HDPE Upcycling Lamp

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HDPE Upcycling Lamp

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Make a stylish lamp with low cost everyday materials.

Get HDPE Bottles

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Gather at least 20 HDPE milk or juice bottles

Wash HDPE Bottles

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Wash milk or juice bottles after use to avoid residues

Cut These 3 Pieces From a Bottle

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Cut these 3 pieces from an HDPE bottle. Repeat at least 15 times

Join This 2 Pieces Using Zip Ties

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Join these 2 pieces using zip ties as shown in the images

Keep Joining Pieces Until You Get a Pentagon

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Keep joining pieces until you get a pentagon. Repeat

Assemble One Pentagon in the Top of the Other

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Assemble one pentagon in the top of the other

Repeat the Last Step

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repeat the last step. Now you have 3 layers of pentagons.

Join the Flap Shaped Pieces at the Bottom of the 3 Layer Assembly

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Join the flap shaped pieces at the bottom of the 3 layer assembly. Locate the flap shaped piece between the other pieces.

Add These Pieces in Each Side of the Bottom Pentagon

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Add these pieces in each side of the bottom pentagon. The handles faces out of the lamp.

Mount Your Lamp Beneath a Source of Light

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Mount your lamp beneath a source of light.

Turn on the light. Enjoy your lamp