http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 02:48:16 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/Bike-rim-chandelier/
Bike rim chandelier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/N7Y1/HGH725OY/FZPN7Y1HGH725OY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/N7Y1/HGH725OY/FZPN7Y1HGH725OY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/N7Y1/HGH725OY/FZPN7Y1HGH725OY.SMALL.jpg openproducts If you own a bicycle repair shop and would like to diversify your portfolio of services then lighting may be an opportunity to do good business: this reused bike rim LED chandelier can be produced at low cost and quite quickly. Material required:  - An old bike wheel (absolute minimum: a rim and s...
By: openproducts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 16:14:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Modern-DIY-Concrete-Pendant-Lamp/
HomeMade Modern DIY Concrete Pendant Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/TTBF/HG85C9K3/FB4TTBFHG85C9K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/TTBF/HG85C9K3/FB4TTBFHG85C9K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/TTBF/HG85C9K3/FB4TTBFHG85C9K3.SMALL.jpg homemademodern Designer lighting can be quite pricey. You can make yourself an entire set of stylish concrete pendant lights with a single bag of concrete mix and some old plastic bottles. Supplies + Tools Quikrete 5000 Concrete Mix Purchase at Home Depot QUIKRETE® 5000 Concrete Mix is a commercial-grade bl...
By: homemademodern

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 08:35:26 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/Pixie-the-worlds-most-intense-desk-lamp/
Pixie, the world's most intense desk lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/J5SY/GDEA4U02/F4AJ5SYGDEA4U02.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/J5SY/GDEA4U02/F4AJ5SYGDEA4U02.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/J5SY/GDEA4U02/F4AJ5SYGDEA4U02.SMALL.jpg prank A few days ago, on my drive in to work, I noticed a fallen lamppost on the side of the road.  It had been raining for several days straight, and the jellied dirt had slumped in a mini-landslide, taking the lamppost down with it.  The next day, I kept an eye out for the lamppost, and it was still the...
By: prank

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:28:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-Porch-Lights/
Restoring Porch Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/BD20/HFPTONZ7/FRQBD20HFPTONZ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/BD20/HFPTONZ7/FRQBD20HFPTONZ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/BD20/HFPTONZ7/FRQBD20HFPTONZ7.SMALL.jpg tjolley2000 Restoring Porch Lights Old Rusty Porch Lights made new again, I made it at TechShop (Pittsburgh location). So, a few years ago I purchased the pictured porch lights at Home Depot.  They were nice brushed stainless steel looking lights. Even better that they were on clearance for around 10 bucks eac...
By: tjolley2000

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:19:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Liquor-Bottle-Light/
Liquor Bottle Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/HDLV/HFONNAK7/FRUHDLVHFONNAK7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/HDLV/HFONNAK7/FRUHDLVHFONNAK7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/HDLV/HFONNAK7/FRUHDLVHFONNAK7.SMALL.jpg RushFan This is a light that I came up with to hang above my bar. I used empty liquor bottles and light fixtures. To make 1 light, you will need: 1 empty liquor bottle (or wine) 1 lamp fixture kit ($10.97 @ HD) 1 25 watt equivalent cold cathode compact fluorescent bulb ($13.47 for a pair @ HD)....
By: RushFan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:03:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Inexpensive-kitchen-light-upgrade-using-pallet-wo/
Inexpensive kitchen light upgrade, using pallet wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/EJHH/HFD1F2XP/FZ3EJHHHFD1F2XP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/EJHH/HFD1F2XP/FZ3EJHHHFD1F2XP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/EJHH/HFD1F2XP/FZ3EJHHHFD1F2XP.SMALL.jpg just4u2c Just a little background info.. Recently we bought ourselves a nice little chunk of land to do all sorts of projects on. It came with a 1979 manufactured house. Now the house is in great shape, it does need a little..... updating... It hasn't been touched much since 1979. Everything is a learning ex...
By: just4u2c

