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Light filter for lamp


Runa

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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.

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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 :)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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