When it came to light fixtures, we could never resist the antique yet elegant look of the Edison bulb. However, with most light fixtures going for $50+, we couldn't justify buying one. Solution: make one! (Granted, this was our solution for nearly everything #collegebudget.) We saw the versatility of the IKEA Frack Mirror on Pinterest, making it a smart choice for our first lighting project.
Materials: Inspired by a beautiful origami cut out found on Etsy, we decided to make our own version. We had these frames laying around, and were amazed at how well they fit together, creating an enhanced shadowbox effect. Make use of the layering effect of shadowboxes! Don't be constricted by just using one.
It can be difficult sometimes, when you craft as much as Lynn and I do, to find places to actually put the things that we craft. Fortunately, I do not have that problem with this craft. We were in a small lighting store in Portland that was masquerading as a toy store when we thought up this project. As we browsed the section of Edison style light bulbs (really, the only section any light store should have in our opinion) we saw a cylindrical bulb with a descending spiral with a dimmer switch. The parts were quickly purchased and upon our return to San Jose, we commenced construction. Materials:
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