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:47:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thing-light-please/
"Thing", light please! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/LPPW/HFD1FPHQ/FBRLPPWHFD1FPHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/LPPW/HFD1FPHQ/FBRLPPWHFD1FPHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/LPPW/HFD1FPHQ/FBRLPPWHFD1FPHQ.SMALL.jpg fraz75 A nice chandelier inspired Thing of the Addams family. A hand reaches out from a mysterious box in the ceiling and holding a light bulb. I love this idea! Now I'll try to explain how I realize it. Realization of the hand First, I am dedicated to the realization of "Thing" and I used the techni...
By: fraz75

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:11:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tres-lamp/
Tres lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/BB24/HFBK6Y8K/F81BB24HFBK6Y8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/BB24/HFBK6Y8K/F81BB24HFBK6Y8K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/BB24/HFBK6Y8K/F81BB24HFBK6Y8K.SMALL.jpg timwikander For my third project as an Instructables Artist in Residence, I set out to design a simple yet sturdy desk lamp that almost anyone could make.  Drawing inspiration from scrap project materials and Hoang M Nguyen's "Lampfire", Tres Lamp is a customizable lamp that can be constructed with the most bas...
By: timwikander

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 20:21:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-CDs-Lamp/
Recycled CDs Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/7A4Q/HF244C3E/FJ77A4QHF244C3E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/7A4Q/HF244C3E/FJ77A4QHF244C3E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/7A4Q/HF244C3E/FJ77A4QHF244C3E.SMALL.jpg uncellfish Ever got a stock of useless CDs? Don't throw them away! make a beautiful CDs lamp instead This brief tutorial will show you how to make a very cheap and sustainable lamp out of your old CDs collection Tempted about this? Budget = 10 - 20 EUR Time = 4 - 8 hrs Tools = basic toolbox Difficulty = easy...
By: uncellfish

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:49:04 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/Dining-Room-Light-When-you-cant-afford-it-MAKE/
Dining Room Light - When you can't afford it, MAKE IT! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/LJ66/HET1EUA1/F96LJ66HET1EUA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/LJ66/HET1EUA1/F96LJ66HET1EUA1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/LJ66/HET1EUA1/F96LJ66HET1EUA1.SMALL.jpg jmitch77 After I completed the Garage door table, my wife and I wanted to shed some light on it.  The fixture we had was something I had installed when I built our dining room addition several years ago.  It needed replaced with a more "interesting" look - one that would match the table.  The light we liked ...
By: jmitch77

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:38:26 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/The-most-Eco-Friendly-lampshade/
The most Eco-Friendly lampshade! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/4YH3/HEI3WN4B/FOM4YH3HEI3WN4B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/4YH3/HEI3WN4B/FOM4YH3HEI3WN4B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/4YH3/HEI3WN4B/FOM4YH3HEI3WN4B.SMALL.jpg sathyanaarayanan hey people! here i will show you how to make a lampshade from only tetrapack cartons!!! (This was made for our schools e-week.) hope u have fun doing it! materials required: 1. lots of tetra packs. (took us nearly a week to collect it! :) so be patient) 2. superglue or a hot glue gun or even j...
By: sathyanaarayanan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:07:17 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...
By: pinomelean

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/EyeBall-little-Desklamp-Rusty-Steampunk/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/OP67/HDYZIG06/FRTOP67HDYZIG06.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/OP67/HDYZIG06/FRTOP67HDYZIG06.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/OP67/HDYZIG06/FRTOP67HDYZIG06.SMALL.jpg Falkenberg Hello, this is an little Desklamp i´ve made from scrap. it´s made of an old Bosch bicycle lamp, an wood cutter an carengine valvespring, an cooper tube and an mobilphone charger. -at first i bend the tube a bit to find an nicelooking form for it. -then i drilled an hole in the lamp and brazed the...
By: Falkenberg

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 04:50:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Totally-Handmade-Cardboard-Pendant-Lamp-Easy-to-m/
Totally Handmade Cardboard Pendant Lamp. Easy to make. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya Hello Fellows, Here I am again with my latest instructable, an awesome & professional looking pendant lamp made of cardboard, and that too totally handmade, which means you don't need any 3D softwares, laser cutter etc. The best part is , it's very simple and easy to make, and once you finish it no...
By: Tarun Upadhyaya

