[Cardboard DIY] How to make a lampshade from upcycled cardboard

🛠 How to Make a Lampshade from Cardboard | DIY with Upcycled Materials This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to turn simple cardboard into a modern cube-style lampshade using L-shaped frame pieces. Designed for ambient lighting, this lightweight and stylish piece is perfect for home decor projects using sustainable materials. *For this project, I used a Baby Night Lamp (LED). Cardboard is a flammable material, so using incandescent bulbs or other heat-generating lights can be dangerous. Please make sure to use a low-heat LED light only. ⸻ 🎯 Highlights • Lampshade frame made with L-shaped cardboard beams • Clean and minimal look • Designed to be lightweight and easy to assemble 📐 Template A4 Printable 1/2 Scale PDF Template is available on: https://itoshige.com/for-makers/desig... 📍 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:08 Title 00:11 Cube Frame to Lampshade? 01:32 Dimension, Material, tools, working time, Flute direction 02:15 Making Rulers 03:05 Part 1 Frame 12:18 Gluing 15:36 Assembly 16:32 Part 2 Opaque Panel 18:18 Part 3 Bottom Part (Base) 19:18 Result ⸻ 📏 Project Specs • Finished Size: 130 × 130 × 300 mm • Material: 7mm thick cardboard (Approx.400mm x 300mm(Lampshade), 300mm x 300mm(Base)) • Additional: Opaque Panel (Tracing Paper), Light • Estimated Work Time: 1–2 hours with template 🛠️ Tool List *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. BASIC SET OLFA CUTTER LARGE https://amzn.to/4doqc3L OLFA CUTTER BLADE 18mm https://amzn.to/4m7ZUVD 300mm Metal Ruler https://amzn.to/3O5sWIT 150mm Metal Ruler https://amzn.to/4c80hLy Cutting Mat https://amzn.to/3PRKfOj Sash Spatula (not the same as I use but still recommend) https://amzn.to/4ttglyo Embossing Stylus https://amzn.to/4vcrEwA Glue (PVA) (not the same as I use but still recommend) https://amzn.to/48mOXK7 PRECISION SET Tweezers https://amzn.to/3QjwKqI Caliper https://amzn.to/4sUjF5P Bone Folder https://amzn.to/4sRMOhQ Small Cutter Knife https://amzn.to/4vcd9ca Hand Roller https://amzn.to/3NHDj5O 📘 Get the Template Book on Amazon! Make 20+ cardboard DIY projects using real-size patterns: • EN: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8409713438 • ES: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8409713748 • JP: https://amzn.asia/d/aQE7k3U 📡 Follow ITOSHIGE STUDIO Official Site: https://itoshige.com Instagram:   / itoshigestudio   Pinterest:   / itoshigestudio   X: https://x.com/itoshigestudio Tiktok:   / itoshige_studio   #upcycling #cardboardcraft #carton