Empty ink cartridges repurposed as glorious lamps

We all know that those ink cartridge refills never really function perfectly as advertised, so rather than paying too much to have a lackluster printing experience, boxlightbox has decided to repurpose his empty Epson boxes into prepossessing lighting instruments. The simple (albeit masterly) lamps maintain the iconic presence of an ink cartridge while still fitting into the overall feel of an art deco home. At $350, the sensational Ink-Cartridge Chandelier shown above certainly isn't the cheapest of fixtures, but for those who spend entirely too much time at Kinko's, it's totally worth the investment. Hit the read link for more ways to spend money that you don't have -- or, you know, to just get a few ideas for scratching that DIY itch.

[Thanks, David]

[stasguy Posted Aug 3rd 2009 5:46AM]

Just think how it would look with *FULL* ink cartridges.

[Meekermoloko Posted Aug 3rd 2009 5:58AM]

I bet you they'll make you replace the bulb ... even if it's not really used up fully.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 3rd 2009 6:18AM]

9x 22$ LED bulbs?

Sounds like a huge friggin waste. I mean, isnt the purpose of most recycling projects supposed to be cheapness and reuse of old materials?

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 3rd 2009 7:35AM]

One man's trash is ......one man's trash ??

[mko Posted Aug 3rd 2009 7:52AM]

Bah I always have them refilled and they work perfectly.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 3rd 2009 8:10AM]

Apparently it doesn't provide enough light to properly expose the image without a high ISO. See all that grain

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 3rd 2009 8:15AM]

For that much, those cartridges should all be filled. Damn, 350 for some empty cartridges, a few Erector set pieces, and a Home Depot light fixture... Good luck to you, enterprising recycle-gouger.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 3rd 2009 9:13AM]

DROPPED PRICE to 200$!

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 3rd 2009 9:18AM]

Please hit up the link to see the cheapo singles. The chandelier is more for me to keep than sell, hence the jacked up price!
p.s. thnx much guys.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 3rd 2009 9:37AM]

Ooh, awkward...

I like the concept, and now that the pricing on this piece has been explained, I like it more. Luck to you once more.

[dan325013 Posted Aug 3rd 2009 10:53AM]

I want this; just not $350 want. Maybe, just maybe, $50 want.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 3rd 2009 12:23PM]

look at the small ones! 35$

[dan325013 Posted Aug 3rd 2009 12:24PM]

Oh thanks!

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 3rd 2009 1:11PM]

I have around 200 of these empty ink cartridges lying under my desk at work.

[pinecone2654 Posted Aug 3rd 2009 3:13PM]

then make some of these, price them realistically, and you're filthy rich :P