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You could have used tie wire to tie the rebar together and to secure the conduit. You also need a bushing on the end of the emt to protect your electrical cable from damage. One suggestion: can you try a design where you use the rope light in place of some of the bars of rebar? I think that might make for an interesting look.
To give your concrete more of an authentic look instead of using melamine use pieces of a plywood as they would leave slate imperfections of the plywood in the veneer of the concrete giving it a more realistic look
Version 3 has my preference. But damn, this is a cool concept. As for RGB and white, you really should want one that has both RGB and separate dedicated white LEDs for best result.
Something to consider when it comes to rigging standards for overhead installations. Where I work we almost always use a combination of brass inserts with 1/4 20 steel shouldered eyebolts with quick links rated to exceed your maximum hanging weight. These are not only much more secure than two screwed in hooks, but with primary and secondary connection points (4 separate inserted shouldered eye bolts) in the case of say an earthquake or something hanging or catching on the installation you can be confident the connection points will not fail and potentially fall on someone, avoiding injuries and or property damage.
Two things - I’ve been a long time viewer and it’s super cool to have watched you experimenting with GFRC before anyone else, working with LEDs, working on years of projects on your building - this piece feels like it’s the culmination of years of working with all those different mediums with a great result. ALSO, very cool - I’ve followed lukelampco for a while and have always been in awe of his light sculptures - and this is a great project to make it more accessible. Great work.
Actually, you could have all of them and periodically change the alignment of it whenever you get tired of it. It can be always changed, so that your visitors will be baffled when they come over and eat at your place. They will wonder why it looks different. Depending on how that LED rope connector is, maybe switching it out with different light hues or colors if they have them. It might be interesting when large get togethers of mood lighting. Good video. I enjoy watching the creativity and fun, you get making your vision come to life. Who knew as a adult, one gets to play with sand construction and make a living from it.
As a beginner interior architect, I would absolutely go with the third option. With the rope spread out all across the entire beam, you'll be able to light up a larger surface area in comparison to the other two designs. The design itself is also calmer and more elegant than the other two, it fits your interior better in my opinion. The concrete ends are also truly incorporated into the light now.
For a more clean look. You should looking a Nico press with the copper sleeves. Instead of the (Crosby) you called them saddle clamps. It’s 100% cleaner. Also just a warning wire rope bought at a hardware store is not rated for overhead lifting. It will work but there is some danger in it about 10% . Love your content been watching it for years @modustrial.
Loved Lukelamp forever. I've tried making these myself using marine rope sheeting. They definitely did not look as perfectly diffused as the store-bought version. I also can't get enough of this style of lighting.
Not shown in this video...the basket full of tubes, sheathing, cable cover, etc I bought trying to recreate it before I found the pre-made one. Probably spent a $1000 on products i didn't use... it was a journey.
I like 3 but 2 is my favorite, and if you had a longer piece I would just do 2 but bigger to incorporate the concrete ends. I just love how it really did look like a bulb filament! I love randomness and “urban decay” look but I also really love when something simple visually rhymes with something very familiar… so even if you don’t recognize it at first, your eye goes “hey that’s really familiar… I’ve seen that before… but where?” and then halfway through dinner it clicks and you go “Oh damn! It’s a lightbulb!” Hahaha That’s my reason for choosing 2 as my favorite, but I do agree about including the concrete. Like I said, a longer rope would allow the best of both!
I like option 3 best, but it looks a bit unbalanced to me. It may look better if the left side also looped over the end of the block like right side does. Love the way it looks
So funny you posted this today - I just took delivery TODAY of a meter of this LED rope randomly discovering it a couple of weeks back. I love this new led strip format and can't wait to play with it - will definitely be ordering some more. I think it might be fun for creating "neon" style signs!
I like Option 2. But if you had a little more length to play with, I think Option 3 could look better. As #3 is now, I think the LED rope is too spaced out and just going from point A to point B, hence why I think having a little more length could take it up a notch. Honestly, any of them would be great. Overall great project and I love the look.
Option 3!!! I used to watch you religiously during Covid but somehow got out of the habit? So glad this video popped up on my timeline and brought you back to me. YAY love this
Option 3, because the whole lamp looks as 1 piece while Option 2 it feels the light element not fully integrated in the concrete elements. Fantastic job!
