TheCardboardBoutique Casagashop Once you have it, we draw the silhouettes of both rectangles on one of the front sides of the picnic box: Once weve drawn the rectangles on the box, the next step will be to cut them out, using the paper cutter and making sure we do it on the cutting mat to avoid unwelcome disasters. However, I decided to speed the process up by stacking several layers of cardboard and cutting the pieces out all at the same time. From shop GilbertsDesign, ad by PaperBrahma From shop allthatsvintage56, If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. The recipe for unique DIY is creativity, creativity and creativity. Enjoy! From shop MYRTiabyMyrto, ad by GervazyWoodworking Original Price SGD 34.65 This lead to several sloppy cuts, which actually resulted in pieces that I decided not to use for the project. This lamp has a little romance in it, and gives off an especially warm glow. From shop LetoLab, ad by KIDOlights Ad from shop Tektolya There are several manufacturers who are looking into ways of providing instructions with the packaging materials of their products to provide opportunities for their customers to transform the materials into home decor and reduce waste. Captcha failed to load. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Copyright 2016 - 2022 DesignRulz .All rights reserved. First of all, lets see what we need to carry out this tutorial: Do you have everything? Learn more. Can you make a lamp from Telescopic Cardboard Box? We do this with marketing and advertising partners (who may have their own information theyve collected). FlamingoCraftShop Ad from shop Qbidesign Original Price SGD 389.78 Ad from shop PaperBrahma Ad from shop PlywoodStory Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalisation technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Ad from shop EmmasHeritage As I brainstormed potential ways of reusing a cardboard box by transforming it into household furniture, I thought about a simple series of actions that could utilize close to 100% of the material.   Singapore   |   English (UK)   |   $ (SGD), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalised search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. allthatsvintage56 Tektolya We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Ad from shop ScrapaholicChipboard MyWallStencils DISC, with its shapely figure and unique light diffusion, presents a warm, modern alternative to cold contemporary plastic lights while benefiting the environment at the same time. Above the charging shelf is the light bulb and lamp shade made of stacked rectilinear pieces of cardboard that are hand cut perpendicular to the corrugations of the cardboard. Ad from shop RachsCraftyCorner From shop ScrapaholicChipboard, ad by nellianna Ad from shop boardattack This time, we cover the outer, visible side of the box: Once the outside of the custom box-lamp is looking good, lets tackle the technical part. The first thing we need to do is to make a template with a couple of rectangles, using the design you can see in the following photograph. Ad from shop FORMMA We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. For this project, the design started with the overall dimensions of the light fixture including the bottom shelf for storing smartphones and other devices that require charging. This lamp is a work of art that works in so many settings. Its a class apart. dxfdownload Now, my friend, comes the complicated technical part, the electrical part in which you must handle the cable. Your email address will not be published. Ad from shop GervazyWoodworking Pieces of corrugated cardboard laser cut then slotted together to create a beautiful drop shaped light shade.Made with a 3cm hole to fit standard hanging pendant fittings. Great, so lets do it. From shop doyourememberwhen, ad by allthatsvintage56 (20% off), ad by Dreamlightforyou Original Price SGD 167.50 Yes! Ad from shop allthatsvintage56 Ad from shop TheCardboardBoutique Ad from shop MyWallStencils Use those cardboard boxes for something else then for packing old stuff that you dont need anymore.It says that behind every attractive room there should be a very good reason. From shop LaserCutCNCitems, ad by FlamingoCraftShop From shop TheCardboardBoutique, ad by Tektolya Since this is the most delicate part and I dont want to get you mixed up with words, Ill settle for showing you the images, worth more than a thousand words, especially these, since Marta has taken really great pictures. Webelieveit would look great in your kids room or even a dorm room. ilocreaciones From shop PlywoodStory, SGD 389.78 PlywoodStory Ad from shop MCAStudioOfficial MonidRDesigns Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. RAUMundZEIT We use the widest part of the bulb holder to draw a circle on the side of the box: Whenit is done, we cut it out, using the paper cutter again and protecting the table with the cutting mat (dont forget, or youll have a good reason to be very upset): Once the picnic box is decorated and ready to become a lamp,it is time to assemble the box. To be completely honest, the process of hand cutting strips of cardboard was very tedious and time consuming. Now we are going to work on the outside, what we will see, so well choose our washi tape and cover what our window frames would be. BeeVintage41 From shop JarriLights, SGD 167.50 The assembly process took longer than other cardboard lamps that Ive made because there were about 4 times as many pieces for this table lamp. The top of the cardboard lamp should would be completely open to allow more light into the room. