Reclaimed Wood Lamp with Geometric Himmeli Shade!

The wooden lamp has been restored in Himmeli's geometric hue!

Upgraded and restored projects are my favorite! This wonderful lamp is made with an old palette, a set of lamps and a straw. Yes, these geometric chimney lights cost almost nothing to manufacture and make such a statement!

This amazing lamp guide has been updated from the original 2014 post. This lamp caught my eye! I won the grand prize in the Instructables competition , flew to Atlanta, Georgia for a special occasion, and won a large selection of Home Depot contraption. Many people send me photos of their lamps inspired by me. That's why I do what I do!

I drew an old pedestal ... and there's a big block of wood between the layers. They are trash and are sitting in the "Closed Fire" pile. We lit a small fire last weekend and got one of the blocks!

It immediately turned into a rustic tree ball in my brain ... and I saved it from Smori's bait!

Necessary accessories for a restored wooden lamp with geometric shades:

Step 1: Drill holes

Start by digging a hole in the middle of the top of the tree, but not completely from the bottom. Then dig from behind until it is level with the middle hole. I did not even measure anything ... it just worked!

This creates an "L" -shaped hole, mostly in the block of wood.

Step 2: Install the lamp assembly

After digging the hole, use a small piece of wire and run it from top to bottom. Then disconnect the power cord from the rear cable and pull it through the hole. Gently pull the cable so that the power cord does not come loose.

Then place the hollow fillet tube around the cord and bend it into the top hole of the wooden block. Fit and stiff. Use pliers to push it out completely.

Step 3: Connect the cable

Now follow the instructions to connect the power cable to the lamp. Start by attaching the bottom of the lamp holder to the threaded tube.

Then plug in and unplug the power cord. Note the difference in the straps - one has a striped cover and the other is seamless. This is important.

Then connect the wires to the lamp holder / pull chain. Silver screws get wire and fine wire gets gold screws. (Again, see the instructions for your individual light group, not mine).

Then tighten the Underwriter knot under the fastener so that it fits snugly against the backboard.

Then insert the cap and guide the pull cord and push it down until it enters the head cover.

Simply wrap the wire with a fork, loosen the screw and slide it in before tightening.

The upper bar has two cuts, for easier access to the higher frets. Then the light bulb is connected with a wire. and ready for makeup.

Step 4: Wash or color the tree

Now treat the magazine according to your preferences. You can paint it, add a little wood stain, or just smear a little finishing wax on the wood.

Simply rub the Finishing Wax on the block of wood with a small disposable cloth.

It! It looks good, but the most important thing is to make sure the lights really work! Just bend the small light bulb and plug it into the mainstream to see if your wires are straight.

I always pray when I close it ... I hope everything works out! Success - and best of all, amazing!

Step 5: Himmeli's geometric lampshade

The lights are absolutely perfect ... but I think they will do just fine for a fun homemade geometric shade!

I made Himmeli Geometric Shade with a straw to mix coffee and thin floral thread. Himmeli is a Finnish cellphone traditionally made of rye straw. It's actually made of plastic straws and is not removable ... but whatever.

This is the geometric color of the icosahedron.

I started by cutting the straw in half ... 3 1/2 inches. It's great to use a rotary cutter and put it on a cutting mat and then cut everything out at once.

Then,
Open the cable about a yard or a meter long.

Then pass 3 pieces of straw through ... bend the cord into a triangle.

Then add 2 more and bend the other side to make a double triangle / diamond.

Then add 2 more ... turn and add 2 more ... and so on.

It sounds confusing, but once you get started, it's really easy. Just make a triangle with straws.

Until you create triple power!

Then, basically, each intersection of straws is 5 sets of straws. It takes a bit of practice, but it comes naturally. There are several double straps between the straws to carry it where needed.

But it's a lot of fun too!

When you need more wire, simply bend the wires of different lengths this way. The straw will cover all the wire connections and will look amazing.

Continue until you create an entire icosahedron!

There are 20 sides of the triangle. Open the last thread and thread the rest through the other straw.

Great - it's just going to be so much fun. Put it in the closet, on the front table or use it as a central element for an event like a wedding!

Now simply place the Himmeli screen over the lamp. The small light bulb helps to fit the straw tightly without overheating the lamp. LED lights are the best way because they do not even get hot.

You can leave the natural black with a geometric tint as shown below. He looks amazing.

Step 6: Color it in!

Or decide to paint. I chose light gold. I used spray paint and boiled the straw a bit ... let it dry
and repeat until everything is covered.

Apply a light coat of paint and allow it to dry in between so that no spots or lumps form.

This is very beautiful. Looks like it's actually copper or brass pipe!

Who would have thought this was a plastic straw?

It also looks good as a lampshade!

I just put it on a block of wood without tying it. You can attach it with staples or hot glue. Now she is ready to decorate the living room, the last table in the bedroom or decorate the workspace with geometric glitter!

See how beautifully it is reflected on the wall!

I have had this light bulb for 8 years. I still love it and use it. He survived all movements across the country and from house to house. I'm very happy with that. It is small and simple, with a very elegant atmosphere, but it is definitely made of restored materials. It must be a demonstration!

I love it!
I'm completely obsessed.

I turned off all the lights and called the family council to see how my kids were praising me!
Haha - I think they're glad they did not have to help me do this.