HDPE Upcycling Lamp
Make a stylish lamp with low cost everyday materials.
Get HDPE Bottles
Gather at least 20 HDPE milk or juice bottles
Wash HDPE Bottles
Wash milk or juice bottles after use to avoid residues
Cut These 3 Pieces From a Bottle
Cut these 3 pieces from an HDPE bottle. Repeat at least 15 times
Join This 2 Pieces Using Zip Ties
Join these 2 pieces using zip ties as shown in the images
Keep Joining Pieces Until You Get a Pentagon
Keep joining pieces until you get a pentagon. Repeat
Assemble One Pentagon in the Top of the Other
Assemble one pentagon in the top of the other
Repeat the Last Step
repeat the last step. Now you have 3 layers of pentagons.
Join the Flap Shaped Pieces at the Bottom of the 3 Layer Assembly
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
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
Mount your lamp beneath a source of light.
Turn on the light. Enjoy your lamp