I found a working lamp on the sidewalk and after a thorough clean I’m making a ”lampshade” with glass beads! I think I’ll use a ton more and get a softer bulb but how fun to experiment!
I love lamps that softly diffuse light — can’t go wrong with lanterns (link here, here and here for inspo), plus they have endless DIY potential. I made this one with a stack of shades + a base from another broken lamp.
New materials, instruments, software or objects often aren’t the solution for inspiration. Creativity is stoked by limits — work with what you’ve got, and don’t let consumer culture tell you shit about what you need. When you’re not overwhelmed with new, expansive (and expensive!) inputs, the outputs abound. Anyway, I’ve had this orb lamp and glass fixture cover for a long time, just realized I can put them together. New lamp! Looks like a pearl! Yes, it has a duct tape roll at the base!
was inspired by josh-chun’s beautiful show stopping seal lamp to post MY favorite lamp ……… also animal shaped …………… got it from the thrift store and i was afraid it wouldn’t work. i also did not have anywhere to put it. but it was labeled $0.49 so i said shit whatever !!!!!!!!!!!! turns out it DOES work and casts a spectacular orange glow…….not to mention i found a place for it next to my desk…………….rec of the day is lamps you guys. buy lamps. they will change u
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