# LED Sculpture Lamp ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/107/610/medium800thumb/led_strips_ezgif.com-gif-maker%284%29.jpg?1640812490) Inspired by the idea of a curved lamp using LED strips, I created this 3D printable design. Thanks to the adjustable power supply, it is dimmable. To build the full lamp, 3 meters of LEDs are required. Primary: ## Parts ### Ultra Flexible White LED Strip - 480 per meter - 5m long [Ultra Flexible White LED Strip - 480 per meter - 5m long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4840) Here at Adafruit we love discovering new and exotic glowing things. Like moths to the flame, we were intrigued by these 'chip on board' ultra-flexible white LED Strips with 480 SMT LEDs per meter, soldered side-by-side and diffused with a silicone epoxy! They _look_ a... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4840) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4840/guides) ![Long Coiled LED strip lit up warm white](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4840-00.jpg) ### Adjustable Power Supply with 2.1mm / 5.5mm DC - 3V to 12V at 5A [Adjustable Power Supply with 2.1mm / 5.5mm DC - 3V to 12V at 5A](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4880) [Put your Snap! cassette on and sing along to "I got the power!"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1BNcSBApOU) with this super useful power supply adapter where you can easily change the voltage with a snap of your fingers. On the front is a potentiometer knob and a LED... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4880) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4880/guides) ![Hand slowly dialing up voltage on power brick, LED strip gets brighter as it increases](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/4880-06.jpg) ### Circuit Playground Proto Gizmo - Bolt-on Perma-Proto [Circuit Playground Proto Gizmo - Bolt-on Perma-Proto](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4320) Extend and expand your Circuit Playground projects with a bolt-on Perma-Proto that lets you connect solderable circuits in a sturdy and reliable fashion. This PCB looks just like a solderless breadboard but has permanently affixed M3 standoffs that act as mechanical and electrical connections.... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4320) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4320/guides) ![Angled shot of a Circuit Playground Proto Gizmo - Bolt-on Perma-Proto.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4320-08.jpg) ### Breadboard-friendly 2.1mm DC barrel jack [Breadboard-friendly 2.1mm DC barrel jack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/373) This power jack is designed to fit 2.1mm power plugs snugly and securely. Perfect for adding a power connector to your project. We went for the more expensive "thin pin" type which snap into breadboards or perfboards. They will work where "thick pin" types go also, just... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/373) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/373/guides) ![Small, black, 2.1mm DC barrel jack](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/373-04.jpg) ### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 50ft 30AWG Red [Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 50ft 30AWG Red](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3165) Silicone-sheathing wire is super-flexible and soft, and its also strong! Able to handle up to 200°C and up to 600V, it will do when PVC covered wire wimps out. We like this wire for being extremely supple and flexible, so it is great for wearables or projects where the wire-harness has to... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3165) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3165/guides) ![A spool of light red AWG wire.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3165-01.jpg) ### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 50ft 30AWG Black [Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 50ft 30AWG Black](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3164) Silicone-sheathing wire is super-flexible and soft, and its also strong! Able to handle up to 200°C and up to 600V, it will do when PVC covered wire wimps out. We like this wire for being extremely supple and flexible, so it is great for wearables or projects where the wire-harness has to... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3164) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3164/guides) ![A spool of black AWG wire.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3164-01.jpg) ### Part: In-line power switch for 2.1mm barrel jack quantity: 1 Add a power switch to any project simply by plugging this between the power supply. This is the most useful thing you never knew you needed! You'll want to pick up a bunch... [In-line power switch for 2.1mm barrel jack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1125) ### Part: White Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread quantity: 1 Totaling 420 pieces, this White Nylon M2.5 Screw Set is a must-have smörgåsbord for your workstation. You'll have more than enough... [White Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3658) ### Part: Transparent PETG quantity: 1 Transparent PETG Filament 1.75mm [Transparent PETG](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SB761QR) ### Part: White PETG quantity: 1 White PETG Filament 1.75mm [White PETG](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PDV9RC8) ## Tools I used these tools & consumables when putting the project together. If you've already got something that works for you, use it. If you're just getting started, use this as your shopping list. ### Part: iFixit Essential Electronics Toolkit iFixit Essential Electronics Toolkit quantity: 1 This here is iFixit's most economical do-everything toolkit. The Essential Electronics Toolkit is what you need for the most... [ iFixit Essential Electronics Toolkit iFixit Essential Electronics Toolkit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3445) ### Part: Flush diagonal cutters quantity: 1 These are the best diagonal cutters, large super-comfortable grip to use and have strong nippers for perfect trimming of wires and leads. I've used my pair every day for years. [Flush diagonal cutters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/152) ### Part: Simple pliers quantity: 1 Simple needlenose pliers for twisting, pulling and pliering your project. [Simple pliers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/146) ### Part: Solder Wire - 60/40 Rosin Core - 0.5mm/0.02" diameter - 50 grams quantity: 1 If you want to make a kit you'll need some solder. This 0.1 lb (about 50 grams) spool is a good amount, not too much (like 1 lb spools) and not too little (like those little... [Solder Wire - 60/40 Rosin Core - 0.5mm/0.02" diameter - 50 grams](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1886) ### Part: Adjustable 30W 110V soldering iron quantity: 1 This 'pen-style' soldering iron is just about the best entry-level tool I've seen. It's