Artichouette
An ongoing project to create a floor lamp from scratch! I plan to create a multi-layered lampshade inspired by lotus and artichoke flowers.
I am constructing the armature from steel using MIG welding.
2/28/25 - First test with bulb!
2/28/25 - First test with bulb!
2/21/25 - Closeup of the lightbulb holder inside the shade
2/21/25 - The completed lamp stand with shade on top!
2/21/25 - The lamp stand in progress
2/14/25 - Bird's eye view
2/14/25 - The outer petal layer is welded to the base, testing how the lightbulb will fit in
2/13/25 - It's starting to blossom!
2/13/25 - The middle petal layer is welded to the base
2/13/25 - Additional view of inner layer
2/13/25 - The inner petal layer is welded to the base
2/13/25 - Bending more extreme angles by hand
2/10/25 - Bending petals in the roll bender
2/10/25 - Ready to start assembling
2/10/25 - Paper template for the petals
2/10/25 - Welding the base
2/7/25 - Color scheme planning
2/4/25 - Working out dimensions and technical details
2/3/25 - Initial sketch