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay connected to all updates via email. From shop FlamingoCraftShop, ad by MYRTiabyMyrto Ad from shop UngStudioDesigns When all of the pieces were cut and organized, I began stacking and gluing them together with wood glue. The shelf is intended to block light from the phones screen at night to allow the users to get a good nights rest. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. So, without further ado, lets get on with it and find out how we make, the DIY cardboard box lamp (and once again, ta-da!). From shop UngStudioDesigns, ad by ilocreaciones Ad from shop BindersBoutique Rather than cutting 200 individual pieces, I cut them out 4 at a time. Ad from shop KraftandSoulDesign Ad from shop Casagashop document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I have read and accept the Privacy Policy. Ad from shop Dreamlightforyou For homeowners with wireless devices the shelf would include a cutout for wireless chargers to be embedded into the cardboard. Required fields are marked *. RachsCraftyCorner Ad from shop GilbertsDesign Whenthe surface is properly covered with tape, we can place the tissue paper sheet over it, which we will have cut out to the right size in advance. LaserCutCNCitems Set where you live, what language you speak and the currency you use. This significantly reduced the prepping time of the project. The woven texture of this eco-friendlyand the subtle bend in its structure scatters an enchanting pattern of light across your wall. Ad from shop PaperCutGiftsDesign EmmasHeritage GervazyWoodworking (15% off), ad by RachsCraftyCorner This light has been treated with a fire retardant and is to be used with LED or energy saving bulb. From shop RachsCraftyCorner, ad by BindersBoutique Ad from shop VintageInquisitor There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Wow, Lamp looks amazing. Ad from shop PopUpModern VintageInquisitor Ad from shop FlamingoCraftShop (10% off), ad by PopUpModern At the backside of the light fixture, theres a small opening for wires associated with the light and a phone charger. BindersBoutique From shop Qbidesign, ad by EmmasHeritage We now have our recycled lamp ready, as easy and simple as that. From shop VintageInquisitor, ad by ImprontaCreativaShop It's free! From shop EmmasHeritage, ad by MiniModernStyleShop Rather than cutting out large shapes that result in additional wasted material, what if we could simplify the process and create a series of simple components that utilize as much of the cardboard box as possible? doyourememberwhen Editing by overlapping and progressive rotation of parts, resulting in a degraded game highlights and shadows.. From functional box to fashionable beauty, the Graypants DISC Scraplight transforms ordinary packing material into extraordinarily creative lighting. Ad from shop villavillacolle To sum it all up, not everyone has the time or the patience to devote to a simple project. From shop PopUpModern, ad by LetoLab From shop ImprontaCreativaShop, ad by Qbidesign Saucer pendant/floor lamp light By: Pappell, Vintage FRANK GEHRY Corrugated Cardboard Lamp, Suspension lamp made of corrugated cardboard, Handmade earth friendly cardboard lamp light. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. By designing and making a prototype of this project, I learned an important lesson about designing tolerances into the project and to consider the aspect of time. PaperCutGiftsDesign From shop boardattack, ad by GilbertsDesign MCAStudioOfficial Youll fall in love with todays DIY tutorial, which will make your creative light shine bright inside you I know, I know, that was pretty bad wordplay. ad by PlywoodStory Although the idea of utilizing the entire cardboard box was a great forward thinking idea for saving the environment, the reality of physically cutting hundreds of cardboard strips was mentally draining. 100% Recyclable: Cardboard Makes The Cheapest Pieces of Furniture in the World! PopUpModern You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter. PaperBrahma MiniModernStyleShop frannyfindstreasures From shop PaperCutGiftsDesign, SGD 18.36 From shop RAUMundZEIT, ad by PaperCutGiftsDesign Discover who are the authors of blog for the nicest online shop in the whole world for lovely little gift boxes! From shop villavillacolle, ad by RAUMundZEIT Ad from shop frannyfindstreasures In deed, what we are going to show you is how to make a lamp out of one of our cardboard boxes, more specifically, out of our famous, acclaimed and widely known picnic box (round of applause). Ad from shop BeeVintage41 From shop Dreamlightforyou, ad by doyourememberwhen A run-of-the-mill cable, with a plug, a switch and a light bulb holder. Disclaimer: Some product links on this website are affiliate links including the Amazon Associates program, which means I earn a small commission on any purchases made at no additional cost to you. The primary one would be rectangular strips of cardboard that could be created by cutting the cardboard box down to a specific length, stacking the pieces, and trimming them to create strips. From shop BeeVintage41, SGD 34.65 Original Price SGD 18.36