http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 19:47:10 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Autumn-Leaf-Lamp/
Autumn Leaf Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/9BLQ/GZQR1I85/FSI9BLQGZQR1I85.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/9BLQ/GZQR1I85/FSI9BLQGZQR1I85.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/9BLQ/GZQR1I85/FSI9BLQGZQR1I85.SMALL.jpg noahw This colorful hanging lamp is made from fallen autumn leaves and a section of salvaged tree trunk.  It's nearly free to make since almost all of the parts are provided by mother nature, and helps preserve the awesomeness of autumn all year long in your very own home.  Even if it's not autumn where y...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:03:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Chandelier-using-Mason-Jars/
How to make a Chandelier using Mason Jars - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/YRF0/GXUZIJM7/F0MYRF0GXUZIJM7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/YRF0/GXUZIJM7/F0MYRF0GXUZIJM7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/YRF0/GXUZIJM7/F0MYRF0GXUZIJM7.SMALL.jpg timpaslay We made this chandelier to be the centerpiece of our dining room.  You can check out this DIY and Design projects like this one on our blog, www.KaraPaslayDesigns.blogspot.com. And before I get started, I want to make a DISCLAIMER: I am not an electrician and will not assume responsibility for any ...
By: timpaslay

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:53:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Easy-Electric-Lantern/
How to Make an Easy Electric Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/F2CL/GXGHL75X/FLSF2CLGXGHL75X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/F2CL/GXGHL75X/FLSF2CLGXGHL75X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/F2CL/GXGHL75X/FLSF2CLGXGHL75X.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer My wife came home the other day with an old paraffin lantern that she had found at the local Op Shop.  Now this thing hadn't worked in many moons and she wanted me to "get the thing started" so instead of trying to fix something that was clearly never going to burn a wick again, I decided to "electr...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:32:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Glow-in-the-Dark-Commode-Seat/
Glow in the Dark Commode Seat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/3TYY/GWKKNJPY/FVZ3TYYGWKKNJPY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/3TYY/GWKKNJPY/FVZ3TYYGWKKNJPY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/3TYY/GWKKNJPY/FVZ3TYYGWKKNJPY.SMALL.jpg wingtipsmith The purpose of this toilet seat mod was to have all the light necessary to enter the bathroom from the master bedroom and find the target. This keeps me from having to turn on the bathroom light which shines into the master bedroom and wakes up my wife or worse,... Missing the Target! Inspiration c...
By: wingtipsmith

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2012 07:02:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Gearbox-Lamp/
Gearbox Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/6FY8/GWF5TM1H/FR36FY8GWF5TM1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/6FY8/GWF5TM1H/FR36FY8GWF5TM1H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/6FY8/GWF5TM1H/FR36FY8GWF5TM1H.SMALL.jpg jonnyd55 Check out the video to see how the gears move to turn the light on/off and also acts as the dimmer. This was a result of a need for me to create an example GCSE Engineering project for my students and I really wanted to make something from scrap engine parts I bought of ebay.......Somehow I ended...
By: jonnyd55

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:29:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Umbrella-Light/
Hanging Umbrella Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/0YAB/GWDXZJTL/FG20YABGWDXZJTL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/0YAB/GWDXZJTL/FG20YABGWDXZJTL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/0YAB/GWDXZJTL/FG20YABGWDXZJTL.SMALL.jpg tylercard If you are looking for a cheap, easy, artistic looking alternative to lighting, you might like this bright idea. It makes a great gift idea for that person who has everything, and it's guaranteed to brighten their day. This hanging light/ chandelier can be plugged into your existing light socket, s...
By: tylercard

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:23:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-SOLAR-BOTTLE-BULB/
How to build a SOLAR BOTTLE BULB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/2M6M/GTGCR130/FK52M6MGTGCR130.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/2M6M/GTGCR130/FK52M6MGTGCR130.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/2M6M/GTGCR130/FK52M6MGTGCR130.SMALL.jpg liwanag Light up dark areas in your home during daytime using this green and sustainable concept. Recycle used clear plastic soda bottles, add water+bleach, then install. After installation this solar light bulb can provide approximately 55 watts of light from the sun!  The comments below ha...
By: liwanag

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:12:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-conversion-of-metal-lamp-to-use-touch-swi/
"Simple" conversion of metal lamp to use touch switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/CWOK/GT2P38RS/FXLCWOKGT2P38RS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/CWOK/GT2P38RS/FXLCWOKGT2P38RS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/CWOK/GT2P38RS/FXLCWOKGT2P38RS.SMALL.jpg dimtick This was intended to be my entry for the weekly switch challenge but it took 3 weeks for the switch i ordered on Amazon to be delivered so I missed the deadline but thought I'd go ahead and post this anyway. Last summer I bought a chrome metal lamp at a garage sale for 5 bucks.    I really liked t...
By: dimtick

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:09:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hedra-Lightshader/
Hedra Lightshader - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/UY4R/GLU0HVTE/FNOUY4RGLU0HVTE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/UY4R/GLU0HVTE/FNOUY4RGLU0HVTE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/UY4R/GLU0HVTE/FNOUY4RGLU0HVTE.SMALL.jpg autocat    Hedra Lightshader is originally designed with 3d studio max and opened with pepakura designer. You may ask why this lightshader's name is hedra instead of triangle or sphere. Its hedra becouse it was modeled using hedra primitive and the core part (without big triangles)is kinda hedra.    This wa...
By: autocat

