The students in my Design for Digital Fabrication/Craft course constructed pendant lights for their final project. They had thanksgiving break to plan for the projects and three class periods to model, render, and make a pendant lamp. It was a fun project and the aura in the room during critique was excellent. We now have these lamps hanging in the open space of the third floor and they have received many kind words. This morning I assisted in hosting Creative Mornings MKE so the lamps were seen by several of Milwaukee's creatives, and many people commented on them.
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Having avoided lamp design & ultimately manufacture due to a fear of FIRE! How did you address flammability of the lamp designs (specifically shades and shade material) in class? Are there any works on the subject?
We discussed flammability and talked about it regard to materials as well as the distance that the bulb should be from the shade (as specified by the pendant lamp instructions). I purposely purchased pendant lamps that were rated for low wattage bulbs too. I didn't come across any recommended literature on the subject though. Since this was the first time I taught this, I am sure that I will be able to expand on the topic in the future as I find more resources.
These are gorgeous. If only we could teach together...
I'd think that with CFL or LED bulbs you'd also gain a bit of safety as far as heat is concerned. (Though cheaply manufactured CFL and LED bulbs have been known to fail a bit spectacularly.) Either way, sticking with low wattage is probably a good idea.
I few of these lamps contained LED bulbs. They were actually quite affordable as well.
I'm with you Bryan! This would be amazing if we were in the same place at the same time!!
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