Dear visitors of the site, from the master class presented by the author, you will learn how to independently create a unique and unusual lamp "Sunburst"
Today it is very fashionable to make a variety of lamps, the main thing is that they are unique and unusual. For example, the presented version simulates an explosion of the sun. Despite the loud name, it is quite simple to make from improvised materials. The foam sphere is taken as the basis here, it can also be made of papier-mâché, this ball is divided into 2 equal parts and connected to each other by installed magnets. Thin holes are made in the surface of each half for the subsequent insertion of optical fiber or ordinary fishing line that will conduct light through your body and create the effect of a burning beam with enhanced glow at the end. Previously, the lamp housing is painted with acrylic paint, strokes should be applied randomly, so it will be more natural.
And so, let's consider what exactly is needed for the manufacture of a lamp?
Materials1. foam sphere
2. optical fiber or fishing line 02-04 mm
3. acrylic paint
4. magnets
5. polymer clay
6. LED light bulb
7. cartridge
8. wire
9. hot glue
Instruments1. mini grinder
2. brush
3. thin awl
4. screwdriver
5. pliers
6. stationery knife
7. scissors
8. marker
9. ruler
10. thermal gun
The step-by-step process of manufacturing the lamp "Explosion in the Sun" do it yourself.As already mentioned above, you will need a foam ball hollow inside, just as a sphere can easily be made from papier-mâché if you do not find a suitable piece of foam. Fiberglass will conduct light from a closed ball to the outside creating a glow effect of the rays. Such a lamp will look very unusual and give your room uniqueness.
Preliminarily, it is necessary to prepare and put on the table everything you need.
In the upper part of one of the hemispheres, you need to make markings for the subsequent installation of the cartridge. We find the center and attach the cartridge, circle the circle with a marker or pen.
Next, the marked circle is drilled using a mini-grinder.
It is important that the hole is slightly smaller than the diameter of the cartridge itself, so it fits closely.
After that we make holes throughout the sphere in a staggered manner, they are necessary for pulling fiber or fishing line. Here, the holes should also be slightly smaller in diameter than the fiber itself, so it will fit tightly and there will be no gaps or gaps.
To connect the two hemispheres, the author uses magnets, placing them in this way.
The use of magnets allows you to easily open the case, for example, to replace the LED bulb.
The master closes the magnet insertion sites with polymer clay.
Then the foam sphere is painted with acrylic paint, here the strokes can be applied randomly, because when the bulb is turned on, the body will be visible.
Fiber optic or fishing line is cut into pieces of different lengths.
Then we insert pieces of fiber into pre-made holes.
In the end, you should get such a hair ball))
On the inside, the hairs are fixed with hot glue.
Then the wire is connected and the cartridge is connected to the mains, the LED bulb is screwed in.
Attention!!! The light bulb must be LED - this is a must !!!Because the use of an incandescent lamp in a closed foam ball will cause a fire! A LED lamp is quite harmless and economical, so only LED.
Having twisted a bulb into a cartridge, we close the lamp with the second half.
All the “Sunburst” lamp is completely ready; you saw its glow on the main photo of this article. As you can see, there is absolutely nothing complicated in this matter, and anyone can do it. All materials are budget and affordable, so we take and do. Go for it friends!
This concludes the article. Thank you all for your attention!
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