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Design Your Own Paper Lamp

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Overview

Create a unique origami-inspired lampshade by learning various paper-folding techniques and crease patterns
  • Introduction
  • Basic Folding Techniques
  • Advanced Paper Folding
  • Making the Lamp
  • Living with Your Lamp
  • Final project
Paper-folding is a craft as old as time. Inspired by origami, Bauhaus, and Scandinavian design, Kate Colin is a paper-folding artist passionate about creating handmade lighting and wall art from her studio in Glasgow. Her unique, geometric pieces have been exhibited in the London Design Fair and Manchester Craft & Design Center.

In this course, she teaches you how to create your own handmade lamp using a variety of paper-folding techniques. Discover the relaxing practice of paper art, and add some color and light to your life. Ready to craft an original lighting decoration for your home?

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • A Brief Introduction to Paper Folding
  • Materials and Tools
  • Basic Folding Techniques
  • V Folds
  • Double V Folds
  • Scoring and Creasing Practice
  • Complex Folding Techniques: Multiple V Folds
  • Complex Folding Techniques: Scoring the Lotus Shade Pattern
  • Variations of Shades
  • Colour Palette
  • Making the Lamp: Preparing and Scoring Your Paper
  • Making the Lamp: Folding the Paper 1
  • Making the Lamp: Folding the Paper 2
  • Making the Lamp: Folding the Paper 3
  • Caring for Your Lotus Lampshade
  • Final Touches
  • Design Your Own Paper Lamp

Taught by

Kate Colin

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