http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 21:30:51 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Stuck-Clock-Button-On-A-2001-Accord/
Stuck Clock Button & Blown Light On A 2001 Accord - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/YI23/HGIEWJR2/F84YI23HGIEWJR2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/YI23/HGIEWJR2/F84YI23HGIEWJR2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/YI23/HGIEWJR2/F84YI23HGIEWJR2.SMALL.jpg wongman2001 Clock on friends car never worked. Can't see at night and the hour adjust button is stuck in ! The Hour Adjust Button Is Stuck ! Very annoying, hour keeps advancing every second .... Pry Open The Clock Slip a small screw driver around the clock perimeter, gently pry open the tabs and slip out ...
By: wongman2001

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:38:53 PDT 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/Lamp-Clock-or-Clock-Lamp/
Lamp Clock (or Clock Lamp?) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 I almost convinced myself that I couldn't create lamps anymore, but since I started with the first one, I keep thinking of new ones! I can't stop making lamps anymore...HELP!! :D Anyway, I actually got this idea thinking about a clock that had light coming out of its numbers. I first made one a few...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:04:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Cinematography-Tutorial/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/B498/HFPTELKA/F62B498HFPTELKA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/B498/HFPTELKA/F62B498HFPTELKA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/B498/HFPTELKA/F62B498HFPTELKA.SMALL.jpg nroy5 So here's my tutorial on some basic cinematography to make your films look a lot more like they do in the movies. Keep in mind that there are many different ways of accomplishing the movie look. Depending on the genre of movie, and what you have available to you. (For example, if you have little to ...
By: nroy5

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:30:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nightlight-Projector/
Nightlight Projector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/7LJ6/HFSHTOX1/FJB7LJ6HFSHTOX1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/7LJ6/HFSHTOX1/FJB7LJ6HFSHTOX1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/7LJ6/HFSHTOX1/FJB7LJ6HFSHTOX1.SMALL.jpg CrazyContraptions This is a simple project I made not long ago. It looks nice, is simple to make, and will light up a room.                                         Materials:                                                                                                                                                ...
By: CrazyContraptions

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:34:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Sun-Jar/
Giant Sun Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid I love my solar lights, as I've documented here and there on this site, particularly those that I put in jars and bottles.  I've had this oversize glass cookie jar cluttering up my counter space for years, and when we decided to get rid of it, I figured I'd repurpose it instead of sending it off t...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:57:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-up-Wall-Make-Robot/
Light up Wall Make Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/185T/HFD17TW4/FJ9185THFD17TW4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/185T/HFD17TW4/FJ9185THFD17TW4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/185T/HFD17TW4/FJ9185THFD17TW4.SMALL.jpg lookwhatjoeysmaking this is a light box with make as the symbol. i have it hooked up to a wall outlet that i can turn on and off and i love just flicking the switch.i don't know how much it cost because most of the parts i had around. Materials/ tools : saw wood glue rope tape me-surer pencil h...
By: lookwhatjoeysmaking

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:15:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mood-lighting-for-TV-cabinet/
Mood lighting for TV cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/TODI/HFD1ERUS/FVGTODIHFD1ERUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/TODI/HFD1ERUS/FVGTODIHFD1ERUS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/TODI/HFD1ERUS/FVGTODIHFD1ERUS.SMALL.jpg ornevo Turn your TV cabinet into a color-changing mood light decoration ! Choose colors to match your mood, and share with friends! LED lamps with wireless remote control Joined a string of lamps behind the TV cabinet Turn on the lights depending on the mood you want to create- Enjoy! You can bu...
By: ornevo

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 05:56:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/tin-cans-lamp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/8K1X/HFD1DFY1/FYN8K1XHFD1DFY1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/8K1X/HFD1DFY1/FYN8K1XHFD1DFY1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/8K1X/HFD1DFY1/FYN8K1XHFD1DFY1.SMALL.jpg skorpijon Drink 550 cans of soda, take off the opener, cut the opener with forceps, bend the opener on a circular wire, with openers you must make a curtain, finish like you started, this means that you must bend the opener on a circular wire, and there you have it a perfect tin can lamp curtain.
By: skorpijon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:42:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Star-constellation-light/
LED Star constellation light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/Y2M7/HFD1JJFP/FYWY2M7HFD1JJFP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/Y2M7/HFD1JJFP/FYWY2M7HFD1JJFP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/Y2M7/HFD1JJFP/FYWY2M7HFD1JJFP.SMALL.jpg Paulbacca This project is to make a larger LED light than the previous night light that I have done. It uses more LED's but had less electronics to do so it is easier for those that are not into soldering etc. It's really quite simple so I hope you'll give it a go. If it's not for you, your kids will love it....
By: Paulbacca

