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Month: July 2008

  • Pinwheel ‘fan’ light fixture

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    The overhead light fixture in the bedroom did not have its heavy glass covering in place when I moved in and I left it off – it didn’t quite suit. 

    Then, after I had made a few pinwheels and looked at them horizontally – and realized you can look up at something horizontally as well as down – well, I had to try one on the light.  The first attempt was too big and I learned about ratio to weight of material – it sagged.

    This one is fine.
    The threaded post and cap hold ite nicely and, no, it doesn’t spin freely in the IMG_5908
    breeze;  I think I would need a lighter, stiffer paper.  This one is a slightly glossy cardstock and its weight restricts easy motion.

    There’s something soothing about the rounded shape from all angles.

    I am thinking now to make one and hang it thusly from the archway on the verandah…..