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:45:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lotus-Pendant-Lamp-Bent-wood/
Lotus Pendant Lamp- Bent wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/B8JW/HDOW6GCH/FG9B8JWHDOW6GCH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/B8JW/HDOW6GCH/FG9B8JWHDOW6GCH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/B8JW/HDOW6GCH/FG9B8JWHDOW6GCH.SMALL.jpg shazni When you get into wood working...at some point you would want to bend wood. You can laminate thin strips, steam bend or kerf bend. I wanted to try a petal shaped  pendant lamp...since my lamp was to be light  laminating was out..so was kerf cut bends as there would be nothing to cut since I wanted t...
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2013 19:50:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Le-Glass-Light-Box/
Le Glass Light Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/BYI3/HAQ2UUCT/FBMBYI3HAQ2UUCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/BYI3/HAQ2UUCT/FBMBYI3HAQ2UUCT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/BYI3/HAQ2UUCT/FBMBYI3HAQ2UUCT.SMALL.jpg Squishy Tank The light box is a quick and easy project to do that is great a gifts or personal display. The onyl out of reach tool for anyone would be a CNC machine, which i used witha  diamonddrag tip to engrave in the glass. This project is requires very basic wood working/ electrical skills and is beautiful t...
By: Squishy Tank

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:02:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Olive-Oil-Lamp/
How To Make Your Own Olive Oil Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/FRCG/HD7U01KX/F58FRCGHD7U01KX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/FRCG/HD7U01KX/F58FRCGHD7U01KX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/FRCG/HD7U01KX/F58FRCGHD7U01KX.SMALL.jpg ModernSurvivalBlog An olive oil lamp is a surprisingly safe and simple lamp that you can do-it-yourself. It produces light, as much as, or more than, an ordinary candle, and is an alternative to kerosene-style oil lamps. The concept of burning oil from vegetables (olive oil) in the home rather than petroleum based ker...
By: ModernSurvivalBlog

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:10:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Candle-Light-from-an-old-Bulb/
Candle Light from an old Bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/5LB8/H7430QQL/F6Z5LB8H7430QQL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/5LB8/H7430QQL/F6Z5LB8H7430QQL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/5LB8/H7430QQL/F6Z5LB8H7430QQL.SMALL.jpg Murpheus! I came up with this idea as i was disconnecting an old bulb in my house... what we will need... What you will need: - 1 old Bulb (i prefer E24 or B22) - 1 old nozzle from burner motor - Copper wire (for the Base) - 25cm of wick - Lamp Oil - And of course a cup of Coffee... How to Break the Bulb...
By: Murpheus!

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:03:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Wire-a-Turned-Wooden-Lamp/
How to Wire a Turned Wooden Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/GEOS/FPP7WKJF/FJRGEOSFPP7WKJF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/GEOS/FPP7WKJF/FJRGEOSFPP7WKJF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/GEOS/FPP7WKJF/FJRGEOSFPP7WKJF.SMALL.jpg blightdesign Steps on how to wire a turned lamp. This instructable assumes you have a turned wood lamp base (or something similar) already made and finished.If you haven't ever turned anything on a lathe, I highly recommend it. Materials and Tools You'll need the following materials:- Lamp Socket, I get mi...
By: blightdesign

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2009 08:03:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Lamp-and-Tool-Holder-Using-Microwave-Sa/
Magnetic Lamp and Tool Holder - Using Microwave Salvage Parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/HWZ0/HC3PR6KB/FCOHWZ0HC3PR6KB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/HWZ0/HC3PR6KB/FCOHWZ0HC3PR6KB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/HWZ0/HC3PR6KB/FCOHWZ0HC3PR6KB.SMALL.jpg russ_hensel There never seems to be enough light in the shop, and when working with a band saw or drill it can be very important to clearly see what you are doing.  I had an old broken lamp hanging around thought it would be good to adapt it to a magnetic base, that would let me stick the light on my tools and ...
By: russ_hensel

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:46:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Magical-Beer-Bottle-Candle/
Make A Beer Bottle Shaped Candle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/QGGE/HC9M3NA8/F7BQGGEHC9M3NA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/QGGE/HC9M3NA8/F7BQGGEHC9M3NA8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/QGGE/HC9M3NA8/F7BQGGEHC9M3NA8.SMALL.jpg hithernthither Materials: Tongs (Not shown) Funnel Hammer (Not shown) Glue (Not shown) Beer Bottle Large Candle Melt Your Candle Get a small pot and stick your candle in it. Turn the heat on low. Wait. Check on it every few minutes. Be careful, you can burn the wax! If it starts smoking, take it off the he...
By: hithernthither

