Reviews
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Philippe on Apr 20, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI folded the manta and it was in the beginning hard. But after you get used it is very calming and relaxing. Important note get a good glue.
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colaac88 on Apr 17, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThere’s a lot of pieces to assemble but it looks beautiful once assembled.
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Philippe on Mar 26, 2024
5 out of 5 starsGreat article, thank you very much for the lamp, it looks great
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Nontje on Feb 19, 2024
5 out of 5 starsGreat gift, well made and also very well explained. But you should have patience and of course a desire to tinker.
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Thechiz on Feb 19, 2024
5 out of 5 starsLove this paper manta ray. Nice quality cardboard and instructions were clear and easy. Really appreciated the tester owl to practice with before assembling the main thing. I ended up using double sided sticky tape rather than the recommended glue as when I used glue for the practice owl it just went everywhere and made such a mess. Overall the manta ray took a while to put together so I'd recommend giving yourself maybe 3-4 hours if using the tape option.
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Rebecca on Apr 10, 2024
5 out of 5 starsDidn’t have to use their customer service side but this was such a fun product! Took me roughly 5 hours from beginning to end. It looks amazing. Please just know you need to buy glue I got some on Amazon called Aleenes original tacky glue which was great. They sent a small practice item which was brilliant as I was so scared to mess it up. If I had places to put more I would for sure buy more
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Katharina on Mar 10, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThe German postal service did not deliver the shipment at first place, but Owl paperlamps sent a new item right away. The service and quick response was very much appreciated.
Original DIY papercraft lamps made in Portugal
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Teresa Almeida
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Teresa is envolved throughout the whole conception and production process of OWL paperlamps. She is an architect in Lisbon and spends her time in the studio surrounded by the crowd of paper models that pop up all around her.
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Hugo Formiga
Owner
Hugo is our head designer employing all his 3D modelling skills to give shape to our designs. He works as an architect in Lisbon and dedicates a good amount of time to building our family of OWL paperlamps.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is this a DIY product? What does it mean?
All our paperlamps are DIY (Do It Yourself) papercraft kits, which means that you will build the model yourself. We provide the paper pieces and instructions, so you can join in the making process of the lamp and complete the model yourself.
What does each OWL paperlamp kit contain?
Each OWL paperlamp kit contains a pre-cut paper model, an assembly guide and a practice model.
If you purchase a table lamp kit, it will include a light fixture with an E14 light bulb socket, electrical cord with switch and plug.
If you choose a ceiling lamp kit, it will include a ceiling light fixture with an E27 light bulb socket and 1,0 meter long electrical cable.
If you select a wall lamp kit, it will include a wall bracket light fixture with a longer cord, switch and plug.
Light bulbs are optional. Please note that you should only use LED light bulbs with an adequate fitting: E14 or E27. These are European standards that might not be available in your country (e.g. US, Canada and Japan).
For more information, check each item.
How long will it take to assemble an OWL paperlamp?
You will spend a few hours assembling your paperlamp, so take time to do this in a relaxed way. Consider taking breaks between steps – there’s no need to rush.
Every model requires different assembly durations, depending on the complexity, size or number of pieces. However the assembly principles are the same for all paperlamps.
Have in mind that some people are more experienced with paper craft activities and/or other manual arts and crafts activities. If you like putting things together and building models, this might be the right challenge for you. A good amount of dedication and precision will also ensure you a good result.
We are always happy to give tips and our best support throughout the assembly process, just get in touch!
Which auxiliary tools do I need?
To crease the paper you will need a sharp end that does NOT cut (like the metal tip of a mechanical pencil) and a ruler. You will also need glue to put the model together. We recommend UHU® All Purpose Adhesive glue or other equivalent glue types.
These items are not included in the kit.
Which plug type should I choose?
We currently provide the following different plug types:
- EU plugs (type C) – commonly used in Europe, South America and Asia.
- UK plugs (type G) – mainly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong.
- EU to US plug adapters (type A) – mainly used in the USA, Canada, Mexico and Japan. Please note that these are plug converters, not actual US plugs.
What type of light bulb should I use?
Only use LED light bulbs and equivalent energy saving bulbs that do not generate heat.
For table lamps use E14 bulbs.
For pendant lamps (ceiling or wall installation) use E27 bulbs.
For the Koala wall lamp use an E14 bulb.
These are European standards that might not be available in your country (e.g. US, Canada, Japan). You can choose to include an adequate light bulb with your order.
We recommend 200 to 400 lumen intensity.
Light bulbs have different colour temperatures, we suggest 3000K (warm white) or 4000K (cool white).
Bulb dimensions:
For pendant Paperlamps and the Barn Owl Paperlamp: max. 4,5cm diameter and max. 8cm long
For all other table Paperlamps and the Koala wall lamp: max. 4,5cm diameter and max. 11cm long
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Custom orders welcome! Contact us and tell us what you want and we'll try to create something unique for you.
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