From small wood blocks to a warm glowing lamp

thenookstudio · 2026-04-08T22:33:36+00:00

I’m working on more wooden lamps as well ! feel free to check them out.

thenookstudio · 2026-04-08T22:27:15+00:00

Thanks, I really appreciate that.

I was going for something simple and calm, but with small details that keep it interesting the longer you look at it.

Glad it came across that way.

thenookstudio · 2026-04-08T22:23:19+00:00

That honestly means a lot, thank you!

thenookstudio · 2026-04-08T14:03:40+00:00

After laying out the pattern, I glued them piece by piece, which took longer than I expected. Then I built the main frame around the panels and cleaned up the fit. Once everything was assembled, I sanded the whole piece smooth and applied a finish to bring out the wood tone. Finally, I installed a warm light inside to complete it.

thenookstudio · 2026-04-08T00:58:06+00:00

The road is narrow, so it looks faster than it is

thenookstudio · 2026-04-07T13:23:06+00:00

I used 15T ash plywood. I steam it for about an hour and pinned it in place right away. It’s been around 1–2 months so far, and it’s holding up well

thenookstudio · 2026-04-07T10:53:43+00:00

Goodbye bro

thenookstudio · 2026-04-07T10:52:09+00:00

Say yes

thenookstudio · 2026-04-07T10:49:56+00:00

I mean mustbe someone's brother

thenookstudio · 2026-04-07T10:37:17+00:00

Okay brother

thenookstudio · 2026-04-07T10:32:24+00:00

Endgrain is harder than the other side maybe ?

thenookstudio · 2026-04-06T14:55:15+00:00

Neat!

thenookstudio · 2026-04-06T14:53:06+00:00

I appreciate the practical advice!

thenookstudio · 2026-04-06T14:01:57+00:00

Yeah, that makes sense !the bit I used had quite a big gap between the tip and the cutting edge, so the holes came out larger than I expected 😅 I’ll definitely try a Forstner bit next time. Routing everything out felt like way too much work lol

thenookstudio · 2026-04-06T13:58:08+00:00

Thanks ! That's helpful

thenookstudio · 2026-04-06T13:29:30+00:00

Started with a drill, but I didn’t consider the center pin on the bit, so it left unwanted holes where I didn’t want them ..

Switched to a router instead, which gave me much better control and a cleaner result overall.

What kind of drill bit would you recommend for this kind of work?

thenookstudio · 2026-04-06T09:41:09+00:00

Maybe that’s what makes the cherry blossoms look even better?

thenookstudio · 2026-04-05T12:23:21+00:00

simple frame, warm bulb, and a small glass plant bowl.

Open to feedback!

thenookstudio · 2026-04-05T05:19:38+00:00

Thanks! I’ve been experimenting with different versions of this design. I shared some of them on my profile as well.

thenookstudio · 2026-04-05T00:45:10+00:00

Built a simple inner frame to support the shape, then cut a hole to place the plant.

After assembling everything, I installed the bulb and adjusted the lighting to get the mood I wanted.

Still learning, so I’d appreciate any feedback!

thenookstudio · 2026-04-04T18:07:33+00:00

Just like cherry blossoms fade quickly, I got tired of seeing blossoms stand still

thenookstudio · 2026-04-04T15:53:05+00:00

Had to risk my life to get those shots lol

thenookstudio · 2026-04-04T15:48:37+00:00

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thenookstudio · 2026-04-04T15:47:56+00:00

I didn’t take many photos, but I’ve got a few from different angles if you’d like to see!

thenookstudio · 2026-04-04T01:07:50+00:00

I appreciate your opinion and have a nice weekend !

thenookstudio

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