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magiceight
22-03-2009, 02:02 AM
I've been really inspired by the stunning Lumen shadow lamps here: http://www.adamfrank.com/lumen/lumen_all.htm so I decided to have a go at seeing could I get a similar effect on the cheap by cutting shapes from a drink can. I stuck to simple shapes for the first attempt (and until I can afford my own lazer cutter and work with materials like stainless steel hehe).

They look pretty cool lit up in my living room though :)
I just used a cheap old 2 euro shop scissors (you probably don't want to use your good dressmaking scissors for this because it does blunt them).

bluecurlygirl
22-03-2009, 02:19 AM
Gorgeous job. Well done. Now I know what to do with beer cans my visitors leave behind them! (Not admitting to using any myself!!)

unapam
22-03-2009, 02:18 PM
How unusual. I especially love the cat. You did a great job.