DIY UV Lamp 2-in-1 Shade and Stand

If you happen to have a UV lamp and want to concentrate its light for more even illumination and consistent exposure, while also blocking stray UV light to reduce the risk of eye damage and skin burns, you can make your own two-in-one UV lamp shade and stand.

The following image shows the accessories you will need.

Choose this type of cardboard because it is relatively rigid.

This is the lamp tube, but it produces ozone when switched on.

This is the lamp holder.

This is the part of the lamp holder that secures the tube.

This is a wide, flat latex rubber band. It is relatively broad and works well for this project.

Next, you can assemble the components. The process is quite simple.

Please note that this lamp has recessed ends on both sides. Once you connect one end to the power supply, the other end also carries 220 V. Therefore, I glued it in place.

Here is how it looks during normal operation. Although the design is simple, you now have both a lamp shade and a stand. Thanks to the elasticity of the rubber band, you can press it down to lower the lamp or lift it slightly to raise it. Your project is complete.