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:16:48 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/0TBQ/GQKM4TPW/FFX0TBQGQKM4TPW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/0TBQ/GQKM4TPW/FFX0TBQGQKM4TPW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 19:45:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-only-appartment-lighting/
LED only apartment lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/GYAC/GOTSZ1ZU/FLJGYACGOTSZ1ZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/GYAC/GOTSZ1ZU/FLJGYACGOTSZ1ZU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 18:50:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Powered-Lamp/
Bacon Powered Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/84JI/GN2XMGHD/F0984JIGN2XMGHD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/84JI/GN2XMGHD/F0984JIGN2XMGHD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/84JI/GN2XMGHD/F0984JIGN2XMGHD.SMALL.jpg cammers Have you ever wondered what you would do for light in an emergency situation where you have no electricity or candles, but you do have a plentiful supply of bacon? Of course you have! But wonder no more, I have the perfect solution. In this instructable I will show you how to create your own Bac...
By: cammers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:41:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Edge-Lit-Mobile-Night-Light/
Edge Lit Mobile / Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/2N3V/GKS0R5MF/FHU2N3VGKS0R5MF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/2N3V/GKS0R5MF/FHU2N3VGKS0R5MF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/2N3V/GKS0R5MF/FHU2N3VGKS0R5MF.SMALL.jpg sdudley This instructable is about making an edge-lit mobile to hang in a childs room (or wherever for that matter).  Different images can be used for any age or any occasion.  For insatnce, you can make one for Halloween by etching skeletons in the acrylic and use white LED's to light it.  Etch Christmas t...
By: sdudley

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:01:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Burnout-Lamp/
Burnout Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/ED25/GKLIWQ7P/FMMED25GKLIWQ7P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/ED25/GKLIWQ7P/FMMED25GKLIWQ7P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 20:10:38 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/GBS8/GJHVGEBQ/FLGGBS8GJHVGEBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/GBS8/GJHVGEBQ/FLGGBS8GJHVGEBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2011 22:05:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodpunk-LED-Desk-Lamp/
Woodpunk LED Desk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/IHF7/GDTLSUQN/F1YIHF7GDTLSUQN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/IHF7/GDTLSUQN/F1YIHF7GDTLSUQN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/IHF7/GDTLSUQN/F1YIHF7GDTLSUQN.SMALL.jpg jeff-o The Woodpunk LED Desk Lamp is the result of being inspired, perhaps more than a year ago, by a design I saw on a design blog.  It's a bit of a pet peeve that all these fantastic ideas are flaunted but never produced.  So, I set about making my own wooden desk lamp, and I am extremely pleased with th...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Sep 2010 06:07:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Chainsaw-flashlight-gas-engine-powered-spotlight/
Chainsaw flashlight (gas engine powered spotlight) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/VOEY/GCI8JWU8/FGOVOEYGCI8JWU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/VOEY/GCI8JWU8/FGOVOEYGCI8JWU8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/VOEY/GCI8JWU8/FGOVOEYGCI8JWU8.SMALL.jpg robbtoberfest I've been wanting to try this for a while as crazy as it sounds; make a mini electric generator with a small engine and a treadmill motor, add this to some car headlights and you get one very loud flashlight/spotlight.  An electric motor is basically a generator and an electric generator is basical...
By: robbtoberfest

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Aug 2010 07:05:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mold-Making-Glove-Molds-and-Mother-Molds/
Mold Making: Glove Molds and Mother Molds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/P7EM/G8HNCT8A/FL9P7EMG8HNCT8A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/P7EM/G8HNCT8A/FL9P7EMG8HNCT8A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/P7EM/G8HNCT8A/FL9P7EMG8HNCT8A.SMALL.jpg bofthem In this tutorial I'm going to take you through the process of making a mold that easily duplicates parts with complex details. I'm going to teach you some techniques for getting the most out of inexpensive silicone, creating molds from parts you can find at your local hardware store, and making...
By: bofthem

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:46:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Deck-Lighting-in-color/
LED Deck Lighting- in color! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/O37V/G6MPM8N8/FZLO37VG6MPM8N8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/O37V/G6MPM8N8/FZLO37VG6MPM8N8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/O37V/G6MPM8N8/FZLO37VG6MPM8N8.SMALL.jpg usLEDsupply We put up these color changing LED lights on this deck just in time for a big party thrown every year!  They added a nice atmosphere to the party and everyone loved them.  This whole project only took about 1 1/2 days to complete.  The first day to install the wiring and flexible LED lights, and th...
By: usLEDsupply

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:13:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SPIRAL-LED-CHANDELIER/
SPIRAL LED CHANDELIER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/GUE1/G23UUHP4/F7AGUE1G23UUHP4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/GUE1/G23UUHP4/F7AGUE1G23UUHP4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/GUE1/G23UUHP4/F7AGUE1G23UUHP4.SMALL.jpg Dipankar INTRO This is a “SPIRAL LED CHANDELIER” with 240 LED’s working on AC current. It looks very decent when you switch off all the room lights at night. Gives a soft light throughout the room and you can use it while watching TV. Hang it in the Dining room and have a candle light dinner. This is a ...
By: Dipankar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:22:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Ping-Pong-Ball-Lights/
How To: Ping Pong Ball Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/W5XT/FH7APG2D/FM1W5XTFH7APG2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/W5XT/FH7APG2D/FM1W5XTFH7APG2D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/W5XT/FH7APG2D/FM1W5XTFH7APG2D.SMALL.jpg advancedMischief At some point last semester I realized that ping pong balls make great diffusers and look really cool when they are glowing. Next we concluded that a hundred glowing ping pong balls would look even cooler. It was at about this point I decided that my apartment was in dire need of some ping pong ba...
By: advancedMischief

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