not as powerful as a Weller WES51 but it is self-contained and easy to... [Adjustable 30W 110V soldering iron](https://www.adafruit.com/product/180) ### Part: Solder wick - 1.5mm wide and 1.5m / 5 feet long quantity: 1 Used along with the solder sucker to clean up soldering messes. Wick really comes in handy when soldering or desoldering surface-mount parts. Even if you don't have the best iron... [Solder wick - 1.5mm wide and 1.5m / 5 feet long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/149) Not an essential tool for this project, but seen in some guide photos: ### Part: Stickvise PCB Vise quantity: 1 Are you still looking for that perfect PCB holder? The low profile PCB Stickvise might be just the thing you need!In performing the simple task... [Stickvise PCB Vise](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3197) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-sculpture-lamp/3d-printed-parts.md) ## Featured Products ### Ultra Flexible White LED Strip - 480 per meter - 5m long [Ultra Flexible White LED Strip - 480 per meter - 5m long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4840) Here at Adafruit we love discovering new and exotic glowing things. Like moths to the flame, we were intrigued by these 'chip on board' ultra-flexible white LED Strips with 480 SMT LEDs per meter, soldered side-by-side and diffused with a silicone epoxy! They _look_ a... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4840) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4840/guides) ### Adjustable Power Supply with 2.1mm / 5.5mm DC - 3V to 12V at 5A [Adjustable Power Supply with 2.1mm / 5.5mm DC - 3V to 12V at 5A](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4880) [Put your Snap! cassette on and sing along to "I got the power!"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1BNcSBApOU) with this super useful power supply adapter where you can easily change the voltage with a snap of your fingers. On the front is a potentiometer knob and a LED... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4880) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4880/guides) ### Circuit Playground Proto Gizmo - Bolt-on Perma-Proto [Circuit Playground Proto Gizmo - Bolt-on Perma-Proto](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4320) Extend and expand your Circuit Playground projects with a bolt-on Perma-Proto that lets you connect solderable circuits in a sturdy and reliable fashion. This PCB looks just like a solderless breadboard but has permanently affixed M3 standoffs that act as mechanical and electrical connections.... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4320) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4320/guides) ### Breadboard-friendly 2.1mm DC barrel jack [Breadboard-friendly 2.1mm DC barrel jack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/373) This power jack is designed to fit 2.1mm power plugs snugly and securely. Perfect for adding a power connector to your project. We went for the more expensive "thin pin" type which snap into breadboards or perfboards. They will work where "thick pin" types go also, just... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/373) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/373/guides) ### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 50ft 30AWG Red [Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 50ft 30AWG Red](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3165) Silicone-sheathing wire is super-flexible and soft, and its also strong! Able to handle up to 200°C and up to 600V, it will do when PVC covered wire wimps out. We like this wire for being extremely supple and flexible, so it is great for wearables or projects where the wire-harness has to... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3165) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3165/guides) ### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 50ft 30AWG Black [Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 50ft 30AWG Black](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3164) Silicone-sheathing wire is super-flexible and soft, and its also strong! Able to handle up to 200°C and up to 600V, it will do when PVC covered wire wimps out. We like this wire for being extremely supple and flexible, so it is great for wearables or projects where the wire-harness has to... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3164) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3164/guides) ### White Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread [White Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3658) Totaling 420 pieces, this **White Nylon M2.5 Screw Set**  is a must-have smörgåsbord for your workstation. You'll have more than enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to construct your maker projects for days on end! M2.5 screws fit nearly... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3658) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3658/guides) ### In-line power switch for 2.1mm barrel jack [In-line power switch for 2.1mm barrel jack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1125) Add a power switch to _any_ project simply by plugging this between the power supply. This is the most useful thing you never knew you needed! You'll want to pick up a bunch for your electronic projects. Comes with a 5.5/2.1mm barrel jack on one end an a plug on the... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1125) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1125/guides) ## Related Guides - [BLE Volume Knob with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/bluetooth-le-hid-volume-knob-with-circuitpython.md) - [Chinese Dragon Puppet with Motion-Reactive Flame Effect](https://learn.adafruit.com/chinese-dragon-puppet-with-motion-reactive-flame-effect.md) - [Floor Lamp with NeoPixels and WLED Custom Animations](https://learn.adafruit.com/floor-lamp-with-wled.md) - [LED Shoji Lamp](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-shoji-lamp.md) - [Zelda Echoes Of Wisdom Tri Rod](https://learn.adafruit.com/zelda-tri-rod.md) - [Custom 3D Hat Graphics](https://learn.adafruit.com/custom-3d-hat-graphics.md) - [3D Printed Custom Keycaps](https://learn.adafruit.com/3dprinted-custom-keycaps.md) - [Raspberry Pi LED Spectrum Analyzer](https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-spectrum-analyzer-display-on-rgb-led-strip.md) - [Floppy Drive Case for 5.25 and 3.5 drives](https://learn.adafruit.com/floppy-case.md) - [3D Printed Watch Body for the TIMESQUARE DIY Watch Kit](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-enclosure-for-the-timesquare-diy-watch-kit.md) - [Zelda LED UltraHand](https://learn.adafruit.com/ultrahand.md) - [PyGamer - Gaming Handheld Crank](https://learn.adafruit.com/gaming-handheld-crank.md) - [LED Noodle Shop Sign](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-noodle-shop-sign.md) - [Cyberpunk Spikes](https://learn.adafruit.com/cyberpunk-spikes.md) - [Flippy Floppy Drive Modification](https://learn.adafruit.com/flippy-floppy-drive-modification.md)