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:41:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Contemporary-Japanese-Table-Lamp/
Contemporary Japanese Table Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/JL9S/HAUNNH4X/FWGJL9SHAUNNH4X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/JL9S/HAUNNH4X/FWGJL9SHAUNNH4X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/JL9S/HAUNNH4X/FWGJL9SHAUNNH4X.SMALL.jpg skidrum My mother was eyeing the Asian-style lamps at Target and World Market, so with Christmas approaching, I decided to build her one. This project can be completed with basic woodworking skills and less than $20 worth of materials. If you're interested, read on! Tools - Jigsaw: I purchased a Makita 432...
By: skidrum

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:01:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Vacuum-Tube-Night-Light/
Steampunk Vacuum Tube Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/JGKN/HAWBWLAW/FYWJGKNHAWBWLAW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/JGKN/HAWBWLAW/FYWJGKNHAWBWLAW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/JGKN/HAWBWLAW/FYWJGKNHAWBWLAW.SMALL.jpg botronics My 5 year old granddaughter wanted a night light for her bedroom. Recently I have been building things with a Steampunk look, so this give me an excuse to build another project. This project uses some recycled materials that can be found at your local thrift store. Vacuum tubes can be found on Ebay ...
By: botronics

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:19:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Daylightmoonlight-two-way-LED-fishtank-light/
Daylight/moonlight two-way LED fishtank light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/3T65/HBHGJ1GF/FJM3T65HBHGJ1GF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/3T65/HBHGJ1GF/FJM3T65HBHGJ1GF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/3T65/HBHGJ1GF/FJM3T65HBHGJ1GF.SMALL.jpg kpuff My wife wanted a new fish-tank for Christmas, so I decided to make a two way light for it using white and blue LED's. I made a LED light bar out of aluminum and a power supply for it. LED light bar I wired 5 blue LED's in with the white ones as the blue light really brings out the color in the fi...
By: kpuff

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 19:55:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Box-2/
Light Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/5XEA/HAWSIBX8/FXI5XEAHAWSIBX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/5XEA/HAWSIBX8/FXI5XEAHAWSIBX8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/5XEA/HAWSIBX8/FXI5XEAHAWSIBX8.SMALL.jpg delno Time: around 6 hours Cost: up to $35 A light box is a box with one translucent side that allows light to pass through. Light boxes are functional in many different crafts/arts including photography, illustration and design. Cheap light boxes online start around $40, so I thought I could build a ni...
By: delno

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:36:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shotgun-shell-Christmas-lights/
Shotgun shell Christmas lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/X9DT/HAUNN106/FR9X9DTHAUNN106.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/X9DT/HAUNN106/FR9X9DTHAUNN106.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/X9DT/HAUNN106/FR9X9DTHAUNN106.SMALL.jpg instructa-seal A true expression of redneck pride..... Materials What you need: Strand of Christmas lights. Lots of 20-gauge shotgun shells. ( used! )* A pair of pliers. And a lot of patience... *be sure to clean your shells well. You should also polish the metal end of the shells if they are old or rusty. ...
By: instructa-seal

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:01:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-tiny-inspection-light/
cheap tiny inspection light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/PG5J/HAVGJHUB/FQPPG5JHAVGJHUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/PG5J/HAVGJHUB/FQPPG5JHAVGJHUB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/PG5J/HAVGJHUB/FQPPG5JHAVGJHUB.SMALL.jpg champx I wanted a light inspection but I did not spend a lot of money in it! for this assembly must: - 5g sugru (sugru.com) - Optical fiber (http://www.conrad.fr/ce/fr/product/183385/Cble-de-fibres-optiques-en-plastique/SHOP_AREA_17419&promotionareaSearchDetail=005 about 2$) - Cheap led light (about 2$) ...
By: champx

