Kumiko Wall Light

Description

Japanese woodworking inspired wall lamp. An Intricate piece of furniture modelled after the Japanese art of Kumiko; the delicate technique of assembling wooden pieces without the use of nails.

Usable in two different ways: either as a replacement for an existing sconce or as a new installation with light switch connectable to any socket.

Size:

Height: 258mm

Width: 148mm

Depth: 82mm

Made for an E14 lightbulb.

Print time: ~15h

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Printing Tips

General

Thoroughly clean the print bed before starting, ideally wash it according to the instructions
Run a full “Auto Bed Leveling” calibration before starting (especially helpful if you're having issues printing the Main Shade and Diffuser)
Layer Height (0.08mm) is crucial for successful printing of the Main Shade and Diffuser, for other plates you can increase it but the finish will be nicer if you leave it unchanged

Diffuser Plate 6, 7 & 8

There are 3 options to print the diffuser

You can use a smooth plate (Plate 6) or a textured plate (Plate 7)

If neither of them work for you, make sure to clean the plate thoroughly and run a full “Auto Bed Leveling” calibration as shown above

If you still struggle to get a good print you can print Plate 8 (just the support structure) and glue baking paper to it

Peel the diffuser off the build plate carefully, if you stretch it too much it may not fit properly

The Diffuser prints with a “Brim”, you may need to use a knife to remove it if it doesn't peel off cleanly

Assembly Instructions

Break off the supports at the top and bottom of each pillar

Clean any print residue from all parts, check for stringing on overhangs and scrape it off before assembly

I suggest running a flat head screw driver through the channels in the pillars and the top and bottom rims to make sure they are free of debris

Connect the two pillars by pushing the puzzle pieces into each other
Lock them in place by inserting the wedges

Combine the two parts of the light bulb support
Attach the hanger and light bulb support to the pillars

Pass the shade and the diffuser through the channels multiple times to ensure they slide easily without resistance

This will make assembly easier later

Attach the bottom rim by pushing the pillars into it
The fit is tight on purpose to avoid wobbling later
Lock it in place by fitting the bow ties

Insert the diffuser into the inner channel
Push it all the way to the bottom until it is fully inserted into the rim
Bend the screen gently until it takes the right shape
Insert it into the outer channels of the pillars
Push down until it is fully submerged into the bottom rim