Rhombus Lights

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Rhombus Lights

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Follow this simple tutorial to make your own geometric light fixtures.

Gather the Necessary Materials and Tools

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Material: 7 lengths 1/8" Galvanized Steel Wire, Bulb (we used a 40W vintage Edison Bulb), Fabric-Covered Light Cord

Tools: Wire Cutters, Soldering Iron, Torch, Solder, Clips, Spray Paint (Optional)

Time: 3 Hours (15 minutes of bending)

Skill level: Medium

Bend Your Shapes

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We used rhombuses, but you could try pentagons, hexagons, etc.

Assemble

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Clip the shapes together to hold them in place while soldering.

Painting

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Spray paint your assembled structure to give it a clean finish.

Attach the Bulb

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We used a zip tie to attach the light's cord to the structure.