Step 1 in Paper lamps

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Step 1: Light experiments with your paper of choice

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I used this bristol vellum because of its strength and interesting color when lit. It's 120lb paper so it can support a structure on its own and just need to be connected.

Using a variety of light sources, I tested different papers to see the qualities I could expect. Since this lamp exists in three dimensions, it's not just the light shining through the paper but all around the edges as well.

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