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:42:56 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/Easy-DIY-Bent-Plywood-Light-Fixtues/
Easy DIY Bent Plywood Light Fixtues( NO Steaming, laminating or kerf cuts!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/22Q3/HFBK9ZC3/F7Z22Q3HFBK9ZC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/22Q3/HFBK9ZC3/F7Z22Q3HFBK9ZC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/22Q3/HFBK9ZC3/F7Z22Q3HFBK9ZC3.SMALL.jpg shazni Why are light fixtures so expensive ....for the life of me I can't understand the exorbitant prices of some light shades. I have never had a reason to buy a shade( cause I lived in places which already had some...and since I didn't own the house..I had no reason to change them)....so I was totally u...
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:07:11 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/Mousetrap-Remote-Igniter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/V1SA/HFBK901R/F3QV1SAHFBK901R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/V1SA/HFBK901R/F3QV1SAHFBK901R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/V1SA/HFBK901R/F3QV1SAHFBK901R.SMALL.jpg BackroomWorkdesk Here is a rig for lighting fireworks remotely. It consists mainly of a mousetrap, a piece of brass tube, a matchbox striker pad, and a match.  It is a fun project to build, but I would classify it more of a 'novelty' because it isn't super practical. Watch the video for a demonstration and an expla...
By: BackroomWorkdesk

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 16:32:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tetris-Lamp/
Tetris Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/8EUG/HF244IPY/F2A8EUGHF244IPY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/8EUG/HF244IPY/F2A8EUGHF244IPY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/8EUG/HF244IPY/F2A8EUGHF244IPY.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 I created this lamp in honor of one of my favorite video games, Tetris. I must admit that I am not a big video game player, but this game is so famous that almost everybody knows it, including me! :D This lampshade is very easy to make and you can simply throw it away and change it whenever you get...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 16:25:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Bulb-Fitting/
Light Bulb Fitting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/CPJZ/HF243YDP/FIXCPJZHF243YDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/CPJZ/HF243YDP/FIXCPJZHF243YDP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/CPJZ/HF243YDP/FIXCPJZHF243YDP.SMALL.jpg darrenhall Hiya. I am always making extensions and adapting our lighting throughout the house for use with my wife's projects, or mine. We needed an extension to place a hot bulb into an area with mould - apparently it does not like light and heat. Off I went dutifully to our local Macro and bought a fitting ...
By: darrenhall

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 12:30:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spring-Time-Flower-Mood-Lamp-Featuring-Color-Chang/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/6OB6/HF23M995/FK06OB6HF23M995.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/6OB6/HF23M995/FK06OB6HF23M995.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/6OB6/HF23M995/FK06OB6HF23M995.SMALL.jpg Peoples-Exchange This is a very simple mood light to celebrate the beginning of Spring! They can be made for  ~$1.50ea and takes only a few minutes to assemble.  It has an 80hr battery life, 7 colors and 2x CR2032 batteries.  Bill of Materials:  1. Hot Glue Gun w/ Hot Glue 2. 3D Printed Lamp Body (Available for fr...
By: Peoples-Exchange

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:55:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Art-In-Light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/WUHF/HF2407ED/FBLWUHFHF2407ED.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/WUHF/HF2407ED/FBLWUHFHF2407ED.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/WUHF/HF2407ED/FBLWUHFHF2407ED.SMALL.jpg macydalydog These are photographs of my four foot by four foot, wood base and plastic cup instillation.  It is back lit with drilled holes and Christmas lights and took about three months to create.
By: macydalydog

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 18:09:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamp-from-Scrap-Wood/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/E1YP/HF23M5Q4/F1KE1YPHF23M5Q4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/E1YP/HF23M5Q4/F1KE1YPHF23M5Q4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/E1YP/HF23M5Q4/F1KE1YPHF23M5Q4.SMALL.jpg drbipper Intro: 1. I made a lamp out of scrap wood in my garage. The tools I used included a tape measure, pencil, mitre saw, air compressor, and trim nailer. The only materials were scrap wood, nails, and a $9 lamp kit from Walmart. 2. I got the idea after thinking for a while about productive ways to use ...
By: drbipper

