I have a bright idea
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
United States
March 5, 2021 6:10pm CST
I need.. No, I want a desk lamp. My overhead light does a decent job and I can change it's light intensity, but sometimes I just want light in a certain area of the room.
I like the "lantern style" lamps I've seen people make on youtube. I've also seen one or two ideas for popsicle stick lamps including one that a friend's uncle made years ago.
Kind of makes me want to make one of those for myself.
Here's an idea of one I like. It has a very Japanese Lantern feel to it.
Do you like the idea of making your own lamp instead of buying a base and shade?
#icecreamsticks #popsiclesticks #artandcrafts #DIY #icecreamstickslamp Popsicles Stick Lamps are the perfect projects to make at home, here you have a ste...
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
6 Mar 21
That looks cool I wish you luck in doing it
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Thanks! I'll probably tweak the style to make it my own.
@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
6 Mar 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yeah definitely do that
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
@Tina30219 I keep seeing new ideas and I'll probably ask my friends for a few too.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
6 Mar 21
I just found this discussion as I went to your profile. I was not notified of it. Grr.
I just bought two new lamps from Amazon yesterday for our new room addition we put on a few years go. They are bears climbing a branch with a lamp shade.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
6 Mar 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum I have three of the antler lamps. When one of them arrived, a piece of antler was broken on it so we glued it back on.
I am getting notified better than I was before. I don't think it is 100% but much better now.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Aw now that sounds precious!
I had fake deer antler lamp for the longest time until it broke.
Not sure why you didn't get notified.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
@stephcjh Glad you're getting notified better. I have mine set up in a way that works for me. I used to get far too many.
Ah, I like the antler lamps, but I kind of want to go for something old fashioned now.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
I have heard of this. I think you can even burn a crayon for light.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
6 Mar 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum I am sure that you will be able to polish it in time.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
@Shavkat You're right. I will also watch youtube videos for ideas and instruction.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
It will be trial and error for me.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
@LadyDuck You are very right. Even things like string lights can get heated far too fast. I have a lovely string of white lights that I seldom use because it takes no time before they are too hot.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Yes, this is a concern for me as well. I am thinking to use battery operated LED lights instead.
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@LadyDuck (502573)
• Italy
6 Mar 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum The important is to use a "cold" light.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Thank You. I will update as I make it. I have bought a few things today for it.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
7 Mar 21
@thelme55 I hope you enjoy the rest of your evening.
A full week of March has passed us. I can't believe it.
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@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
7 Mar 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum You are welcome. Have a nice Sunday.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Yeah, things I would never imagine. I like the idea of using epoxy too, but I don't know how i'd even begin to do that.
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!@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
I'm glad! You'll have to share with us what you do when you do it.
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@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Mar 21
I don't think I would want to make my own lamp. However, it is not a bad idea and if you can do it best of luck to you,
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Thank You. I have to decide what exactly i will do. I am leaning more towards electric LED candles.
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Mar 21
Don't laugh, but I sat there and watched the entire video from beginning to end! Pretty cool how that lamp was made!
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Oh, I bet the lamp was beautiful.
I will figure out what I want to do. I like the idea of the lantern style of lamp but they can be expensive to buy.
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@noni1959 (13048)
• United States
7 Mar 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum I've seen some at Lowe's. My son likes the old fashion ones and thinking of getting one like it. It's where we seen some.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
7 Mar 21
@noni1959 I think I've seen them at lowe's before too, but only during certain times. You could probably find a decently priced one around certain holiday's at walmart. I like the idea of making mine and staining or painting it whatever color I choose.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
It takes a lot of patience and a steady hand. I can be shaky sometimes, but I think I could do it.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
6 Mar 21
@Lucky15 You're right. We just have to believe and keep focused.
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@Lucky15 (37391)
• Philippines
6 Mar 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum if you set your mind that you can, you really can
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@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
6 Mar 21
That's a cool looking lamp. As long as it's safe to light.
@snowy22315 (209016)
• United States
6 Mar 21
That is neat. I have a large version of one of those kinds of lights in my bedroom. I love it. I got it on Amazon, but it actually an Ikea product. It wasn't expensive either.
