"We recently installed new compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) in our workspace. They use less energy and last longer, but they're painfully bright...so I adapted Dan's Instructable for CFLs using heat resistant photo gels. This custom build attaches directly onto the end of the bulb so no extra materials are needed.
A lot of offices have been replacing silver tipped incandescent bulbs with CFLs w/o taking into the account the harsh effect the bare bulb has. This idea hopefully solves that. Oh yeah and its all open source. So steal this idea and make it better!"
I won't "steal" this (bad) idea for a couple of good reasons:1. From the photos and the video, it seems that a lot of light is lost. I'm under the impression that this is not an energy-efficient way of diffusing light. I don't mean to nitpick, but I couldn't help but notice that the person who was screwing in the CFL (whoever he is) was holding on to the glass portion, rather than the plastic base. The CFL could have shattered because of this incorrect technique. I wonder if he knew what he was doing.
2. The materials and tools needed aren't easily obtainable.
3. The CFL will become too hot after prolonged use without adequate ventilation. This will significantly reduce the lifespan of the CFL. Anyone with a basic understanding of CFLs ought to know this.
4. It's terribly ugly......
Thanks, but I'll stick to making my DIY Japanese Lantern, which is safe, cheap and easy to make, offers adequate ventilation to the CFL, and is light enough to be adapted as a shade for ceiling CFLs. It is also a proven method of light diffusion that has been used by the Chinese and Japanese for thousands of years.
Related: DIY - Making a Japanese Lantern on The Cheap
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