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Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

Looks like milk is poured out? In fact, it is a desk lamp! It is a simple and interesting electronic craft, and it is also a waste recycling craft.

Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

First you need to prepare a milk carton, straws and ultra-light clay. The electronic part is a bit complicated, so its best to let dad help with it.

Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

Start by cutting off one side of the milk carton.

Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

Then take out the prepared lamp holder.

Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

Adhere the lamp holder to the milk carton with glue, with the wire coming out of the hole for the straw.

Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

Put the straw on.

Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

Use a thicker wire to unscrew the desk lamp bracket.

Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

Insert the holder into the straw as shown above.

Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

Then it’s time for the white clay~

Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

You can first stick the bracket to the cardboard with tapesuperior.

Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

Then cover both the cardboard and the exposed parts of the stand with ultra-light clay.

Illustration of DIY handmade desk lamp using fruit yogurt bottle

Finally, install the light bulb on one end of the wire and the plug on the other end, and the cute desk lamp is complete~ Isn’t it beautiful?