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 10:12:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Wrap-60s-Lamp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/5X4H/HEXSSHAI/FQH5X4HHEXSSHAI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/5X4H/HEXSSHAI/FQH5X4HHEXSSHAI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/5X4H/HEXSSHAI/FQH5X4HHEXSSHAI.SMALL.jpg Jessie Marie With an ever-growing accumulation of bubble wrap, I began to wonder what I could do with all of it to make some kind of eye-popping decoration. I decided to create a simple flashlight opperated lamp with some everyday items I had lying around in my scrap bins. Now this groovy bubble wrap hanging lam...
By: Jessie Marie

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:30:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spiral-Lamp/
Spiral Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YDL/HEXSSEZT/FKG3YDLHEXSSEZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YDL/HEXSSEZT/FKG3YDLHEXSSEZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YDL/HEXSSEZT/FKG3YDLHEXSSEZT.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 After a few weeks without any idea that I really liked, I am finally back with this spiral lamp!  I was in the middle of upholstering a chair in the basement, when I found a bag full of old wood dowels that my father didn't need anymore. I have never really worked with wood but I always wished I co...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 12:32:03 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/West-Texas-Bonfire-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/H3O4/HET1B6PT/F3KH3O4HET1B6PT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/H3O4/HET1B6PT/F3KH3O4HET1B6PT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/H3O4/HET1B6PT/F3KH3O4HET1B6PT.SMALL.jpg harthoppy we are in a Extreme dry spell right now in West Texas , ( Midland) not enough rain to put out a lit Match in the lasty few years.  I got an Idea from (*findname) the cool thing about this was i had most this stuff. i think if i had to put a number on it i would say i spent about $20 total ,  
By: harthoppy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:24:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Pose-able-LED-Light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/KTAQ/HET1FGVT/F29KTAQHET1FGVT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/KTAQ/HET1FGVT/F29KTAQHET1FGVT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/KTAQ/HET1FGVT/F29KTAQHET1FGVT.SMALL.jpg Johnnytheguy Here is  a quick and easy modification to make your USB LED or other light pose-able, so you can easily aim it where it needs to be. You can take an existing light, or use one of the many nifty Instructables. I used the same concept to make a flower LED light for my daughter (http://www.instructable...
By: Johnnytheguy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:01:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Latern/
Electric Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/CMQU/HET1B1C2/F95CMQUHET1B1C2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/CMQU/HET1B1C2/F95CMQUHET1B1C2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/CMQU/HET1B1C2/F95CMQUHET1B1C2.SMALL.jpg GhoustDoggy Recycle old stuff and make new stuff is a  skill that every builder must   know, I recycled this old gas latern and made this completely operational elcetric lamp. It's not hard to make this you just need basic electrical skill and some parts. Paint You can paint It however you want I chose bla...
By: GhoustDoggy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 02:04:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ice-lamp/
ice lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/N7ZO/HEQEG1PD/FZTN7ZOHEQEG1PD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/N7ZO/HEQEG1PD/FZTN7ZOHEQEG1PD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/N7ZO/HEQEG1PD/FZTN7ZOHEQEG1PD.SMALL.jpg lockershop (I have entered this for the "lamps and lighting" contest so If you think it is worthy of a vote I would be really grateful if you supported me in the contest ) Having seen some images of the Ice Hotel in Sweden I was inspired to make a fully functioning lamp entirely out of ice. After quite a few ...
By: lockershop

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:15:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blue-Glass-Mulery-Wood-Table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/Y4KV/HET0QX3E/FZMY4KVHET0QX3E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/Y4KV/HET0QX3E/FZMY4KVHET0QX3E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/Y4KV/HET0QX3E/FZMY4KVHET0QX3E.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios This was a project based around a specific slab of rare wood.  Finding Mulberry the size of these slabs in Montana requires decades and decades of ridged pruning to force the tree to stay low and get big.  Who knows how many pies this old girl provided her family before succumbing to old age.  This ...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:44:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-light-post-on-the-cheap/
How to make a light post on the cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/14EC/HERLT60V/FYL14ECHERLT60V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/14EC/HERLT60V/FYL14ECHERLT60V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/14EC/HERLT60V/FYL14ECHERLT60V.SMALL.jpg dead hawk It gets dark where I live, and we were the only people on the street without a light post, so using my knowledge in constructing electrical items, I built one without spending a dime. But how? some ask well in this instructable I'll show you using these simple supplies that you might have lying arou...
By: dead hawk

