Michael | VoltPaperScissorsApr 23, 2025
A year ago, I saw someone open a book lamp in a bar. It was a pretty expensive product. Since I combine electronics and paper crafting, I had to DIY it and develop an easy-to-use circuit template and instructions for it. This educational project is perfect for libraries. Please #retoot :-)
Template and instructions are available on my website: https://www.voltpaperscissors.com/diybooklamp.
Feel free to ask any questions.
#papercircuit #papercraft #diy #MINT #STEM
Easy DIY Book Lamp for Kids (11+) and adults — Volt, Paper, Scissors!

I invented this DIY book lamp to introduce children to electronics. I use it in STEM education, but it turns out to be a fun project for adults too.

Volt, Paper, Scissors!
Show threadIris Young (he/they/she) (PhD)May 16, 2025
@VoltPaperScissors I started from your video instructions and modified to match what I had on hand... the connections to the LEDs are quite unstable using copper tape, and tracing paper is terribly fragile (I ended up reinforcing every single fold with tape), and in sum I regret everything, but it was great fun as an exercise!! When it stops working it'll be a fun nonfunctional decoration -- I'm really pleased with it. Thanks again for sharing this project. #paperCircuit #papercraft
Show threadlizzzzard
@iris the book cover is a piece of art in itself! @VoltPaperScissors
Nov 24 at 5:56pmWeb
Show threadMichael | VoltPaperScissorsNov 24
@lizzard Definitely!
Show threadIris Young (he/they/she) (PhD)Nov 24
@lizzard @VoltPaperScissors aw, thank you!