{"version":1,"atom":{"id":"1a378203-2187-57de-bbea-41876acf0258","slug":"layered-cardboard-hexagon-pendant-lamp-1a3782","title":"Layered Cardboard Hexagon Pendant Lamp","teaser":"Transform plain cardboard into a stylish geometric lampshade for a warm, architectural glow!","category":"makeovers-budget","time_bucket":"1h","budget_bucket":"under_20","difficulty":"intermediate","kids_friendly":false,"mess_level":"medium","supervision_level":null,"indoor_outdoor":"indoor","estimated_time_minutes":90,"topic_tags":["cardboard-craft","pendant-lamp","upcycle"],"occasion_tags":[],"materials":[{"name":"Corrugated cardboard sheets","quantity":"approx 20 sheets"},{"name":"Hot glue gun and glue sticks","quantity":"1 gun"},{"name":"Pendant lamp cord with socket","quantity":"1 pc"},{"name":"LED bulb","quantity":"1 pc"},{"name":"Craft knife / cutter","quantity":"1 pc"}],"steps":[{"index":1,"body":"Cut out identical hexagon-shaped cardboard frames using a utility 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SSam Kowalski · Outdoor & Makeovers Editor
Layered Cardboard Hexagon Pendant Lamp
Transform plain cardboard into a stylish geometric lampshade for a warm, architectural glow!