Option 3 is the best but I would put the string of light on the left side of the fixture to be on the other side or at least go through the cable, just to have a little bit of symmetry 👍👍
My vote would be for option two, i like the semi separation going Concrete - Light - Concrete, it kind of gives it the feel of the lights having broken free from the concrete. That is just what i prefer though and you should go with what you like the most!
I LOVE option 2 but I also see why 3 is the most practical. I propose option 4, a longer light or second light that then creates a combination of options 2 & 3.
I like 3 the best for keeping the "rope" aspect of it. I think the way I'd do it though is to have a straight piece of the rope going from one end to the other, sort of like a tube of light in the middle. Not that it matters at all in this sort of application but in a structural application you're not "supposed" to weld rebar. Reason being is that common rebar isn't actually isn't that weldable, the welds can be prone to cracking. Also, if you in a situation where it has to be inspected, most inspectors aren't qualified/equipped to inspect welds.
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When connecting two different types of metals in a possible moist environment,electrically isolate the two metals from each other with either electrical tape or heat shrink tubing. This will help minimize galvanic corrosion.
Purely on shape I think option 2 is the most pleasing, because of that filament kind of vibe you mentioned. But since it needs to be functional as well as pretty it seems like option 3 is the best choice balanced between nice loops and wide light distribution. The best thing about this structure though is that you don't really have to settle on one single configuration. If you get tired of it you can always climb back up there and rearrange it again. It's always new and exciting :) Glad to see a video from you again. Your projects are always fun to watch. I noticed doggo has a cone on in this vid, I hope he is ok.
Go with Option 3 man! Love all that urban decay art you are doing. That LED lighting looks really fun! Great work and always look forward to your content.
Am I the only one who would’ve liked to see a couple of LED rod lights through the copper in the concrete? Since he’s going with the LED rope, light look, I think that option too visually fit the style better.
Option 3 as it lights up the concrete and draws your sight to the work. Also, still enjoy the caulk talk! 😛 Found a place near by who does GFRC training courses so I'm planning on doing that sometime next year! Purely based on inspiration from you.
That's awesome! I'm also thinking of doing a thorough online course for concrete/GFRC... Curious if that is something that would interest you? (And feel free to answer either way... I'm currently just gauging interest to decide whether or not it's worth doing)
@@modustrial I'd be keen as the information from you would be on point for the hobby! Having that useful tips, tricks and failures that you've experienced along the way in a single spot would be great.
Given the three options, I'd say #3 is the best looking by far. Although I'd love to see a take on option 2 that incorporates the concrete ends, and possibly a variant that mimics a DNA spiral, but that's also probably quite a challenge given the fixed length of your lighting elements.
Definatley option 3. Work on it some more. Maybe extend it even more off the ends? Such a cool project. Gets the imagination going like, next version, adding fiber optic filaments to look like sparks coming out of the concrete around the LED cable ends.
Cool light fixture. Liked the Third best- almost wich you had three more ft of light rope. Or hidden uplights in the top of the concrete to cast some slightly different colored light on to the ceiling.
i like 3 the best but worry it'll slip off the concrete on the left side. Across the concrete is the way to go though! Cant wait to see more, keep it up!
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Option 3 for me
You could have used tie wire to tie the rebar together and to secure the conduit. You also need a bushing on the end of the emt to protect your electrical cable from damage.
One suggestion: can you try a design where you use the rope light in place of some of the bars of rebar? I think that might make for an interesting look.
how about telling us where to get those LED ropes?
@@Ucceah he put links in the description.
To give your concrete more of an authentic look instead of using melamine use pieces of a plywood as they would leave slate imperfections of the plywood in the veneer of the concrete giving it a more realistic look
I like Option 3 the best because it incorporates the concrete ends.
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Think you nailed it with option 3. You're right about the light needing to be long and extending over the concrete, it also really works visually.
Option 3 is my favorite. I feel it’s the most organic. It has a rhythm to it, like music or poetry.🌸
I liked option 2! The giant filament is a cool look.
