Not quite the 70s | a macrame lamp…
I’ve been knotting like a woman possessed. It’s rare that I’m so determined with the making these days but I was super keen to see the lamp “become”.
We had friends over for drinks on Saturday night and I sat at the kitchen bench all night knotting and sipping. They were not mates of the making/creating variety and they couldn’t believe I would “waste” my time on such a nonsense. They were even more horrified to learn that the lamp was actually to be a gift!
Neon doesn’t photograph too well does it? But I can assure you it’s the most neon of neon pinks. I love it because while it’s certainly a nod to macrame it looks fresh and completely modern.
Project Details:
Opped lamp shade
Ikea lamp base (already owned)
Builders twine from Bunnings
Liquid paper to paint black globe casing
Macrame square knot (for eons)
Lara
262 days ago
Perfect combination of everything! As always, I love your work!
Kylie
262 days ago
Perfection
That’s what makes it so inspired! It reinterprets the whole genre and takes it further! Love this Kirsty. Kx
p.s. I have found that my phone captures the neon perfectly while my digital camera just cannot… weird isn’t it?
Zara
262 days ago
Love a bit of pink neon.
The lamp looks great and totally worth all that time and effort.
x
Jennie Walker
262 days ago
FABULOUSNESS!!
(and I love that you used liquid paper)x
Nic @ Yardage Design
262 days ago
Love it ~ you do the best quality crafting around!
Akshaya
262 days ago
Hi Kristy, I like the lamp as a decorative piece, not as an operating lamp…
I am glad to know that other crafty people do have to deal with their non crafty aquantainces and they survive…
I always thought that I have the most non artsy ppl around me
Ruth Bruten
262 days ago
you are so ace it’s outta control! xx
Love your work.
Amy
262 days ago
Oh I LOVE this!! very cool!
Naturally Carol
261 days ago
I love your friends reactions! Admittedly it is like the Emperor’s New Clothes..the lamp with a lampshade that’s not really a shade..hehe! I like it though and think you’re very clever.
kate
261 days ago
So so SO good…it’s criminal.
Emma
261 days ago
Bloody Nora. Genius
Brianna
261 days ago
That’s a really interesting concept that I never thought to try. Thanks for the great inspiration!
katiecrackernuts
261 days ago
And boy, oh boy, doesn’t it feel good to have something finished? It looks great.
Heather
258 days ago
Hi Kirst – it’s home now after starring in its very first photo shoot. It was so popular on set – I think it’s going to need an agent! Thank you thank you thank you x
heidiannafitz
258 days ago
this is truly gorgeous! nice job and lucky giftee! Hx