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Making a lamp - the transition from 2D to 3D

Once I have two sides glued up, I place their edges in the form and build the connections between them. The additional pieces of the form keep the two sides aligned while the glue is drying. My goal is to achieve a precise enough fit that there is no tension on the joints.

Transition to 3D


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