Reclaimed Wood Lamp with Geometric Himmeli Shade!

Restored wooden lamp with himmeli geometric lampshade!

Modernized and updated projects are my favorites! This stunning lamp was made from an old pallet, a light kit and straws. Yeah, Al, to me that sounds pretty shitty. Looks like BT isn't for me either.

This amazing tutorial on working with lamps has been updated since it was originally released in 2014. This lamp caught my eye so much! I won first prize in the Instructables contest , flew to Atlanta, Georgia for a special event, and won a wide selection of Home Depot instruments. Many people have sent me pictures of his lamp inspired by mine. That's why I do what I do!

I removed the old pallet... and between the layers were large wooden bars. They were garbage and were placed in a "Burn Later" pile. Last weekend we started a small fire and found one of the blocks!

It immediately transformed in my head into a wooden lamp roof... and I took it out of the Smar tape!

Necessary accessories for a restored wooden lamp with a geometric lampshade:

Step 1: Make a hole

Start by making a hole in the top half of the tree, but not the bottom. Then drill the back until it coincides with the middle hole. I didn't measure anything...it worked!

It basically makes an L-shaped hole in the block of wood.

Step 2: Install the lamp kit

After making a hole, use a small piece of yarn and grab it from top to bottom. Then insert the power cord into the back of the cable and pull it out of the hole. Pull gently so that the cord does not slip out of the power cord.

Then place a hollow tube with a thread around the cord and twist it into the upper hole of the wooden bar. It fits perfectly and well. Use pliers to tighten completely.

Step 3: Connect the lights

Now follow the instructions to connect the cord to the lamp instructions. Begin by wrapping the bottom of the lamp over a threaded tube.

Then tie and tie a knot. Note the difference between the cables: one has a ribbed coating, the other is smooth. It is important.

Then attach the wires to the lamp holder / remove part of the circuit. The silver screw gets the nerve wire and the smooth wire gets the gold screw. (Again, see the lamp kit instructions, not mine).

Next, tighten the subscriber assembly under the stock so that it is snug against the stock of the stock.

Then put the case on, align the cord and press it down until it enters the base cover.

Simply wrap the yarn over the hook, loosen the screw and slide it in before tightening.

The top fits the base perfectly. Then the lamp is connected. and ready for makeup.

Step 4: Wax or Stain the Wood

Now process the file according to your preferences. You can paint in color, add stain, or just apply a little wax to the wood finish.

Simply wipe off the wood finish wax with a small cloth.

That's it! It looks awesome, but most importantly, the light really worked! Turn it into a small light bulb and plug it in to make sure your wiring is straight.

I always pray when I log in... I think everything will be fine! Good luck - and most importantly, great!

Step 5: Himmeli Geometric Lamp

The lamp is absolutely perfect...but I thought it would be fitting to have a fun geometric lampshade made with my own hands!

I created a geometric tone for Himmeli using coffee straws and delicate floral threads. Himmeli is a traditional Finnish rye straw mobile phone. It's actually made of plastic straw and not moveable...but whatever.

It is a geometric icosahedron.

I started cutting my straw in half...3 1/2 inches. It is ideal for using a rotary cutter to level and cut the carpet, then for simultaneous cutting.

Following,
Loosen the long wire ... about a yard or a yard.

Then wrap 3 strands of straw... twist the strands into a triangle.

Then add 2 more and flip the other side to get a double triangle/diamond.

Then add another 2...turn around and add another 2...etc.

It sounds confusing, but once it's done it's pretty easy. Simply make triangles with pieces of straw.

Until you do the power of three!

Then basically each pack of straws is a set of 5 straws. It takes a bit of practice, but it's quite natural. There are multiple double drawstrings with straws to carry you where you need them.

But it's also a lot of fun!

Each time you need more wires, twist another long wire as follows. Straws will close all wire connections and it will look fancy.

Continue until the entire icosahedron is created!

It has 20 triangular faces. Loosen the last thread and the rest of the thread from the next straw.

Great - such a weird thing would be funny. Put it in the fireplace, at the reception or use it as a centerpiece at a wedding type event!

Now place Himmeli's shadow on the lamp. A small bulb helps to fit snugly without heating any of the straws under the influence of light. They are LED lamps because they do not even heat up.

you can leave Himmel's geometric shade in natural black as shown below. This seems good.

Step 6: Paint!

Or decided to paint. I chose light gold. I used spray paint and lightly sprayed the straw...let it dry
and repeat until coated.

Use light coats of paint and allow to dry in the space to avoid drips or lumps.

This is very cute. They look a lot like brass or copper pipes!

Who would have thought it was plastic straws?

It also looks great as a tube display!

I put it on a block of wood without picking it up. You can attach it with a stapler or hot glue. Now the living room is ready to decorate the bedroom table or decorate the studio with its geometric shine!

You see how well it reflects on the walls!

I use this lamp for 8 years. I love it and always use it. He survived every move from the countryside and from house to house. I'm very happy with it. It's small and simple, with a very chic vibe, but of course made from recycled materials. This show really is!

I love it!
I am completely obsessed.

I closed the whole world and called a family council to see and praise my children!
Haha, I think they were glad they didn't have to help me.