Post #18882 by Alnshely on Thu, Jan 9, 2003 10:09 PM

Some people have asked about this lamp. I enjoyed John Tiki's "how to make a lamp" post so I thought I would post some info

I started this project with this tapa round. The sides were made from Tapa placemats. I purchased the cloth at "Momalanis Island Traditions" in Oceanside. This lamp is two particle board rounds joined by 4" pcs of 1x1. Basically a simple wooden frame with the tapa stretched over it. You adhere the tapa with a product called "Modge Podge" (once a staple in CA elementary schools) available at craft stores. Using a brush you wet the tapa with Modge Podge and place it on the wooden frame. Here you can see some of how the lamp was put together.

The wire you see is from an existing fixture. I incorporated an existing lamp part into my "lamp cover". I made it hug the ceiling because the front door opens under it. I recommend using the new "screw in" fluorescent bulbs, they don't get very hot, I think they're a little safer. It was the first Tapa lamp I made. It was so easy I plan to make a few more.
Mahalo,
Al