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:00:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-Lanterns/
Rainbow Lanterns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/WW51/HELXCP92/FCGWW51HELXCP92.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/WW51/HELXCP92/FCGWW51HELXCP92.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/WW51/HELXCP92/FCGWW51HELXCP92.SMALL.jpg shiba Get Inspired! I stumbled across these Chinese-style lanterns while at Michaels (local craft store). I always wanted to purchase white ones when I saw the cool ones at IKEA, but their cost made me feel otherwise. Luckily the ones at Michaels were only $1USD each, so I picked up one of each color. ...
By: shiba

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:28:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Alva-Dimmable-Chamber-Lamp/
The Alva Dimmable Chamber Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/SDR1/HELXKGPJ/FKRSDR1HELXKGPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/SDR1/HELXKGPJ/FKRSDR1HELXKGPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/SDR1/HELXKGPJ/FKRSDR1HELXKGPJ.SMALL.jpg GrissleFist   Inspiration can be found in a pile of junk. Sometimes, you can put it together with a good imagination and invent something.                                                                                                     -Thomas Alva Edison  This is an easy to make dimmable lamp that I put t...
By: GrissleFist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:47:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-box-spotlight/
Cardboard box spotlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/MPVP/HEI4FPK6/F8WMPVPHEI4FPK6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/MPVP/HEI4FPK6/F8WMPVPHEI4FPK6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/MPVP/HEI4FPK6/F8WMPVPHEI4FPK6.SMALL.jpg Misac-kun Hello fellow 'Iblers! And for those on a short budget and needs a spot light for film making or just illuminate a dark area, here is the solution, a cardboard box spotlight. Made from cardboard, tin foil and Adhesive tape! Plain and simple and anyone could do it in just a couple minutes! Materials...
By: Misac-kun

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:56:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-School-LED-CD-Lamp-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/5AW4/HEI48FHZ/F5L5AW4HEI48FHZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/5AW4/HEI48FHZ/F5L5AW4HEI48FHZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/5AW4/HEI48FHZ/F5L5AW4HEI48FHZ.SMALL.jpg SHS_PnE Materials: 5 LEDs PVC 4 CDs USB Cable 5 Resistors Wire Electrical Tape Duck Tape Procedures: Drill 5 holes into a CD (large enough for an LED to fit in each) Connect the LEDs in a parallel circuit. Put LEDs in the drilled holes. Run the USB wire through the PVC and attach to the parallel circuit. H...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:30:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-low-voltage-wire-system-lights-to-wall-mou/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/UJ0L/HEI4FF1Y/FQIUJ0LHEI4FF1Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/UJ0L/HEI4FF1Y/FQIUJ0LHEI4FF1Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/UJ0L/HEI4FF1Y/FQIUJ0LHEI4FF1Y.SMALL.jpg confu An easy way to use lights designed to be used in low voltage wire systems as a wall mounted light. Since I built this some time ago, I have no step-by -step pictures, but I think it´s pretty self-explanatory and easy to reproduce. Materials: a light for low voltage wire systems transformator for lo...
By: confu

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:20:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cute-little-desklamp-made-from-scrap-Fullmetal-St/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/QE8F/HEBNGX24/FIUQE8FHEBNGX24.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/QE8F/HEBNGX24/FIUQE8FHEBNGX24.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/QE8F/HEBNGX24/FIUQE8FHEBNGX24.SMALL.jpg Falkenberg Hi there, So here´s another little fullmetal lamp i´ve made from scrap. -The stand is an old heater valve handle - the tube is an leftover piece of copper tube from an cargas system wich i bend in this position, it´s brazed to the stand an an old wheelnut of an vintage mini cooper wich is is braze...
By: Falkenberg

