![](http://www.poppytalkblog.com/blogimages/woven%20lamp%20-%20finished%201.jpg)
Crafts for home: Woven Lamp tutorial
Easy paper lamp
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
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
![](http://www.poppytalkblog.com/blogimages/woven-lamp---what-you-need.jpg)
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.
![](http://www.poppytalkblog.com/blogimages/woven-lamp---step-1-and-2.jpg)
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
![](http://www.poppytalkblog.com/blogimages/woven-lamp---step-3.jpg)
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.
![](http://www.poppytalkblog.com/blogimages/woven-lamp---step-4--5.jpg)
step 6
while the glue is drying take the cardstock and unscrew the ring from the HEMMA pendant light
![](http://www.poppytalkblog.com/blogimages/woven-lamp---step-6.jpg)
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
![](http://www.poppytalkblog.com/blogimages/woven-lamp---step-7.jpg)
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.
![](http://www.poppytalkblog.com/blogimages/woven-lamp---step-8.jpg)
step 9
add glue to the card stock and secure it to the wood structure with clips
![](http://www.poppytalkblog.com/blogimages/woven-lamp---step-9.jpg)
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.
![](http://www.poppytalkblog.com/blogimages/woven-lamp---step-10.jpg)
once your done - use the instructions in the HEMMA Ikea package on how to hang from your ceiling. Enjoy!
--Arounna
![](http://www.poppytalkblog.com/blogimages/woven-lamp---finished-2.jpg)
Source: bookhou.com