"Entwined 2" Paper Lamp

These lights are hand made using reed and archival Japanese and Thai papers. Many of the forms are influenced by seeds, pods, shells, stones, cocoons, and other items found while exploring and wandering. Each sculpture is a signed, original work of art.

-Sarah Ashe

Base: VT Soapstone

The lights are susceptible to too much heat, please use the recommended size and kind of light bulb (13 watt Energy Saver bulbs) and keep away from fire and candles.

This one-of-a-kind lamp measures approximately 25 inches tall, 15 inches wide, and 16 inches deep.

Photo Essay: Making a Light Sculpture
Photos by Amira Pualwan

1: Sarah sometimes starts with sketching forms for inspiration and planning.

2: After soaking the reeds, she begins twisting and clamping them into her desired form.

3: She uses hot glue to secure the reed intersections together and then cuts off long ends.

4: To apply the paper, Sarah brushes on a non-yellowing glue and covers each space between the reeds.

5: She must trim the excess paper to achieve a seamless aesthetic.

6: Using a VT soapstone base and copper tubing cut custom for each lamp, Sarah assembles the base and electrical component of the Light Sculpture.

7: Here is an example of one of Sarah's finished lamps.