http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 19:47:36 UTC BLOX v1.01 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/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/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/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/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 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 »]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:23:20 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/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/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/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/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

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:30:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Zip-Lights/
Zip-Lights! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/6LUE/GQL8PZT3/FN56LUEGQL8PZT3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/6LUE/GQL8PZT3/FN56LUEGQL8PZT3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/6LUE/GQL8PZT3/FN56LUEGQL8PZT3.SMALL.jpg vishalapr I recently broke my night light as I dropped it...so I needed a night light, and after a bit of searching etc, I thought why not make a zip tie cube night light! The light was small but provided enough brightness for me! I had one challenge to face...the challenge was weather to power it by batter...
By: vishalapr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:45:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Pulley-Chandelier/
Vintage Pulley Chandelier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/9KBS/GQKM4SZ8/FKM9KBSGQKM4SZ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/9KBS/GQKM4SZ8/FKM9KBSGQKM4SZ8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/9KBS/GQKM4SZ8/FKM9KBSGQKM4SZ8.SMALL.jpg Funkytime My mother tongue being German, the word ‘Pulley’ did not exist in my English vocabulary until recently. Actually until we wanted to build a zipline in our backyard. Our neighbor gave me this huge old pulley to use, but at the end we settled for a smaller one. Since then I had it stored in the baseme...
By: Funkytime

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:57:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-old-bottles-to-various-usefull-things/
Recycle old bottles to various useful things - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/3BFF/G9NH8M3G/F6B3BFFG9NH8M3G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/3BFF/G9NH8M3G/F6B3BFFG9NH8M3G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/3BFF/G9NH8M3G/F6B3BFFG9NH8M3G.SMALL.jpg andyk75 This instructable is about a rather old project of mine. But as it seems, it didn't get too popular since then. I hope it changes after the submission of this instructable. So what is it about?  The main idea describes how to clearly cut off the bottom from any glass bottles and then reuse it for so...
By: andyk75

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:55:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-DIY-Artichoke-Lamp/
The DIY Artichoke Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/R3SM/GPBDHFEF/FQGR3SMGPBDHFEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/R3SM/GPBDHFEF/FQGR3SMGPBDHFEF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/R3SM/GPBDHFEF/FQGR3SMGPBDHFEF.SMALL.jpg Corrugator Supercilii Hello People! As promised, to the 1400+ pair of eyeballs that did wandered through the last instructable, here's the plans for the artichoke lamp. A bit of history... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PH_Artichoke The design is based on this  1950s pendant lamp, designed by http://en.wikipedia.org/wi...
By: Corrugator Supercilii

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jul 2011 20:07:49 UTC 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 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 »]]> Sat, 7 May 2011 15:43:28 UTC 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 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 »]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:46:36 UTC 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 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 »]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:40:09 UTC 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 wout-r ingredients FireLight (ready for download in Google SketchUp) details Temporary Hotelroom http://www.kus-en-sloop.nl/ Instructables Restaurant http://instructablesrestaurant.com/
By: wout-r

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:02:24 UTC 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 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 »]]> Sun, 2 Jan 2011 16:13:39 UTC 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 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 »]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:41:12 UTC 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 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 »]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2008 01:47:00 UTC 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 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 »]]> Mon, 1 Nov 2010 11:39:36 UTC 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 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...
By: Corrugator Supercilii

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:27:41 UTC 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 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 »]]> Thu, 7 Oct 2010 05:53:28 UTC 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 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 »]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:30:55 UTC 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 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 »]]> Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:18:26 UTC 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 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 »]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:43:06 UTC 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 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 »]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:27:58 UTC 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 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 »]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2007 17:14:25 UTC 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 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 »]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 19:05:05 UTC 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 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 »]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:53:06 UTC 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 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 »]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2010 18:02:15 UTC 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 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 »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2008 03:46:27 UTC 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 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 »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:25:19 UTC 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 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 »]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:32:32 UTC 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 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 »]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:28:15 UTC 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 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 »]]> Wed, 6 Jan 2010 05:15:42 UTC 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 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 »]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:18:32 UTC 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 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 »]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:33:24 UTC 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 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 »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:32:10 UTC 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 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 »]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:49:06 UTC 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 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

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