http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 01:59:23 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Indirect-Multicolored-Accent-Light/
Modern Indirect Multicolored Accent Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KE7U/HGIEVVTM/F7TKE7UHGIEVVTM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KE7U/HGIEVVTM/F7TKE7UHGIEVVTM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KE7U/HGIEVVTM/F7TKE7UHGIEVVTM.SMALL.jpg pheintzelman Before I started this project I scoured the web for a similar light. When I couldn't find one, I decided to build this.  I like to fiddle with things but have very little construction experience. This turned out quite nice and looks store-bought but this project is straightforward and almost anyone ...
By: pheintzelman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 11:15:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Modern-DIY-Concrete-Lamp/
HomeMade Modern DIY Concrete Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/5YEI/HFSHT8CZ/F3T5YEIHFSHT8CZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/5YEI/HFSHT8CZ/F3T5YEIHFSHT8CZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/5YEI/HFSHT8CZ/F3T5YEIHFSHT8CZ.SMALL.jpg homemademodern This DIY concrete lamp is cast in an empty milk carton. Its small size makes a great starter project for people who haven’t worked with concrete before. The only cost is for a few pounds of cement and the light fixture. Supplies + Tools Milk Carton Reclaimed + Recycled A half gallon milk cart...
By: homemademodern

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:56:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Circle-Map-Lamp-From-Scratch/
DIY Circle Map Lamp From Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/VLYL/HEXSMPPG/FZ8VLYLHEXSMPPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/VLYL/HEXSMPPG/FZ8VLYLHEXSMPPG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/VLYL/HEXSMPPG/FZ8VLYLHEXSMPPG.SMALL.jpg kickice82003 [ Overview ] Hello everyone! This instructable will walk you through some steps to create this (or similar) table lamp. The lamp's pattern comes from an electron microscope image of a leaf. Dark areas in the image translate to small circles, while lighter parts of the image generate progressively l...
By: kickice82003

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:49:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tin-can-lanterns/
Tin can lanterns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/FEP5/HERLLQS8/FYYFEP5HERLLQS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/FEP5/HERLLQS8/FYYFEP5HERLLQS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/FEP5/HERLLQS8/FYYFEP5HERLLQS8.SMALL.jpg frankiefigs Easy to make and beautiful! Materials: -Acrylic paint -Paint brush -Tin can (I used a corn can) -Hammer or drill - If using the hammer method then you need nails -Tea light candles Painting For this step all you need to do is paint a thin layer onto the can. Design Take an ink pen or light co...
By: frankiefigs

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:57:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/21-W-Led-Bulb-1450-Lumens/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/DDOY/HELXCJYO/F0TDDOYHELXCJYO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/DDOY/HELXCJYO/F0TDDOYHELXCJYO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/DDOY/HELXCJYO/F0TDDOYHELXCJYO.SMALL.jpg peterbd I wanted a high output LED bulb for use in an exterior motion detector lamp.  The high efficiency bulbs are no good as they take time to warm up, and the LED bulbs available are too low output.  Normal bulbs consume a lot, and need to be replaced often.  So I decided to make one.  The leds should la...
By: peterbd

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:54:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-halo-4-lamp/
USB halo 4 lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/O8GK/HE08166J/F9QO8GKHE08166J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/O8GK/HE08166J/F9QO8GKHE08166J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/O8GK/HE08166J/F9QO8GKHE08166J.SMALL.jpg pinomelean Do you like Halo games? I've got a friend that loves them! And for his birthday i decided to give him a personalized Halo 4 usb lamp, i'm sure he will love it. If you don't like shooting games, or you just like to make a different design you'll se i'ts very easy. Materials For making a personali...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:09:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-headlight-desk-lamp/
Car headlight desk lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/VVDT/HD4VPZYT/FY6VVDTHD4VPZYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/VVDT/HD4VPZYT/FY6VVDTHD4VPZYT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/VVDT/HD4VPZYT/FY6VVDTHD4VPZYT.SMALL.jpg Mr.Hyde In this instructable I will try to explain how to make this retro classic: the car headlight desk lamp. And yes, the main lamp is really a headlight from an oldtimer :) First you have to find all of the parts; the headlight was found on a fleamarket and the base was extracted from an old desk lamp....
By: Mr.Hyde