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:53:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rustic-Tree-Branch-Lamp-Shades/
Rustic Tree Branch Lamp Shades - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/NXJX/HE7DAJQ1/F9SNXJXHE7DAJQ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/NXJX/HE7DAJQ1/F9SNXJXHE7DAJQ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/NXJX/HE7DAJQ1/F9SNXJXHE7DAJQ1.SMALL.jpg Muhaiminah Faiz This might sound a bit funny, but the idea of making this lamp came from my.... dream! :p So, I decided to make my dream come true. This ible will show you how to make lamp shades from small tree logs and branches. You should make these lamp shades right away, why? because- These lamp shades are too...
By: Muhaiminah Faiz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:17:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-low-power-Ambient-Light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/X3O6/HDYZJ7TC/F3MX3O6HDYZJ7TC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/X3O6/HDYZJ7TC/F3MX3O6HDYZJ7TC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/X3O6/HDYZJ7TC/F3MX3O6HDYZJ7TC.SMALL.jpg focamonca You will need a light bulb, I used an lkea led lamp [http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/10222473/] 8,1 W and 400 lumen. After that you will need a traslucent oolor, I used a Pantone re
ll as you can see on the images. Start pouring the color on the top of the bulb mixing the base color to ge...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:10:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Twinkling-Patterned-Lamp-Shade/
Twinkling Patterned Lamp Shade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/HHZ4/HDYZC51S/FGKHHZ4HDYZC51S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/HHZ4/HDYZC51S/FGKHHZ4HDYZC51S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/HHZ4/HDYZC51S/FGKHHZ4HDYZC51S.SMALL.jpg Muhaiminah Faiz I didn't know crafting lamp shade would be this much fun, even last week I had no plan of making one. but now I have tons of ideas for lamp shades! Anyways, I tried to make a different lamp shade this time. It turned out to be really sweet and gentle. This ible will show how to make a twinkling patt...
By: Muhaiminah Faiz

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:12:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Long-Life-for-Floodlights/
Long Life for Floodlights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/8MOE/HDYZBGT8/FTL8MOEHDYZBGT8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/8MOE/HDYZBGT8/FTL8MOEHDYZBGT8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/8MOE/HDYZBGT8/FTL8MOEHDYZBGT8.SMALL.jpg RangerJ Floodlights are known mostly for two things - short life and high cost. And significant energy consumption. I guess that's three things. My Instructable will halve the amount of power used, and with that, will dramatically increase bulb life. When bulb life goes up, cost goes down. I can't even say...
By: RangerJ

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:44:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Lamp-Multiple-Shades-easily-changeable/
One Lamp, Multiple Shades! (easily changeable) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/K66U/HE07P5CV/F18K66UHE07P5CV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/K66U/HE07P5CV/F18K66UHE07P5CV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/K66U/HE07P5CV/F18K66UHE07P5CV.SMALL.jpg Muhaiminah Faiz You can make anything out of cardboard! If you start listing them it won't come to an end. Cardboard have become quite popular in crafting lampshades, so I thought I'd give it a try. I always try to craft simple things and make the instructions as easy as possible. Anyways, this cardboard lampshade ...
By: Muhaiminah Faiz

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Mar 2013 08:00:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Affordable-Portable-Light-table/
Recycled, Affordable, Portable Light table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/8ZMP/HDYZDSCB/FLR8ZMPHDYZDSCB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/8ZMP/HDYZDSCB/FLR8ZMPHDYZDSCB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/8ZMP/HDYZDSCB/FLR8ZMPHDYZDSCB.SMALL.jpg nickneubrand As an art major I wanted a portable light/drafting table and couldn't find one that would be cost effective so I made this: Materials: -2 1/4" Outer Diameter Cardboard tubes: Ask local print shops if they have extras from their paper rolls. (Most places just throw these things out, theres really ...
By: nickneubrand

