DIY Sonobe Ball Lamp
Intro: DIY Sonobe Ball Lamp
I love this kind of folding. I tinker long time with this lamp, and finally this is the result.
I have used 80 gr. paper, is stable but not too heavy for hanging on a cable.
So here is the instruction. Please note, you need 30 of these elements, otherwise, you will not get a symmetric ball.
STEP 1:
The paper is A4 (For Us: US Letter size) size per unit, which is cut into a square.
STEP 2:
If my instruction for the folding is not clear enough, you can search for the Sonobe Triambic Icosahedron Ball (that's the correct term)
STEP 3:
The most important thing at the end is to put the items together properly. It must always be plugged together three elements.
In order to keep track : You have to build a star with 5 of these three elements. If there should be only four your ball will be not straight. ;-)
Above where the cable is located, you could glue the units, so it's a little more stable. I've used a cable holder at this version, so that the lamp will be more stable.
STEP 4:
It is important that you use energy saving lamp with not more than 30 watts or LED lamps in order to prevent the generation of heat. (EU Norm)
STEP 5:
My heart always beats higher when I turn the light on. I think it looks really great!
If you use darker paper, the light coming through the holes, which also has a very pleasant effect.
STEP 6:
Have fun! ;-)
You can see this instruction also in German on http://ludorn.wordpress.com/
This pictures are made by ludorn.
4 Comments
avon grechol 9 years ago
Tarun Upadhyaya 9 years ago
Oh...this is so awesome..loved how light is passing through each join. Beautiful :)
Ludorn 9 years ago
craftclarity 9 years ago
Oh wow, this is pretty!