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:26:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Disassemble-an-IKEA-Hemma-Cord-Set/
How to Disassemble an IKEA Hemma Cord Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/Z91V/HA4MGVP1/FLWZ91VHA4MGVP1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/Z91V/HA4MGVP1/FLWZ91VHA4MGVP1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/Z91V/HA4MGVP1/FLWZ91VHA4MGVP1.SMALL.jpg hanttula The IKEA Hemma Cord set. Simple, affordable, versatile. Ever need to disassemble/deconstruct/separate the Hemma's components to feed just the wire through a lighting project? Instructions to do so couldn't be found on the Internet, so I tackled the project and am sharing in the hopes that it helps o...
By: hanttula

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 08:25:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Mans-Track-Lighting/
Poor Man's Track Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/2J94/FXR6ZBKY/FL62J94FXR6ZBKY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/2J94/FXR6ZBKY/FL62J94FXR6ZBKY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/2J94/FXR6ZBKY/FL62J94FXR6ZBKY.SMALL.jpg randofo What do you get when you cross a dimmer switch, a curtain rod, an extension cord and 5 clamp lights? Cheap, practical and adjustable track lighting! Here is a simple and quick way to make highly adjustable ceiling lighting for under $50. This took me a morning to see through from beginning to end an...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Aug 2009 14:52:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Outdoor-Chandelier-Lighting-made-with-Trash-and-Kr/
Outdoor Chandelier Lighting made with Trash and Krylon Paint - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/0TBQ/GQKM4TPW/FFX0TBQGQKM4TPW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/0TBQ/GQKM4TPW/FFX0TBQGQKM4TPW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/0TBQ/GQKM4TPW/FFX0TBQGQKM4TPW.SMALL.jpg flyingpuppy Last week I went dumpster diving at all of the bicycle shops in town, and this outdoor chandelier is the end result of the trash I collected. Trash + Krylon paint = cyclepunk outdoor chandelier lighting. Move over Kitchler, I'm taking over the chandelier lighting empire! Here is how you can make an ...
By: flyingpuppy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:45:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-only-appartment-lighting/
LED only apartment lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/GYAC/GOTSZ1ZU/FLJGYACGOTSZ1ZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/GYAC/GOTSZ1ZU/FLJGYACGOTSZ1ZU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/GYAC/GOTSZ1ZU/FLJGYACGOTSZ1ZU.SMALL.jpg pashanoid My on average power consumption is 100 watts! If I turn on ALL the lights in my apartment I will be consuming 324 watts. Motivation: saving money on electricity, being energy efficient and doing it on a budget Scientific data: When a light-emitting diode is forward biased (switched on), electrons ...
By: pashanoid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:50:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Burnout-Lamp/
Burnout Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/ED25/GKLIWQ7P/FMMED25GKLIWQ7P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/ED25/GKLIWQ7P/FMMED25GKLIWQ7P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/ED25/GKLIWQ7P/FMMED25GKLIWQ7P.SMALL.jpg wholman Fluorescent lamps are synonymous with the most depressing aspects of modern life: their soulless flickering presides over vast aisles of big box stores, server farms, fields of cubicles, and parking garages.  Yet, as individual objects, they are sleek, glossy white tubes, efficient in both form and ...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:10:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fit-LED-kitchen-lights-with-fade-effect/
How to fit LED kitchen lights with fade effect - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/GBS8/GJHVGEBQ/FLGGBS8GJHVGEBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/GBS8/GJHVGEBQ/FLGGBS8GJHVGEBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/GBS8/GJHVGEBQ/FLGGBS8GJHVGEBQ.SMALL.jpg Esterill In this instructable, I will describe my project to replace my under the cabinet kitchen lights with LEDs.  I couldn't resist adding a microcontroller as well. The original lights were flourescent and quite badly fitted.  They made a lot of buzzing noise and the bulbs didn't seem to last very long....
By: Esterill

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