWMFE4/FHR13LBGUOWMFE4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/13LB/GUOWMFE4/FHR13LBGUOWMFE4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/13LB/GUOWMFE4/FHR13LBGUOWMFE4.SMALL.jpg The Green Gentleman Green fire is ubiquitous on the web, and making it is remarkably straightforward - provided you are not led astray, as I was, by ... let's call it poetic license. Now, after having had a rather disappointing Halloween at chez Green, when I read that a purported "chemistry teacher" found using isopr...
By: The Green Gentleman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 05:53:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/12-sided-Dice-Lampshade/
12-sided Dice Lampshade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/7F21/GUI105T2/FMJ7F21GUI105T2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/7F21/GUI105T2/FMJ7F21GUI105T2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/7F21/GUI105T2/FMJ7F21GUI105T2.SMALL.jpg CR34M3 Moving into my new apartment, there were a few things I needed – a lampshade was one of them. Why buy one and settle for what’s available when you can build one? A non-cubic dice (popularised by role playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons) came to mind. These dice are synonymous to gaming culture...
By: CR34M3

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 09:57:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-and-Wine-Bottle-Light-Fixture/
LED and Wine Bottle Light Fixture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/63VE/GUAZQSPI/FPF63VEGUAZQSPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/63VE/GUAZQSPI/FPF63VEGUAZQSPI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/63VE/GUAZQSPI/FPF63VEGUAZQSPI.SMALL.jpg theerikjohnson Recycle some wine bottles and set a mood with this simple LED light fixture. I improvised a bottle holder out of thin plywood because half the bottles were corked and the other half were screw type. I cut the holders on a bandsaw following the pattern below. Since then, I have made a kit available...
By: theerikjohnson

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:05:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Quasicrystal-Star-Lantern/
Quasicrystal Star Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/PO4G/GTQZK6J1/FN8PO4GGTQZK6J1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/PO4G/GTQZK6J1/FN8PO4GGTQZK6J1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/PO4G/GTQZK6J1/FN8PO4GGTQZK6J1.SMALL.jpg playful-geometer The following instructable will show you how to build what I for fun have called a "Quasicrystal Star Lantern" as a nod to chemist Dan Shechtman who recently won a nobel prize for his discovery of crystals that exhibit aperiodic geometric tiling. For more information about how the pattern on the fac...
By: playful-geometer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:43:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DEFECTO-lamp-project/
DEFECTO lamp project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/LAOG/GIWZL7MN/FOXLAOGGIWZL7MN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/LAOG/GIWZL7MN/FOXLAOGGIWZL7MN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/LAOG/GIWZL7MN/FOXLAOGGIWZL7MN.SMALL.jpg jean v The masification of new information storage media have pretty much rendered obsolete CD and their variants (DVD, etc.). There are a lot of projects out there that use this durable, reflective material in different ways, and well.. this is another one of those. Using parts of upcycled or recycled CDs...
By: jean v

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:49:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Spur-Repair-on-Western-Lamp/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/4IQ4/GTGCR1UH/FAZ4IQ4GTGCR1UH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/4IQ4/GTGCR1UH/FAZ4IQ4GTGCR1UH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/4IQ4/GTGCR1UH/FAZ4IQ4GTGCR1UH.SMALL.jpg lknipp I found this lamp during Rodeo weed end at the Oakdale, ca thrift store but the spur was broke.  For a day I kept thinking about it and I finally gave in and bought it.   It took almost 5 days to work on because of the plaster work that needed to be done........but so worth the wait.    sold it for...
By: lknipp

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:49:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Globe-Lights/
Globe Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/VODT/GRHJHLZF/FYAVODTGRHJHLZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/VODT/GRHJHLZF/FYAVODTGRHJHLZF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/VODT/GRHJHLZF/FYAVODTGRHJHLZF.SMALL.jpg knife141 My schoolteacher daughter wanted a couple of lights hanging over a computer table in her classroom, and also happened to mention that she had a globe that was just taking up space.  Hmmmmm.......... hanging lights, globe?  Seemed like a good design to me!  This Instructable is about how I took a glo...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:58:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LP-RecordJellyfish-Lamp/
LP Record/Jellyfish Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/371P/GSYEPPQO/FWC371PGSYEPPQO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/371P/GSYEPPQO/FWC371PGSYEPPQO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/371P/GSYEPPQO/FWC371PGSYEPPQO.SMALL.jpg D-Fam This is a totally epic project.  We call it the "Jellyfish Lamp."  It consists of a melted record (preferably clear) and hanging lamp parts. It's very unique and everyone who sees it gasps. Supplies you will need: 1. One Vinyl Record, preferably clear or transparent with tint. (look at garage sales...
By: D-Fam

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:10:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pipe-Lamp-1/
Pipe Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/CUG6/GSYEPOWI/FE1CUG6GSYEPOWI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/CUG6/GSYEPOWI/FE1CUG6GSYEPOWI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/CUG6/GSYEPOWI/FE1CUG6GSYEPOWI.SMALL.jpg knife141 I needed a desk lamp for one of the computer desks in my study, and couldn't find one that fit my needs.  I wanted a lamp that would be adjustable both in height and reach, and it had to fit within a fairly small space.  Also, it had to look a bit unusual so it would go with everything else in the r...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:43:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Popsicle-Stick-Icosahedron/
Popsicle Stick Icosahedron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/1288/GSR9JE0V/FBU1288GSR9JE0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/1288/GSR9JE0V/FBU1288GSR9JE0V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/1288/GSR9JE0V/FBU1288GSR9JE0V.SMALL.jpg colorex What is an Icosahedron? "In geometry, an icosahedron is a regular polyhedron with 20 identical equilateral triangular faces, 30 edges and 12 vertices. It is one of the five Platonic solids." - Wikipedia http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/Icosahedron.gif http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
By: colorex

