Paper Lamp Test

So with my lamp loosely taped together I tried it out with a light inside. I used a candle opera and found it to be not that bright. I am going to therefore use a normal and higher watt light as a source and see how it turns out. I'll keep you posted on the process. On another note, my bended ply lamp is coming along and hope to finish it this week. Until next time...

paper lamp photos

Paper Lamp prototype

Paper Lamp

My paper lamp process has been interesting. For this project I wanted the assembly to be flat-packed and easy to assemble. I also wanted the lamp to be simple and quick to reproduce. This is so I would be potentially able to mass produce the lamps. I had a fun time trying to figure out different connecting methods for the paper, like I said the less material the better. I finally came up with a method that allows the lamp to hold together quite well. I will post pictures soon. Until next time.

Lamp in progress

The two-part mold worked really well. As did making sure the cord went through the whole piece and then through a hole in the bottom. I had to be like a surgeon during this part as not to cut the wire. It worked out well, and was rather fun. Until next time...

Paper Lamp

So we are starting our paper lamp project now, and I've come across some interesting ideas from flickr (which is a great site for inspiration). I really like the lamp above for its use of multiple types/colors of paper. While its overall design and shape are okay, its colors really worked for me. As I start this next project, I really want to play around with all different types of papers. I think I can get something interesting with layering the paper to create imagery. But, time will tell. Until next time...