A DECORATIVE LIGHT INSPIRED BY GEOMETRIC SHAPES AND LOTUS FLOWERS.
THESE FIRST CASTS USE POLYURETHANE FOR THE MAIN BODY OF THE LIGHT AND FDM PRINTED PLA FOR THE SHADE, BASE AND ADAPTER.
THE LIGHT FEATURES A CUSTOM ADAPTER TO SUPPORT KAPPLAKE LIGHTS FROM IKEA. THE FAST AND SIMPLE SNAP FIT ASSEMBLY SECURELY HOUSES THE LIGHT, SUPPLIES AN ON/OFF BUTTON AND ALLOWS ACCESS TO THE KAPPLAKE CHARGING PORT.
THE JOURNEY
the forms to make the 2 part silicone moulds were designed in rhino 8, printed in pla and finished with spray filler and fine grit sand paper.
- Designed and modelled in Rhino 8
- Form 3D printed on Prusa Mk3S+ with Prusament PLA
- Finished with spray filler and sandpaper
- Mould cast using WAGNERSIL shore 22 silicone
- Castings made with clear epoxy, white polyurethane and cement
- IKEA KAPPLAKE LIGHT