Making a Cassette Tape Lamp

Supplies:

• 8 cassette tapes (preferably the ones with clear plastic)
• 1 sheet thick crafting foam
• E6000 glue
• crafting knife or scissors
• mini LED lights (battery operated)

Steps:

1. Run a line of glue along the side edge of one tape and a line of glue along the front edge of another tape. Allow the glue to sit for 2 minutes, then press the tapes together. See photo below. Note: You can use a cassette case as a square to ensure they are at a 90 degree angle.
 
 
 
2. Glue a 3rd cassette tape in place, applying glue to both edges that will be attached. Allow the glue to set for 2 minutes then gently press the edges together. See photo below.
 
3. Apply glue to the final two edges, then after glue has set for 2 minutes, attach them to form a square. Make any adjustments to square them up, then allow the glue to dry for 24-72 hours.
 
 
 
4. Create a second square of cassette tapes, following the above steps. Note: If the tapes are new and you want to advance the tape, use a pen to move the tape. Or fast forward/rewind them in a cassette player.
 
5. Apply glue to the bottom edge of one set of tapes and the top edge of the other set. Allow glue to sit for 2 minutes then gently stack them together. Allow glue to dry for 24-72 hours.
 
 
6. Place the cassettes onto the foam and trace around it, then cut out the base with scissors or a crafting knife.
 
 
7. Apply glue to the bottom of the cassettes and around the edge of the foam base. Allow glue to sit for 2 minutes.
 
 
8. Adhere the base to the lamp and allow glue to dry. Place the LED lights into the lamp and enjoy!