Runa Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 So i am working on building a simple lamp and wondering what kind of film you use on backside of fretwork to soften the light bulb? I keep looking but not sure where i can find flexible one and also possibly comes in different colors. Any pointers will be very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I think colored cellophane works well, I am just not sure where you get it. Hobby shop? How you doing with that "new to you" saw?? Runa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runa Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Scrappile said: I think colored cellophane works well, I am just not sure where you get it. Hobby shop? How you doing with that "new to you" saw?? I am hoping to find something between cellophane and stencil sheet thickness. There are light filters gel sheets but not sure that is what i can use. I am getting used to #3 blade. It moves very differently from bigger blade. So made some small stuff and will post pics as soon as i have them finished Edited October 20, 2017 by Runa SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Keep working at it, Runa, you are progressing fine. I still an trying new techniques and blades as I go. I do things now so differently from when I started. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runa Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Scrappile said: Keep working at it, Runa, you are progressing fine. I still an trying new techniques and blades as I go. I do things now so differently from when I started. Would love to hear any words of wisdom if you have them for me. I certainly know to check before I spend on a nice scroll saw. I hope to find a way to recoup some money before i can so want to make a few nice things I can sell locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 37 minutes ago, Runa said: Would love to hear any words of wisdom if you have them for me. I certainly know to check before I spend on a nice scroll saw. I hope to find a way to recoup some money before i can so want to make a few nice things I can sell locally. Any saw will get the job done but saws that have creature comforts make child's play out of scrolling.I'm a sold Dw788 scroll saw man. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 A few years ago, I built a scrolled lamp and lamp shade. I wanted a soft yellow/amber light. I ordered some thin amber plexi glass. The color was right but the LED light was still too stark and almost blasted through the fret work. Decided to use a parchment paper/Velum and it did the trick. Bought it at Hobby Lobby. Used contact cement to adhere to back/interior. OCtoolguy, bobscroll and Lucky2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Very nice lamp OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I have used transparency sheets. The stuff from old school days. I think you can still buy it from the office stores, although I got a stock pile from a retiring teacher. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 On the same lines as Katie I used the colored report covers on the only one that I have ever made. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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