Originally shared by Yuusuf Sallahuddin (Y.S. Creations)
After fixing my alignment (which has taken me a week) I’ve got around to doing the test project I was working on when I realised alignment was out.
So it’s intended to be a tealight candle holder & the cutouts are intended to bounce shadows in the shape of the cutouts (or the inverse shadows). Not sure if it works yet as I have to wait til the glue dries (my friction fits were out a fraction & I need to adjust a little for kerf on next iteration).
@Ashley_M_Kirchner_No Are there any concerns with the flame heating the wood up at all? I made mine 90mm cubes to give 25mm clearance on either side of the tealight to hopefully prevent that.
@Nigel_Conroy My inspiration was some artworks I have seen where odd 3D shapes have light cast at them & the shadows show unexpected results (e.g. words or intricate scenes) based on the angle of the light hitting it.
@Yuusuf_Sallahuddin_Y yes I like the effect. Think I need something a little more friendly for my 3+5 year old… Even though they would love the dragon and castle at night might be a bit different!!!
I was thinking Peter Pan or something, which is what I think I saw previously
@Nigel_Conroy With leds powering it safety would be less of a concern & the shadow effect could be increased due to the brightness of the leds. Also, could possibly have frosted acrylic pieces internally to disperse the light more evenly through the cutouts.
@Yuusuf_Sallahuddin_Y , they are 90mm (about 3.5 inches). The first one I made was a bit smaller and I burned several tea light candles in it with no issues, however it was hard to get the candle in while lit, or to light it while it’s already inside. So I decided to make them bigger. I need to find a cheap source for 2" circle metal blanks now. Either brass or aluminum, to put in the bottom just as a precaution so the wood doesn’t get too hot or discolor. It hasn’t happen during my testing, but I’d rather be safe.
@Yuusuf_Sallahuddin_Y , speaking of LEDs, I’m going to design and build a LED insert for the taller lamps too. Right now they have a single candelabra bulb in them, but I want to try and also make them colorful. I already have the schematic figured out, code written, I need to prototype it and if it works as I expect, I’ll send the design for manufacturing.
Ah, that just makes them prepared for what the world has to offer, I mean … it’s not like a certain person in office right now doesn’t cause bad dreams.
