Stained Glass Fruit Rollup Desk Lamp
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Created: 8/21/2023
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
This unique and playful lamp is a fun DIY project that doubles as a fruity snack. The stained glass effect is achieved by melting fruit rollups over a simple frame, resulting in a colorful and whimsical lamp that will brighten up any desk or room. It's perfect for kids and adults alike!
Ingredients:
Yield: 1 servings
2-3 different flavors of fruit rollups, preferably with bright and vibrant colors
Wire or metal frame, about 12 inches in height and 6 inches in diameter
Wire cutters
LED light bulb
Lamp base
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Instructions:
Step 1
Start by cutting the wire frame into the desired shape and size. You can use the wire cutters to shape it into a cylinder or any other shape that you prefer.
Start by cutting the wire frame into the desired shape and size. You can use the wire cutters to shape it into a cylinder or any other shape that you prefer.
Step 2
Take the fruit rollups out of the packaging and cut them into small pieces. It's important to cut them into similar sizes so that they melt evenly.
Take the fruit rollups out of the packaging and cut them into small pieces. It's important to cut them into similar sizes so that they melt evenly.
Step 3
Lay the wire frame on a flat surface and begin to layer the fruit rollup pieces over the frame. Try to overlap the pieces slightly to create a stained glass effect. You can use a variety of colors and patterns to create a unique and playful design.
Lay the wire frame on a flat surface and begin to layer the fruit rollup pieces over the frame. Try to overlap the pieces slightly to create a stained glass effect. You can use a variety of colors and patterns to create a unique and playful design.
Step 4
Once the wire frame is covered in fruit rollups, preheat your oven to 200°F. Place the wire frame in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the fruit rollups are completely melted and have fused together into a solid sheet.
Once the wire frame is covered in fruit rollups, preheat your oven to 200°F. Place the wire frame in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the fruit rollups are completely melted and have fused together into a solid sheet.
Step 5
Remove the wire frame from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Once it has cooled down, carefully peel the fruit rollup sheet off of the wire frame. It should be pliable enough to be shaped into the desired lamp shape.
Remove the wire frame from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Once it has cooled down, carefully peel the fruit rollup sheet off of the wire frame. It should be pliable enough to be shaped into the desired lamp shape.
Step 6
Using the hot glue gun, attach the fruit rollup sheet to the lamp base. Make sure to leave a hole at the top for the light bulb to fit through.
Using the hot glue gun, attach the fruit rollup sheet to the lamp base. Make sure to leave a hole at the top for the light bulb to fit through.
Step 7
Insert the LED light bulb into the lamp base and turn it on. The colorful fruit rollup sheet should glow brightly, casting a beautiful and whimsical light.
Insert the LED light bulb into the lamp base and turn it on. The colorful fruit rollup sheet should glow brightly, casting a beautiful and whimsical light.
Step 8
Enjoy your unique and delicious lamp! When the light bulb burns out, simply replace it and continue to use the fruit rollup sheet as your lampshade.
Enjoy your unique and delicious lamp! When the light bulb burns out, simply replace it and continue to use the fruit rollup sheet as your lampshade.