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:23:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Melon-Lantern-aka-Chinese-Lantern/
Melon Lantern aka Chinese Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/B2IF/GS3BBHT5/F3YB2IFGS3BBHT5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/B2IF/GS3BBHT5/F3YB2IFGS3BBHT5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/B2IF/GS3BBHT5/F3YB2IFGS3BBHT5.SMALL.jpg 1ofakindwork I had this great idea of making a summer melon lantern, after some research I found that I'm not the only genius out there.  This is my step by step experience with a spin on the traditional Chinese Melon Lantern.   Supplies Supply List: 1.  Nice watermelon.  (TIP: Try to find something that fit...
By: 1ofakindwork

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 22:04:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/HAPPY-DAYS-LED-Lamp/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/U5H2/GRTHQ18T/FWJU5H2GRTHQ18T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/U5H2/GRTHQ18T/FWJU5H2GRTHQ18T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/U5H2/GRTHQ18T/FWJU5H2GRTHQ18T.SMALL.jpg martinbolton This is an energy efficient lamp designed as a collaborative project between Illustrator David Blatch, and myself Martin Bolton, a Product Designer. The idea behind this lamp was to create a witty, yet functional lamp which uses low amounts of energy during use, as well as utilises within its const...
By: martinbolton

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:28:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Pac-Man-ghost-lamp/
How to make a Pac-Man ghost lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/ULIA/GRTHMDS6/FY6ULIAGRTHMDS6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/ULIA/GRTHMDS6/FY6ULIAGRTHMDS6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/ULIA/GRTHMDS6/FY6ULIAGRTHMDS6.SMALL.jpg danielhepper In this instructable, I will show you how to make a Pac-Man ghost lamp. To be precise, we will create small ghost lamp shades to turn a boring spotlight system into a great looking Pac-Man themed lamp. You will need: - plastic bottles with the right shape - a lamp, preferably a halogen spotlight s...
By: danielhepper

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:59:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Zip-Tie-Night-Light-USB-Powered/
Sea-Urchin Night Light! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/ZUGZ/GQT21ZET/F24ZUGZGQT21ZET.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/ZUGZ/GQT21ZET/F24ZUGZGQT21ZET.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/ZUGZ/GQT21ZET/F24ZUGZGQT21ZET.SMALL.jpg vishalapr I just got 100 zip ties yesterday and was wondering what cool thing to make out of them, and after some time, I decided why not make another night light, but in a different style! So out of that tiny little thought comes this awesome zip tie night light. I got the idea when I saw a fountain in the ...
By: vishalapr

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:22:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Lamp/
Modern Geometric Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/H0EP/FSUUXEEI/FJUH0EPFSUUXEEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/H0EP/FSUUXEEI/FJUH0EPFSUUXEEI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/H0EP/FSUUXEEI/FJUH0EPFSUUXEEI.SMALL.jpg wearingpink This is a very basic overview of how to make this lamp, inspired by this red one: http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-lamp-shade-polygon-building-kit/step5/Other-Ideas/ It was a learning experience, and I can tell that some of my choices weren't ideal. However I never got around to coming up ...
By: wearingpink

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jan 2011 06:38:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Shabby-Chic-Vintage-inspired-Lampshad/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/DEHM/GQYG66KP/FLTDEHMGQYG66KP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/DEHM/GQYG66KP/FLTDEHMGQYG66KP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/DEHM/GQYG66KP/FLTDEHMGQYG66KP.SMALL.jpg fragmentsperfectlyflawed Here is my video on how to make handmade, shabby chic lampshades using recyled frames and antique fabrics. Excellent way to personalize the lighting in your home. I sell these in my store and they have been hugely popular so I thought I would show the process! Check my site and blog at www.perfectly...
By: fragmentsperfectlyflawed

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2011 17:15:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Clay-Lanterns/
How to make Clay Lanterns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/V0H3/GQTN8NDX/FELV0H3GQTN8NDX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/V0H3/GQTN8NDX/FELV0H3GQTN8NDX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/V0H3/GQTN8NDX/FELV0H3GQTN8NDX.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I am not sure if that is the best name to describe this, but it is basically a cup made from air-dry clay in which you can place a tealight or small candle.  I made an impression on the sides of the cup and then poked small holes in the clay allowing the light to pass through.  I saw something simil...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2011 02:22:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dotted-Tissue-Paper-Lantern/
Dotted Tissue Paper Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/FHPG/GQOCAQ60/FQ7FHPGGQOCAQ60.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/FHPG/GQOCAQ60/FQ7FHPGGQOCAQ60.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/FHPG/GQOCAQ60/FQ7FHPGGQOCAQ60.SMALL.jpg swelldesigner Looking for a fun way to jazz up regular paper lanterns? Break out the Collage Pauge™ and some tissue paper and you have a totally new, fresh look for your room! Here's how you do it. It's soooo easy! Dotted Tissue Paper Lanterns Supplies: – White paper lantern – Collage Pauge™ Instant Decopauge ...
By: swelldesigner

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