Paper Deer Lamp

Hi All,

In this instructable, I will share how to make this beautiful paper deer lamp at home.

It does not need any special tools or power tools.... just paper cutter and soldering iron

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Step 1: What Do We Need ?

Materials

• Cartridge paper
• Template ( Link in next step)
• Paper cutter
• LED Strip
• LED 12V driver
• Wires
• Glue stick
• Soldering iron

Step 2: Design Credits

This project is inspired by Carlo DC's work, the download link is embedded in description of the video

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Deviations in approach :

• Used cartridge paper instead of a cardboard
• Printed on A4 sheet scaling set at "fit to page"

Step 3: Prepare

• Stick the 4 corners of the templates to cartridge paper
• We want to remove the template later so do not apply glue in the main area
• Always print two copies of template

Step 4: Ball Pen Trace

• Before we start cutting, use an old pen to trace impression of the lines
• This will help later as guide to fold and stick

Step 5: Cut Smaller Sections First

• Before we cut the outer edges, we must cut the inside sections
• If you are using a cartridge paper as me, then just cut the slots and horn
• Skip the square cut from the base section
• If using cardboard, cut as per the template

Step 6: Cutting

• Cut the edges as per template
• Fold and stick the edges

Step 7: LED

• I used 2 pieces of LED strips ( each pieces has 3 LEDs and runs at 12V )
• One piece goes on the top for horns and second for face
• Connect them in parallel and with 5.5mm DC connector

Step 8: Cleaning

This is the most important step before we continue, one must cleanup all the mess

Step 9: Admire

• Plug the lamp to the 12V adapter or 12V LED driver
• Hang it on the wall
• Admire!!!!

Future : Paper is bit delicate to work, I am thinking to make this with cardboard as Carl DC did. And bigger LED rather than a strip

Please share your suggestions and comments

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