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:14:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Precision-LED-Task-Light/
Precision LED Task Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/SJLV/HC3PR7CT/F47SJLVHC3PR7CT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/SJLV/HC3PR7CT/F47SJLVHC3PR7CT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/SJLV/HC3PR7CT/F47SJLVHC3PR7CT.SMALL.jpg russ_hensel Sometimes you need a little more light in just the right place, perhaps not a lot of light but precisely where you need it - one solution is this precision LED task light. I built my first because despite a nice light on my band saw the machine cast a shadow on just the place I wanted to see: where ...
By: russ_hensel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 05:45:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cube-Lamp/
Cube Cardboard Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/1M1L/HDOVL2US/F3Q1M1LHDOVL2US.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/1M1L/HDOVL2US/F3Q1M1LHDOVL2US.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/1M1L/HDOVL2US/F3Q1M1LHDOVL2US.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 There is not much to say except that this lamp is COMPLETELY made with cardboard!  I hope I can make this instructable easy enough for all of you to try it. I needed a lot of patience to make this lamp but the results are worth it. I can't tell you enough how rewarding it is! :) Draw many littl...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:09:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/GlowingFlashing-Numeral-Table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/9M64/HD4VDV5I/FMC9M64HD4VDV5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/9M64/HD4VDV5I/FMC9M64HD4VDV5I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/9M64/HD4VDV5I/FMC9M64HD4VDV5I.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios I made this as a surprise for the prom committee girls here at school.  They had just asked for a table to go with their "Night in the lights" theme lounge.  Well that sounded boring so I took their dimensions and created a flashing 2013 light up table for them.  The table will be raffled off to the...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:00:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Refinished-Lamp/
Refinished Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/33BY/HD4VMTQ3/FCZ33BYHD4VMTQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/33BY/HD4VMTQ3/FCZ33BYHD4VMTQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/33BY/HD4VMTQ3/FCZ33BYHD4VMTQ3.SMALL.jpg english tea These 20 year old brass plated lamps used to be popular but now they adulterate the bedrooms, lounges and home offices of young peoples first homes everywhere. ‘Here son/daughter, I thought you might find this lamp useful for your new home’ ‘Is it the really cool Ikea lamp that costs a fortune?’ ‘N...
By: english tea

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:34:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Light-box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/FPWZ/HD4VPKWZ/FJGFPWZHD4VPKWZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/FPWZ/HD4VPKWZ/FJGFPWZHD4VPKWZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/FPWZ/HD4VPKWZ/FJGFPWZHD4VPKWZ.SMALL.jpg alvaro.us see more here. materials used: 1. PWM motor controller 2. Power supply  3. L.E.D. light strips adhesive backed 4. terminal block 5. 12Guage electrical wire
By: alvaro.us

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:19:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lava-Lamp-2/
Permanent Lava Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/DEU3/HD4VDJ1U/FL9DEU3HD4VDJ1U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/DEU3/HD4VDJ1U/FL9DEU3HD4VDJ1U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/DEU3/HD4VDJ1U/FL9DEU3HD4VDJ1U.SMALL.jpg Buildone This is my first instructable so I hope you all like it! Answers to Make-To-Learn Q's: 1. What did you make? I made a working, permanent lava lamp and the materials for it are on the next page. Also, on my website, I show instructions for other not permanant lava lamps. 2. How did you make it? I ...
By: Buildone

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:34:46 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/PVC-Camera-and-Light-Mount/
PVC Camera and Light Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/10QY/HD8TWMDE/FQ510QYHD8TWMDE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/10QY/HD8TWMDE/FQ510QYHD8TWMDE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/10QY/HD8TWMDE/FQ510QYHD8TWMDE.SMALL.jpg DanteInfernal I've been wanting to do time-lapses of my art work for a long time, but never had the capacity to record any art I was doing non-digitally.  When I bought a webcam I thought I'd found the answer but I realized I never had the right angle.   Because we're engineers and solving problems is what we do,...
By: DanteInfernal

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:36:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-easy-cheap-seed-starting-plant-grow-lamp/
Quick, easy, cheap seed starting plant grow lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/6X7Q/HD4VDGFW/FR86X7QHD4VDGFW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/6X7Q/HD4VDGFW/FR86X7QHD4VDGFW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/6X7Q/HD4VDGFW/FR86X7QHD4VDGFW.SMALL.jpg captianoats So I plant a large garden each year, and the last couple of years I've started from seeds. There are several reasons to start your veggie and flower plants from seed: 1. There is a MUCH larger variety of plants and veggies by going with seeds. 2. It's much cheaper over time. You can usually buy 30 ...
By: captianoats

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:16:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-industrial-Hallway-light-installation/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/FV5M/HCRVR8OI/F30FV5MHCRVR8OI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/FV5M/HCRVR8OI/F30FV5MHCRVR8OI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/FV5M/HCRVR8OI/F30FV5MHCRVR8OI.SMALL.jpg Falkenberg Hi Folks, Here I show you the light installation I´ve done in my hallway/Corridor, it´s getting an industrial look again (wich the whole flat slowly becomes). it`s made of three old steel boxes (wich i found in the cellar of an wrecked house), an old gauge, thre ceramic lamp sockets and sometextil...
By: Falkenberg

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