I didn't think I would like it when I saw it at first, but I think 3 is by far the best and it grew on me quite quickly. Great job!
thanks Frank!
Version 3 has my preference. But damn, this is a cool concept. As for RGB and white, you really should want one that has both RGB and separate dedicated white LEDs for best result.
Dubbed "rgbw"
@@Ozmandius And RGBWW if you want them to be warm white
@@Ozmandius there is also rgbww which has both dedicated warm and cool white leds in addition to the rgb ones to allow different color temperatures.
Something to consider when it comes to rigging standards for overhead installations. Where I work we almost always use a combination of brass inserts with 1/4 20 steel shouldered eyebolts with quick links rated to exceed your maximum hanging weight. These are not only much more secure than two screwed in hooks, but with primary and secondary connection points (4 separate inserted shouldered eye bolts) in the case of say an earthquake or something hanging or catching on the installation you can be confident the connection points will not fail and potentially fall on someone, avoiding injuries and or property damage.
Two things - I’ve been a long time viewer and it’s super cool to have watched you experimenting with GFRC before anyone else, working with LEDs, working on years of projects on your building - this piece feels like it’s the culmination of years of working with all those different mediums with a great result. ALSO, very cool - I’ve followed lukelampco for a while and have always been in awe of his light sculptures - and this is a great project to make it more accessible. Great work.
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🙏
The jig is up for Luke. I was always shocked by what he charged for such simple work.
Actually, you could have all of them and periodically change the alignment of it whenever you get tired of it. It can be always changed, so that your visitors will be baffled when they come over and eat at your place. They will wonder why it looks different. Depending on how that LED rope connector is, maybe switching it out with different light hues or colors if they have them. It might be interesting when large get togethers of mood lighting. Good video. I enjoy watching the creativity and fun, you get making your vision come to life. Who knew as a adult, one gets to play with sand construction and make a living from it.
Can we talk about this genius ad he imbedded in the video? I loved it!
Thanks!
I did like the extended profile of option 3, but I believe I would personally go with option 2. I really like the 'filament' look it gave.
Option 3 looked best to me.
As a beginner interior architect, I would absolutely go with the third option. With the rope spread out all across the entire beam, you'll be able to light up a larger surface area in comparison to the other two designs.
The design itself is also calmer and more elegant than the other two, it fits your interior better in my opinion. The concrete ends are also truly incorporated into the light now.
For a more clean look. You should looking a Nico press with the copper sleeves. Instead of the (Crosby) you called them saddle clamps. It’s 100% cleaner. Also just a warning wire rope bought at a hardware store is not rated for overhead lifting. It will work but there is some danger in it about 10% . Love your content been watching it for years @modustrial.
Definitely Option 3 because it incorporates the concrete ends to make the light one unit, not just the rebar center. Thanks for the work.
Loved Lukelamp forever. I've tried making these myself using marine rope sheeting. They definitely did not look as perfectly diffused as the store-bought version. I also can't get enough of this style of lighting.
Not shown in this video...the basket full of tubes, sheathing, cable cover, etc I bought trying to recreate it before I found the pre-made one. Probably spent a $1000 on products i didn't use... it was a journey.
I too have been trying to make this style of rope light for ages! Im so happy that its finally available for us DIY'ers to play around with!
Great build. Definitely door number 3 Monty. Extends the light source, and there is a wonderful interaction with the light and the cement.
You need to paint the clamps & maybe even the wires. I think if you paint them black, they won't stand out as much.
I like 3 but 2 is my favorite, and if you had a longer piece I would just do 2 but bigger to incorporate the concrete ends. I just love how it really did look like a bulb filament!
I love randomness and “urban decay” look but I also really love when something simple visually rhymes with something very familiar… so even if you don’t recognize it at first, your eye goes “hey that’s really familiar… I’ve seen that before… but where?” and then halfway through dinner it clicks and you go “Oh damn! It’s a lightbulb!” Hahaha
That’s my reason for choosing 2 as my favorite, but I do agree about including the concrete. Like I said, a longer rope would allow the best of both!
