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Photo Slide Lamp-with light off
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This is a project that I have always wanted to make and it is so easy to do yourself. Here is my list of supplies and photos of my process!
I used a travel theme!
What you need:
-Wire Lampshade Frame, ... this one is a custom UNO Fitter,
Ring Diameter=9 inch, Fitter Drop 6 inch
From:
ReplacementLampShades.com
*If I were to make another, I would order the Fitter Drop to be 8 or 9 inch instead of 6 inch. That would make the bulb sit more in the middle of the shade.
-80 to 100 (Square Outer Edge) Photo Slides,
This shade is made with slides held in Landscape direction.
There is 14 slides in a row and 6 rows
-10mm Jump Rings, same metal color as the fitter frame.
This shade used 504 jump rings.
-Hole Punch, 1/16 inch
-Pliers, to open & close jump rings
-Clothes pins, to hold slide rows
-Modern Candle Stick Lamp, 20 inch tall. This one came from Walmart, $25.00
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It was great finding vintage family slides in carousel trays!
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The light bulb holds the UNO Fitter frame in place.
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An old slide viewer made it easier to construct each row.
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Use an undesirable slide and create an even template. Mark each slide and punch holes. 2 holes per corner creates a smooth shade and makes a nice design when lit.
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Create long rows then attach rows together. Clothes pins help to hold rows in place while threading the jump rings.
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When all the rows are finished, Fold so short edges are together, then attach jump rings to form a barrel shape
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Put the barrel of slides over the Fitter Frame to form the Shade. Have a helper hold the top edge to the frame and attach jump rings by frame legs 1st. Continue filling in all the holes in between to secure.
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Use a low watt bulb
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Great for a Dorm Room! My son Loves it!!!
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