Design Your Own Paper Lamp

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Design Your Own Paper Lamp provided by Domestika is a comprehensive online course. Design Your Own Paper Lamp is taught by Kate Colin. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Domestika. The course is taught in Englishand is $23.00. Visit the course page at Domestika for detailed price information.

Overview
  • Create a unique origami-inspired lampshade by learning various paper-folding techniques and crease patterns

    • Introduction
    • Basic Folding Techniques
    • Advanced Paper Folding
    • Making the Lamp
    • Living with Your Lamp
    • Final project
    Paper-folding is a craft as old as time. Inspired by origami, Bauhaus, and Scandinavian design, Kate Colin is a paper-folding artist passionate about creating handmade lighting and wall art from her studio in Glasgow. Her unique, geometric pieces have been exhibited in the London Design Fair and Manchester Craft & Design Center.

    In this course, she teaches you how to create your own handmade lamp using a variety of paper-folding techniques. Discover the relaxing practice of paper art, and add some color and light to your life. Ready to craft an original lighting decoration for your home?

Syllabus
    • About Me
    • Influences
    • Double V Folds
    • V Folds
    • Basic Folding Techniques
    • Materials and Tools
    • A Brief Introduction to Paper Folding
    • Complex Folding Techniques: Scoring the Lotus Shade Pattern
    • Complex Folding Techniques: Multiple V Folds
    • Scoring and Creasing Practice
    • Variations of Shades
    • Colour Palette
    • Making the Lamp: Preparing and Scoring Your Paper
    • Making the Lamp: Folding the Paper 1
    • Making the Lamp: Folding the Paper 2
    • Making the Lamp: Folding the Paper 3
    • Final Touches
    • Caring for Your Lotus Lampshade
    • Design Your Own Paper Lamp