I like option 3 best, but it looks a bit unbalanced to me. It may look better if the left side also looped over the end of the block like right side does. Love the way it looks
So funny you posted this today - I just took delivery TODAY of a meter of this LED rope randomly discovering it a couple of weeks back. I love this new led strip format and can't wait to play with it - will definitely be ordering some more. I think it might be fun for creating "neon" style signs!
I like Option 2. But if you had a little more length to play with, I think Option 3 could look better. As #3 is now, I think the LED rope is too spaced out and just going from point A to point B, hence why I think having a little more length could take it up a notch. Honestly, any of them would be great. Overall great project and I love the look.
That AD read was so good that I had to watch thru all of it! thank you for making ads enjoyable.
Been here since 1000 keep up the great work❤❤❤
Option 3 is the best here. Love how you’ve taken this from concept to complete.
Oh man! There’s even a lamp project going on with the dog!!!!
Nice build though! Didn’t know about that led braided rope. It’s cool!
Option 3 - Great idea - i love your style and spin with what you create!!!
For the emissions comment: concrete is about 1/1 in weight CO2 vs it's own weight. Not too bad on furniture scales, bad on city scales.
yeah that emissions comment was virtue signaling. personal projects like this are going to have a negligible effect
@@EntG1eating a single avocado is more environmentally damaging than making 50 of these
Option 3!!!
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Option 3, I love the idea of it looping/incorporating the concrete.
Glad you posted. Was missing your videos! Hope all is well.
Option 3, spreading the light out helps highlight all of the build.
Option 3, because the whole lamp looks as 1 piece while Option 2 it feels the light element not fully integrated in the concrete elements.
Fantastic job!
*What's awesome about it is you can always switch it up and change the configuration*
Option 3 suits the length of your table. I was thinking about what I should do with my dining room lights, your video gave me ideas worth exploring!
I love this. Option 3. Option 2 isn't bad either but three really incorporates the light into the fixture, making it one thing.
No one’s gonna say anything about the custom wall art he has on the wall in his shop is the work of none other then @Ten Hundred
Option 3 for sure! Love that it goes over the end that wouldnt normally incorporate the light. (Not that this is a normal light by any means)
I appreciate the effort to make the ad actually funny. Top work
Your dog is so devoted in supervizing the work even with the cone of shame 😂
Option 3 is the best but I would put the string of light on the left side of the fixture to be on the other side or at least go through the cable, just to have a little bit of symmetry 👍👍
3 is the way to go, it really shows the full construction and uses its space
Outstanding project! Option 3 is my vote.
My vote would be for option two, i like the semi separation going Concrete - Light - Concrete, it kind of gives it the feel of the lights having broken free from the concrete. That is just what i prefer though and you should go with what you like the most!
Option 2. Even though it's urban decay having the lighting element be balanced is what looks the best.
F me! Been as excited as a badger at the start of mating season waiting for a new video from you! 😃 Lovely work
I LOVE option 2 but I also see why 3 is the most practical. I propose option 4, a longer light or second light that then creates a combination of options 2 & 3.
Lighting option 3 definitely had the best balance, so that one!
Looks awesome! Option 3 for sure. I'd like to make one myself, but maybe just with a simple wood beam as a base.
Glad to see you back again in style!
:-)
Option 3. Fantastic use of led rope.
I like 3 the best for keeping the "rope" aspect of it. I think the way I'd do it though is to have a straight piece of the rope going from one end to the other, sort of like a tube of light in the middle.
Not that it matters at all in this sort of application but in a structural application you're not "supposed" to weld rebar. Reason being is that common rebar isn't actually isn't that weldable, the welds can be prone to cracking. Also, if you in a situation where it has to be inspected, most inspectors aren't qualified/equipped to inspect welds.
Option 2. I like the Edison bulb look. Great video!
I like how spread out option 3 is, good choice!
Option 3. Would not have thought about this style, but it looks great in your space!
Option 3, just seems more aesthetically pleasing. Cool project!
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When connecting two different types of metals in a possible moist environment,electrically isolate the two metals from each other with either electrical tape or heat shrink tubing. This will help minimize galvanic corrosion.
Option 3, but honestly all of them look really good... and what a cool idea/concept.
Definitely option #3 as it looks tremendously good. Great video.
