Wire Hanger Lamps

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  Step 1

  Cut hook off of wire hanger leaving a 2-inch "stem". Using the pliers, bend stem over clockwise, and then counter-clockwise, creating an "s" shape in the wire.

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  Step 2

  Pull bottom angle of hanger downward, creating a diamond shape. Pinch bottom corner with pliers to reinforce.

• Step 3

  Cut each piece of cardstock into a perfect square. You can make the squares of any size, but remember that your wire hanger structure must fit inside the lamp once the lamp is complete.

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  Step 4

  Cut two slits into each piece of paper.

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  Step 5

  Curl the corners of the square inward and slide the slits into each other to create the cylinder shape. Repeat with all eight squares.

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  Step 6

  Glue each cylinder shape side-by-side until lamp shade is complete.

• Step 7

  Place the light bulb and fixture in the hanger frame and secure the chord to the wire in the "s" shape.

• Step 8

  Staple either side of the hanger frame to the top opening of the lamp.

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Brooks Z. · Madison, Wisconsin, US · 74 projects 8th October 2010

what were the measurements of the paper you used??

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sofia d. · 8 projects 12th May 2010

absolutely amazing!

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Sherlaine Y. 16th April 2010

<3

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micholove l. 25th July 2009

trying it out as i type, looking oh so fab!! (",)*

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crafty_puppy *. 13th July 2009

very clever. great way to reuse those wire hangers...

"no more WIRE hangers!!!!..."

hehehehe.
=] I hope you are having a CRAFT-astic week!

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Peyton c. 29th June 2009

Could you possibly use christmas lights and make a smaller version? I love this project, though.

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Eve S. · 9 projects 11th September 2008

Im going to try this!

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Valerie G. · 1 project 27th May 2008

NO WIRE HAAAAAANNNNNGGGGGEEEERRRRSSSS!!!!!! :-D I love this project! I have a ton of wire hangers from the cleaners that I really wont use for my clothes!! Excellent!

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Crystal R. · Albany, New York, US · 2 projects 28th April 2008

"Awesome! But wouldn't that be a firehazard? You know? Paper and Heat?"

In the spirit of earth day and just green living, Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs Give off far less heat and are an economical and safe choice to use with this project.

P.S. This is a cool project.

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justina b. · Los Angeles, California, US · 5 projects 14th April 2008

Hey everyone! Thanks for all of the positive feedback-- some people have voiced concerns about the lamps being flammable-- so here are some safety precautions: Don't use bulbs that exceed 60 watts. Be sure that the bulb is securely mounted on the wire frame (so that it's not touching or leaning against the paper. Keeping the lamp open on at least one end keeps the paper from trapping in head and potentially creating a fire hazard.
Happy (and careful) Crafting!

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