12 hours later...

I'd like to challenge you to see who had the most exciting Saturday! Results: you will win.

I spent the majority of my Saturday making my final "model."  It really wasn't that awful — and I am super happy with the final results.  I decided to go with my round, circular light.  I also added some pizazz to my inner tube by poking it with a safety pin hundreds of times.  I think it gives my light a little something extra.

Here are a few of pictures of my final lamp:

Now the fun part — getting it to class on Tuesday.

inspiration

While looking for ideas for my light fixture I came across these lights.  Some of these are really interesting and could probably be adapted to working for this project.

three models

after over four straight hours of work, I have three preliminary models.  here they are:

For the light above, I was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's light fixtures.  He is very linear and his lines are clean.  Here is an image of one of his lights that I was looking at:

by Frank Lloyd Wright.

A couple more of my fixtures:

 

My favorite thus far is the third one shown.  I've just got to figure out a better way to get the circular pieces to stay in place.  I am also a fan of the crumpled lamp, however it seems almost too simple and  as though this project is looking for something more.