Purely on shape I think option 2 is the most pleasing, because of that filament kind of vibe you mentioned. But since it needs to be functional as well as pretty it seems like option 3 is the best choice balanced between nice loops and wide light distribution. The best thing about this structure though is that you don't really have to settle on one single configuration. If you get tired of it you can always climb back up there and rearrange it again. It's always new and exciting :)
Glad to see a video from you again. Your projects are always fun to watch. I noticed doggo has a cone on in this vid, I hope he is ok.
Thanks! Tex was neutered and has fully recovered now :)
Go with Option 3 man! Love all that urban decay art you are doing. That LED lighting looks really fun! Great work and always look forward to your content.
Option 3
Really really dig the idea of a rope light id love to incorporate that into my own home
Am I the only one who would’ve liked to see a couple of LED rod lights through the copper in the concrete? Since he’s going with the LED rope, light look, I think that option too visually fit the style better.
"A few people watched it"
You are a humble man...
The wider drape of 3 is to me the most appealing.
Option 2. BTW, congrats on using the saddle clamps correctly! I've seen bridges that 'saddled the dead horse', so major props.
This lamp is so creative. I liked all 3. You can always change it
I like # 3. It's larger so it gives more light. Nice job.
The add read is fantastic.
One of the best ever! My man Mike still Killin it
Option 3 as it lights up the concrete and draws your sight to the work.
Also, still enjoy the caulk talk! 😛
Found a place near by who does GFRC training courses so I'm planning on doing that sometime next year! Purely based on inspiration from you.
That's awesome! I'm also thinking of doing a thorough online course for concrete/GFRC... Curious if that is something that would interest you? (And feel free to answer either way... I'm currently just gauging interest to decide whether or not it's worth doing)
@@modustrial I'd be keen as the information from you would be on point for the hobby! Having that useful tips, tricks and failures that you've experienced along the way in a single spot would be great.
I like option 3, I was gonna say 2 but as I looked at it longer and longer.... i realized 3 was the right answer.
Given the three options, I'd say #3 is the best looking by far.
Although I'd love to see a take on option 2 that incorporates the concrete ends, and possibly a variant that mimics a DNA spiral, but that's also probably quite a challenge given the fixed length of your lighting elements.
Option 3 looks much better! Love the idea! ❤
3, 2, 1 in order of preference. This is great stuff! Thank you.
Option 3!!! Looks Great and Super Cool Project!!
thanks Blake!
Definatley option 3. Work on it some more. Maybe extend it even more off the ends? Such a cool project. Gets the imagination going like, next version, adding fiber optic filaments to look like sparks coming out of the concrete around the LED cable ends.
We missed you!
I quite liked option 1, option 2 was pretty cool in concept, but 3 is aesthetically the strongest layout. So 3 gets my vote!!
I think option #3 is the way to go. Looks the best!
I like option 3 but make the left side go over the concrete too. Think it would look awesome. Great project.
Option 3. Looks like the large looping and elongation fits the space to best light the area.
Love it! Option 3 for me, no brainer, the concrete needs to light up also😉
Option 3 looks the most intentional and overall best.
IDEA: Make a giant light bulb using the LED rope or tube as the giant filaments.
Cool light fixture. Liked the Third best- almost wich you had three more ft of light rope. Or hidden uplights in the top of the concrete to cast some slightly different colored light on to the ceiling.
option 3 definitely. makes it appear bigger and brighter.
You gained a follower because of attitude and personality the video taught a lot thanks
Definitely option 3. Great build.
The term "Outside the Box" has officially been redefined. It's neat, it's cool, it's rad, it's even far out!
i like 3 the best but worry it'll slip off the concrete on the left side. Across the concrete is the way to go though! Cant wait to see more, keep it up!
Amazing result, option 3 for sure
3 all the way!! ❤
Option 2 looks the cleanest, but option 3 clearly offers a better distribution of light.
Option 3 for sure. It looks so flowy. I can wait to see you do more smaller scaled projects in your work shop ❤
I loved the Simply Safe commercial! Great job with that! 😂
Thanks!
this is soooo cool! love option 1, but definitely go with no 3. Suuurrrrrrr
I think number 2 was my favorite. It's a really cool piece.