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 06:09:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Flashlight-Conversion/
LED Flashlight Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/5SSD/HAFHKY3E/FUJ5SSDHAFHKY3E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/5SSD/HAFHKY3E/FUJ5SSDHAFHKY3E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/5SSD/HAFHKY3E/FUJ5SSDHAFHKY3E.SMALL.jpg ProfMuggs As hurricane Sandy was nearing the New York area, I gathered up all of our flashlights including the cheap giveaway ones like this Mets flashlight.  I made sure they all had batteries, but one flashlight had a bad bulb even though I had plenty of C batteries to use in it. I thought of a way to make ...
By: ProfMuggs

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 15:51:45 PST 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/Ebook-led-light/
Ebook led light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/GNY8/HA4MG4EA/FYKGNY8HA4MG4EA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/GNY8/HA4MG4EA/FYKGNY8HA4MG4EA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/GNY8/HA4MG4EA/FYKGNY8HA4MG4EA.SMALL.jpg Paxpan It will not be the prettiest or the best, but surely is the cheapest I've ever seen. Its construction is very easy and took me only 30 minutes of work (once compiled the material, of course). I used some of the material I had at home for other projects, so the most expensive was the battery. No ser...
By: Paxpan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:53:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Improbably-Bright-LED-Task-Lamp/
How to Make an Improbably Bright LED Task Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/E1MI/H994XG28/FU2E1MIH994XG28.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/E1MI/H994XG28/FU2E1MIH994XG28.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/E1MI/H994XG28/FU2E1MIH994XG28.SMALL.jpg spcutler Fiat Lux!  The rallying cry of every scientist, engineer, handyman, or anyone that has to work on small fiddly bits.  You can never have enough light when working on some things. I wanted a replacement for my 250 watt halogen--a lamp which, while sufficiently bright, was so hot that it was impossib...
By: spcutler

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:39:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Repurposed-Vegetable-Steamer-Desk-Lamp/
Dieselpunk Vegetable Steamer Desk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/8I0B/H8LVXEG7/FP78I0BH8LVXEG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/8I0B/H8LVXEG7/FP78I0BH8LVXEG7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/8I0B/H8LVXEG7/FP78I0BH8LVXEG7.SMALL.jpg jawasan  Here is a quick and easy project you can do in 30 minutes with some objects you more than likely have in your home. Just about every home has an extra desk lamp stored away or you can find one cheaply priced at a second hand store. A new veggie steamer can be purchased for a couple bucks at the gro...
By: jawasan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 09:14:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultra-Awesome-LaptopGamers-Button/
Ultra Awesome LaptopGamers Button! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/5T59/H8FYPB10/FWJ5T59H8FYPB10.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/5T59/H8FYPB10/FWJ5T59H8FYPB10.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/5T59/H8FYPB10/FWJ5T59H8FYPB10.SMALL.jpg ElSmago Ever needed a quick source of light? Well here is the answer to your prayers! THELAPTOPGAMERS THEMED LIGHT BUTTON!!! Just slap the button, and immediately your world will be full of bright light! Step 1: Creating the base First, open SolidWorks and create a new part. Then, Open a sketch on th...
By: ElSmago

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:42:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Flexible-LED-Strip-Installation-in-My-Subaru/
DIY Flexible LED Strip Installation in My Subaru - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/VN74/H8CVKEP3/F9VVN74H8CVKEP3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/VN74/H8CVKEP3/F9VVN74H8CVKEP3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/VN74/H8CVKEP3/F9VVN74H8CVKEP3.SMALL.jpg LEDLightingHut We decided to demo Flexibl strip Led’s on a 2006 Subaru Impreza. Our goal was to mimic the Audi style headlights, with out extensive modifications. In other words we did not want to make any modification that would not be easily removable. So these are the steps we took. We began with the 48cm L...
By: LEDLightingHut

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:01:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Lamps/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/MI3T/H8CVHVU4/FSJMI3TH8CVHVU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/MI3T/H8CVHVU4/FSJMI3TH8CVHVU4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/MI3T/H8CVHVU4/FSJMI3TH8CVHVU4.SMALL.jpg terrapol My fifth instructable, this one presenting some work from a few years back. A few years ago i made 4 lamps using concrete, as presents. I wanted to investigate the process of casting at the scale of the object. I designed the forms on Rhino, lasercut the formwork from thin styrene sheets (1mm), us...
By: terrapol

