Workshop journal
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Rattan, seagrass, bamboo, dó paper and brass: how light passes through, how they last.
- 22 Sept 2026Export rattan lamps and small-workshop lamps: where they differExport goods are made in batches to a foreign buyer's spec; a small workshop makes one lamp for one room. What to check in the weave, frame, cable and socket.Materials · 5 min
- 1 Sept 2026Raw brass darkens over the years, and that is normalWhy uncoated brass lamp frames change colour, whether you can keep them bright, and when a matte black or white frame makes more sense.Materials · 5 min
- 25 Aug 2026A bedside lamp in dó paper: light through bark paperDó paper is made from the bark of the dó tree: strong, fibrous, resistant to insects. Why light through it is soft, which bulbs to use, where to avoid it.Materials · 6 min
- 30 Jun 2026Rattan, seagrass or bamboo: three fibres, three kinds of lightRattan bends and can be woven open, so light escapes sideways. Seagrass weaves tight and sends light down. Bamboo is stiff and suits geometric shades.Materials · 5 min
- 12 May 2026Rattan lamps in the rainy season: preventing and treating mouldWhy rattan takes on moisture, where not to hang it, monthly cleaning, and what to do if spots appear on the shade. What our warranty covers.Materials · 5 min