HDPE Tetrahedron Lamp
Make a shape changing lamp with HDPE milk or juice bottles, christmas rice lights, and small magnets.
Sketch
Draw some sketches.
Get HDPE Bottles
Get at least 10 HDPE milk or juice bottles
Wash the Bottles
Wash each bottle after use to avoid any residue.
Cut Tetrahedrons
Cut 2 tetrahedrons from each bottle as shown in the picture
Assemble a Tetrahedron Module
Use an x-acto knife to cut a rectangular hole in the center of each side.
Cut a triangle that fits as the base of the tetrahedron cut a flange in the center of each side of the triangle. Punch a hole in the center of the triangle to fit the rice lights.Using a drill bit is recommended.
Assemble Tetrahedron Module
Assemble tetrahedron modules inserting the flanges of the triangle inside the rectangular holes.
Add Magnets
Use epoxy adhesive to fix the small metallic magnets to the corners of the triangles.
Put the Lights Inside the Module
Fit the rice lights into the center hole.
Let the Magnets Organize the Modules Into a Form
Let the magnets organize the modules into a spontaneus form
Turn on the Lights
Turn on the rice lights and enjoy your lamp