Tinplate Lamp Shade

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Tinplate Lamp Shade

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This lamp shade is based on an existing lamp.

Material you need to make this lamp shade:

- Tinplate sheet to fit in all the segments (45 in total)-> See the segments outline plan! I used 0,18mm thick tinplate; Aluminium could work as well..
- 200 Bolts M3X4mm
- 200 Nuts M3
- 200 Washers M3
- Steel Cord (dia 2mm) for suspension
- Electrical Wire
- Lamp Fixture + Lamp

- Bending table if you don't have one you have to make one (See Picture)
- Metal drill bit 3mm + Drill
- Measurement Ruler
- Scratch needle