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Black Abaca Ball Lampshade
Product Code: 18.11.9250
The process of making this Abaca string lampshade has many steps and it takes a skilled artisan to create the desired effect.
First the artisan will blow up a beach ball to be used as mould. They then wrap the Abaca string around the beach ball in a ‘crazy weave’ pattern, leaving a large hole at the bottom of the ball and a small hole at the top for the lightbulb. To create a 38cm diameter lampshade, 12 bundles of Abaca string are used, or 438 metres. When one bundle runs out a new one is tied on, and the knot is hidden amongst the ‘crazy weave’. Tidying and finishing of the holes is completed before the lampshade is dipped in stiffener (a mix of white glue and water). It is left to dry in the sun for 6-7 hours, or a kiln may be used during the rainy season. Once dry, the beach ball is deflated and the lampshade is finished.
First the artisan will blow up a beach ball to be used as mould. They then wrap the Abaca string around the beach ball in a ‘crazy weave’ pattern, leaving a large hole at the bottom of the ball and a small hole at the top for the lightbulb. To create a 38cm diameter lampshade, 12 bundles of Abaca string are used, or 438 metres. When one bundle runs out a new one is tied on, and the knot is hidden amongst the ‘crazy weave’. Tidying and finishing of the holes is completed before the lampshade is dipped in stiffener (a mix of white glue and water). It is left to dry in the sun for 6-7 hours, or a kiln may be used during the rainy season. Once dry, the beach ball is deflated and the lampshade is finished.
Dimensions: D26 CM
Price: $29.99
Made By
CCAP - Community Crafts Association of the Philippines
CCAP is a not-for-profit organisation guided by a commitment to contribute to the social and economic uplifting of urban and rural poor, particularly of craft producers nationwide. Their vision is for... more...
