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Pulp Non-Fiction

Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche on Saturday, November 17, 2012, In : DIY (Do It Yourself) Projects 

I've been a bit swamped with last minute deadlines before the Thanksgiving holiday thus the silence for the last week. When Thanksgiving has passed, I'll have some new projects to share. Here is one that looks easy and I would love to try!


 
These wonderful "PulpLamps" were created by Enrique Romero, an Industrial Designer in Madrid, Spain.


 
The only material he uses is the paper paste made from recycled newspapers.


 
Shred the newspaper into a container,


 
Add your glue and water,


 
Stir well

Let sit ...

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The Atomic Light

Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche on Saturday, June 2, 2012, In : DIY (Do It Yourself) Projects 

The name was my son's idea. He thinks it looks like an atom, and all his friends agreed. They all think it's WAY COOL! I like the industrial chic look it has.


 
Some of you guessed right on the last post. These molded spheres of steel hanger strap were fashioned into a pendant light. If you guessed chandelier that counts.

All you need to do is get some 22 gauge 3/4" galvanized steel hanger strap at your local hardware store and a few (approximately 12) small short bolts that fit through the hole...
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Manzanita Madness

Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche on Friday, April 20, 2012, In : DIY 

If you've been following my blog adventures for any length of time, you'll know that I'm CRAZY about branches, especially Manzanita. I always recommend keeping a few branches around. They can be used in so many different ways!


 
You can even make a quick and easy pendant light!


 
All you need are 3 sandblasted Manzanita branches (that you can get here),

and a light socket and some nylon covered electrical cord (that you can get at your local hardware store or here).


 
Thread your electrical cord thr...
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