In the last few years, industrial designers have continued to push the boundaries of material and texture towards creating amazing new home decor products made from things that were previously impossible. But, many of these designs rely on expensive machines and manufacturing techniques that have kept them out of reach of the average DIYster.
So, it’s always reason to celebrate when some clever soul comes up with a project that rivals those high-end efforts. And, oh boy, is this DIY woven wood lamp one of ‘em. Strips of wood veneer (available at woodworking shops, or as edge-banding at your local home improvement center) are wrapped and glued around each other, housing a single bulb powered by an IKEA Hemma cord set.
Just be sure to use a low-watt bulb, and then bask in its warm, wooden glory.
I’m digging these!
These are fabtastic & easy! I am staining my veneer dark brown and going bigger. Also, I drilled holes near the edges to wrap steel wire for a modern/industrial look. You could also Glam them up with a purple stain, high gloss, and precision drilled holes to attach small-2 holed chandelier pieces between the strips. These have endless possibilities! I will be sure to send pics of my finished lamps.
Awesome. You could really go crazy and reuse those wooden produce baskets two, which have the names printed on them. Could be a cool twist.