I know you probably have your own idea about the perfect lamp, that light source you use for reading or simply to decorate your room just the way you like it, but I bet very few of you actually have it right now. Until you get your hands on it, or until you actually make it, here is a DIY project, which might make you change your mind regarding your ideal lamp.

The UFO Abduction Lamp was created by Jason Diaz, an avid DIY-er and it will be showcased at this year's Maker FaireBay Area that takes place on 22 and 23 May, at the San Mateo County Event Center. It is not your usual DIY project, as the guy is pretty skillful and has combined a lot of elements in making these unique lamps, but the whole project turned out great. There is also a video below in which you will be able to see the main features of these lamps, the cow floating in water as if being abducted from a grassy pasture.

Now for the actual build of these 5 feet 5 inch tall lamps. The abduction beam from the UFO is built out of recycled glass tubes, light tubes and acrylic rings. Each is host to about 10 gallons of water, which make them heavier than your usual lamp. The lighting is provided by LEDs and CFLs, but also by some halogens. The bubbles and the cow's floating is all thanks to a 110 volt 20 gallon air pump.

I don't know if Jason makes these for sale, as in the interview he recently gave for Makezine, nobody asked him this. All we know is that he will be at the MFBA this year and if you think a lamp like this would fit great in your X-Files-themed room, you can chat with him there and perhaps convince him to give you the plans in order to make your very own abduction lamp.




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