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:48:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fluorescent-Tube-Illumination/
Fluorescent Tube Illumination - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/ATVX/H88XI2GY/FP6ATVXH88XI2GY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/ATVX/H88XI2GY/FP6ATVXH88XI2GY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/ATVX/H88XI2GY/FP6ATVXH88XI2GY.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma Pre story: It all begun when the lamp in our bath started to blink like a disco lamp - blinking all the time. All of a sudden on the next day it did not have any signs of life ... it was dead. We decided to simply replace it and went out to the store. Surprisingly the new replacement lamp was 10 p...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:48:49 PDT 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/Lamp-X-The-Atmospheric-Lamp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/PY1T/H5E9PRZ0/FB1PY1TH5E9PRZ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/PY1T/H5E9PRZ0/FB1PY1TH5E9PRZ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/PY1T/H5E9PRZ0/FB1PY1TH5E9PRZ0.SMALL.jpg SeanDavies     Atmosphere is a spatial quality that extends far beyond the physical attributes of a space. These qualities can be sensory, emotional, harmony, beauty, a feeling of presence and can set the mood and overall feel of a space. The experience of space and the emotions they evoke are greatly affected...
By: SeanDavies

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Aug 2012 22:54:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Copper-Colored-Beer-Bottle-LED-Light-Chan/
Aluminum Copper Colored Beer Bottle LED Light Chandelier (With Cap Saver Display) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/CLSO/H4AGI8QW/FYNCLSOH4AGI8QW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/CLSO/H4AGI8QW/FYNCLSOH4AGI8QW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/CLSO/H4AGI8QW/FYNCLSOH4AGI8QW.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED Hi everyone! This is Michael with Elemental LED! This has been a long awaited project of mine and I am so excited to show it to you all! Hooking the lights up is fairly simple on this project but it is the chandelier frame that can be a little tricky. I suggest coming up with a design you like and ...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:33:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-huge-flashing-billboard-for-500/
How to build a huge, flashing billboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1L/YLKP/H401VB79/F1LYLKPH401VB79.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1L/YLKP/H401VB79/F1LYLKPH401VB79.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1L/YLKP/H401VB79/F1LYLKPH401VB79.SMALL.jpg Dijky I'm a party organiser from Amsterdam and I wanted something special and visual to decorate my events. I came up with the idea to have  a huge, flashing billboard build by a lighting company. This was way too expensive, so I decided to build one myself in the backyard. I had no previous experience wi...
By: Dijky

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2012 06:59:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-lava-lamp-without-alka-seltzer/
DIY lava lamp without alka-seltzer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6I/9C3C/H337KG19/F6I9C3CH337KG19.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6I/9C3C/H337KG19/F6I9C3CH337KG19.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6I/9C3C/H337KG19/F6I9C3CH337KG19.SMALL.jpg tgferreira184 in my school project I decided to make a lava lamp, becouse I wanted one. I made a little research and almost all used alka-seltzer and could be only used one time, beiing necessary to put more alka-seltzer to make it run again. all you need is: a small alluminium can, a piece of net, a pice of MDF,...
By: tgferreira184

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 05:13:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mason-Jar-Chandelier/
Mason Jar Chandelier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/Z7T2/H2WEPTLE/FB2Z7T2H2WEPTLE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/Z7T2/H2WEPTLE/FB2Z7T2H2WEPTLE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/Z7T2/H2WEPTLE/FB2Z7T2H2WEPTLE.SMALL.jpg katlinbr After living for close to two years without enough live/work light I decided to make a lighting fixture. One that would meet my specific needs without costing an arm and a leg. I had long thought of putting light bulbs in the hundreds of peanut butter and applesauce jars that I had eaten my way thro...
By: katlinbr

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 19:03:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Autumn-Leaf-Lamp/
Autumn Leaf Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/9BLQ/GZQR1I85/FSI9BLQGZQR1I85.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/9BLQ/GZQR1I85/FSI9BLQGZQR1I85.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 16:03:15 PDT 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/YRF0/GXUZIJM7/F0MYRF0GXUZIJM7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/YRF0/GXUZIJM7/F0MYRF0GXUZIJM7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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

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