PACKAGING TO DIY LAMP

I had this corrugated box lying with me and was in good condition. I have tried making a lamp out of it from the minimal material. This is a good time to engage yourself and kids in some DIY activity.

Before we start let's keep three things in mind:

- Be careful of sharp items. Please assist your kid while cutting and pasting

- Work where sunlight is adequate

- Have lots of fun :D

PUT ON SOME ROCK MUSIC & LET'S BEGIN..

I had this 3M's Scotch Brite packaging. First thing, check the dimension and ideate accordingly. The package was tall and sleek so, the first thing came to mind was a tall lamp.

Materials required

Materials Required:

- Cutter

- Fevicol

- Scale

- Cutting Matt

- Scissors

- Socket

- Bulb

- Some thread to decorate

We will use corrugation to its full strength.

STEP -1

Sketch what you want to shape you want and leave some space on sides for structural integrity. Also, leave some space for the bulb and socket.

STEP -2

Cut the rectangle from the main board. Use the cut rectangle to further cut into horizontal pieces. Make sure you are exposing corrugation and check the directions.

STEP -3

Paste the pieces neatly to the entire length & let it dry for some time.

STEP - 4

Decorate it as you wish. I like to see corrugated material raw so I will use some threads.

After adding threads

STEP - 5

Add the bulb and socket inside.

Add bulb & socket

Let the corrugation do its magic!

My initiative for this activity to increase the life of packaging. So, don't throw the packaging now, try and reuse/ repurpose it.

If you have any packaging and you don't know what to do, then leave a comment with a picture. If possible I will try and think for you :)

Stay creative, stay safe!

-Amita