Mid-Century Modern Lamp Update 1

For my Upcycle Project, a mid-century modern lamp, I have started with sketching the lamp, and its various components to help determine the parts needed and the layout of the lamp. It also allows me to explore different shapes and layouts, and I ultimately settled on a modified barrel shape made out of wooden strips, reminiscent of classic mid-century modern aesthetics.

I have also begun sourcing materials for the project. So far, I have found a  source for the pallets, paint, and the scrap MDF pieces. Discarded pallets are readily available, and once I acquire them I will begin to break them apart using a circular saw. When they are in manageable pieces, I will select the ones that will work for my lamp and use a table saw to cut them into approximately 1 inch by 12 inch strips. These strips will make up the bulk of my lamp, and give it the barrel-like shape that I am looking for.

Color plays an important role in the aesthetics of a project, so I will paint all but one side of the strips a dark yellow that is prevalent in mid-century modern designs. Leaving one side exposed will bring a sense of materiality and rustic-ness to the project. Additionally, I will need to fabricate two discs that will support the strips on the top and bottom of the lamp. I plan to cut these out of scrap MDF sheets from my own supply using the laser cutter. 

Once I have all the components of the lamp, I will begin to attach the strips of wood to each other using a pneumatic nailer, but I will leave them unglued for now to aid in the assembly later. I will then glue the discs that I have cut to the top and bottom of the lamp as well as the joints that were previously nailed.