Introduction: Modern Walnut Wall Lamps | 3D Printing Build
This design came about from the desire to clear up some space on my nightstand. I wanted a lamp but I didn't want to take up my precious space and so designing modern wall lamps was an obvious choice. Here I combine a simple cube type shade - 1 part opaque, 1 part transparent. I have used Philips Hue light bulbs to have some smart control over the lighting, however, the light kit I used has a simple toggle as well. The shade is then mounted on a piece of walnut wood for a nice modern look.
Step 1: What You Will Need
Step 2: 3D Printed Parts
Opaque Shade
- Low warp filament recommended
- 0.2mm layer height
- 15% infill
- Support not required
Light Fixture Bracket and Optional Drilling Guide
- Filament choice not important
- 0.2mm+ layer height
- 10% infill
- Support is not required
Transparent Shade
- Clear or transparent, low warp filament recommended
- 0.2mm layer height10-20% infill (infill pattern and % may vary how it diffuses light)
- Support optional
Attachments
Step 3: Finishing 3D Prints
- Remove any support material if it was used.
- Start by sanding down each outer portion of the printed parts – starting with 120 and slowly progressing up to 320 (or higher if desired).
- Using a lightly damp cloth, wipe down sanded parts to remove any dust.
- Apply 1-2 coats of primer.
- Lightly sand down dry primed parts with 600+ grit sandpaper.
- Using a lightly damp cloth, wipe down sanded parts to remove any dust.
- Apply 2-3 coats of paint to the opaque shade. I chose a matte white paint.
- Clear coated both the opaque shades and the transparent shades.
Step 4: Prepping Wood
- Cut 2 squares - roughly 14.5 inches on each side.
- Do some light sanding to your desired smoothness.
- Using a lightly damp cloth, wipe down sanded parts to remove any dust.
- Use a stain of your choice or linseed oil and apply to the front and sides of the wood.
- Once dry, clear coat.
Step 5: Assembly
- Use drilling guides to drill holes in the wood.
- Glue light fixture into the opaque shades.
- Use hot glue and glue the light kit into the light fixtures.
- Run wiring through the hole in the shade and line up the shade onto the wood.
- Screw shades onto the wood and optionally use glue to further secure them.
- Install light bulbs.
- Add your wall hanging hardware to the back of the wood.
- Add the transparent shade to the top of the opaque shade.
- Install screws into the wall where you intend to hang the lamps.
- Plug in lamps, and enjoy!
Step 6: Wrap-up
Thanks for checking out the Modern Walnut Wall Lamps 3D Printed build! If you enjoyed it, I post monthly builds using 3D printing on my website, https://www.adylinn.com/builds/.