It would be more durable (and dustable) if she plasticized the paper.

Maybe use "Smooth-Cast 327" as Martha and co. use it to harden these Paper Flowers?

No tall, lit candles beneath this one....

Am I the only one who thinks about fire codes? I mean, they probably don't specifically SAY that you shouldn't use toilet paper on light fixtures, but this one makes me a little nervous.

It looks cool, but I wouldn't be able to deal with the knowledge that it is toilet paper.

If I were doing this, I'd consider the use of more durable pomping paper instead of toilet paper. after a while, the toilet paper will start to "shed" fiber and it will also become really dusty.

http://www.paradepomps.com/warehouse/colors-c-1/white-p-20

Oh and the pomping paper is also fire retardant unlike toilet paper, in case things get a little too hot up there.

I've actually been thinking of doing this, but with a better grade paper, like botanical mulberry paper that is sold for lampshades. Many fabrics would also be a better choice, such as squares of unbleached muslin.

Really?

Organza would be a much better material and much more diaphanous. Toilet paper looks too heavy.

" ... it's a great reminder that adding a dose of personal style needn't be permanent or costly." [Emphasis by sunnyblue]

i wonder if she worked with different types of toilet paper before deciding on one. i hope she didn't pick the linty kind!

hey guys, thanks for featuring my funny little project! while my less-than-usual light fixture was certainly a laugh, it actually lasted for while a while, and was pretty! if you don't KNOW it's toilet paper (it was toilet paper and tissues, actually), it doesn't look like it (everyone was surprised when they found out it was toilet paper, and that i made it). it was built on wire around a chandelier with very low wattage bulbs, and all of the paper was at least a foot away from any electrical source or lightbulb.

but hey, let's panic anyway! FIRE!!!!

It looks like a wedding cake lit from within. Very creative!

Yes to the look, NO-NO-NO to the material. Just about anything would work better than TP. (How about used fabric softener sheets? Anti-static, too!)

it looks surprisingly good considering the materials. I can't help but wonder how long it will look good but for a quick short term fix it is certainly a conversation piece.

If someone were hosting dinners and parties over the holidays (or any time of the year) this would certainly be a lovely and temporary solution to a lack of chandelier or attractive light fixture.

Although it looks cool, I think it would be better with a material that could be dusted or vacuumed.

There's something unappetizing about toilet paper hanging over your dinner plate, but maybe it's just me.

No she didn't!

poop

How long did it take to make this? I hope she is ready to do it every week!!

I think a lot of people are missing the point of the toilet paper. I dont think shes so stupid she doesnt realize other materials would work better. Park of its appeal is that it look good, then oh, its toilet paper. If you can do it better than stop talking crap on the computer and do it.

"I think a lot of people are missing the point of the toilet paper."

Um, no...I think everyone knows what the point of toilet paper is and in my experience it's not to cover a dining room chandy. Oh, and it's hard to "stop talking crap" when we're talking TP.

^ your an idiot.

People, stop being drama queens, it's a Brilliant idea. What a great starting point for experimentation! If you don't like TP use Kleenex; if you fear fire use wool felt or organza or raw silk or pale cashmere; the point is use your IMAGINATION.

Mmmm, what are some great no-fire alternatives that still have that drape?

Shiztits -
Grammar please! It's you're an idiot.

It's great but I would cut off the stuff that hangs below the shade.