DIY WITH BOOKHOU: WOVEN LAMP

D.I.Y. by Arounna Khounnoraj of Bookhou

what you need:
-strips of wood veneer (you can also get 3/4 in. veneer at the hardware store that is for ironing on the edge of shelves - you can also use strips of paper)
-white glue
-large clips (or clothes pins) - I started with four and found I needed more as I went along
-scissors
-HEMMA ikea light
-pen
-small piece of cardstock



safety alert * use a low watt bulb and ensure material chosen is not touching or close to the bulb.

step 1-2
take the strip of wood veneer and make a circle shape to the desired size you want your lamp to be. place a small amount of glue to the attachment and hold with clip.



step 3
proceed the same way as in step one - creating an overlap on the other strip of veneer.
glue the attachment and secure with clip



step 4-5
take smaller strips and weave through the lamp continuing in a circular manner. secure any overlaps with glue and clip - also allow the glue to dry - it will make it easier to work with the shape.



step 6
while the glue is drying take the cardstock and unscrew the ring from the HEMMA pendant light



step 7
take the unscrewed component and place on card stock and trace the interior - take the scissors and cut out the circle - place the light through the card stock and screw the circular component back on the light



step 8
find a spot on your form for the light and pull through the cord. it's important to place the light in the centre so that the shape hangs leveled.



step 9
add glue to the card stock and secure it to the wood structure with clips



step 10
make sure there is a spot big enough for your hand to screw in the light bulb.
before you are done - look at the lamp and decide if you need more strips or if there are areas you need to secure with glue.



once your done - use the instructions in the HEMMA Ikea package on how to hang from your ceiling. Enjoy!

--Arounna