Tidal Lamp

Inspired by the starfish, this nightlight on using saltwater. By balancing the water inside, it allows to turn the light on and off.

• Software: Rhinoceros
• Size: 9 x 12 in
• Materials: Pine, Resin, Silicon

I got inspired by the starfish, so I started my research by drawing all the parts of its body. The starfish has a water vascular system. It means that it uses saltwater to circulate inside its body to move its feet.

I started by creating a paper maquette and then moved on to a sturdier material to create the mold shape.

I covered the shape with silicon thick enough. Then I applied the fiber glass and forton on the outside to create the shell. Now I had the mold to cast the shade of the lamp in resin.