How can I re-create this vintage Christmas tree light?

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My sister and I each had one of this and my mom let us keep them on in our bedroom before we fell asleep--nice memories. And the tree would spin when the lightbulb heated up the paper.

Mn · Answer

perhaps it was on the order of a candelabra where there was a small fan blade that heated air (rises making movement) made it turn. Was there something like a blade (fan blade or like a wind mill in miniature) inside?

Jen R · Answer

I found this...helpful? http://www.ehow.com/how_6736359_make-rotating-lamp-shade.html

Lori Brink-Baker · Answer

Vintage Econolite 1948 Christmas GreenTree Motion Lamp ...

Wendy Johnson · Answer

goodluck..love stuff from my childhood

Hb · Answer

This was a ROTO-VUE by ECONOLITE 1951 Green Christmas Tree MOTION LAMP I guess you could try to reproduce or if you have lots of money you can buy one just like it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/311510628626?item=311510628626&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true or http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281896186520?item=281896186520&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true

GeeJudy · Answer

Ha Ha--$300 is ridiculous for something Gramma E purchased the green, red & blue ones for probably less than $2,00 apiece at the Factory Outlet store

Hb · Answer

found this one online .....http://www.ubbcentral.com/store/item/econolite-merrie-merrie-revolving-christmas-tree_301820491382.html

GeeJudy · Answer

I know I could buy it--I want to recreate it--thanx

Hb · Answer

Hi again GeeJudy . I had never seen one of these lamps so my posts to you were in response to my research to find out more about them . I do realize you said you would like to recreate it , but I thought I would send the links to the ones for sale as there were images attached to show how it is put together . Did not mean to frustrate you.

Do you remember how tall the lamp was.? During researching these I have saved some images and it doesnt look like there are any moving parts except the shade. The base has an offset metal piece that is set to one side of the bulb and then bends at a right angle to the center of the top of the bulb and then goes straight up .The metal support on the lamp itself would also be fairly straight forward to make . So it would simply be a matter of trying to recreate the shade . Was the shade made of heavy paper ? did it have an insert or cardboard cone on the inside . One image I found had a cardboard cone alongside the pic of the shade . Having not owned one I dont know if that cardboard cone is simply for storing the shade when not in use(i.e. slipping the cone inside the shade so it doesnt fold or bend or crack or if it is actually a component of the shade . I would think that making the cone would be pretty straight forward and it is more a matter of which materials are needed to make the shade. You could make the outside of the shade any pattern you want . I saw a gold one , a red one , a green one, a Santa one and another that had vingtage images of Skaters at the base and what looked like the sky above them so that they would go round and round under the stars . You have peaked my interest and I am going to try to recreate it . If I do and come up with a pattern I would be glad to share with you when that time comes.

Gerri L Goss · Answer

How did you cut the 'boughs' in the cone? (prior to rolling I imagine)

What kind of paper did you use to create the tree?

I have a vintage blue one from my childhood and it reminds me of Christmas with Mom and Dad so long ago. I love it and it is becoming very fragile. I might be willing to pay $150 for one in better shape than mine. It is blue.

GG

Herman munster · Answer

I have an original and found these plans from December 1956 issue of Mechanix Illustrated ? It's missing the second page but it's just a bent wire around the base with a point on the end the cone can ride on.

Janet Bayer Rowland · Answer

I have my mom's and was planning on using this year. My brother seems to have thrown out the base. This has been wonderful!!!

GeeJudy · Answer

Is that you Denise?

GeeJudy · Answer

I’m still interested in buying one

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Card or flexible plastic. Cut out a Circle - divide into 4 . Use one 1/4 circle and cut out shapes on it. Roll into tree shape. Put on top of Touch type light ( you can buy these cheaply as sets of 4).

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Have you tried looking on eBay etc.

Gina C. · Answer

I have a base with a light bulb (it still works) if you're interested in it.i bought it brand new in a box 15 years ago. I didn't know that it was a worthwhile item until the i had already thrown out the box. The paper tree also desintegrated.

Deb K · Answer

Hello Geejudy, I found one on Ebay! You could take it apart and recreate after looking.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225330800939

I also found these bases that spin

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Garosa-LED-Colorful-Light-Rotating-Crystal-Display-Base-Stand-Holder-with-AC-US-Adapter-Silver-Led-Display-Base-Rotary-Display-Stand/PRD3BZ5FOT2Z8CM?skuId=3BZ5FOT2Z8CM&offerId=3EB49A236F8D44DC960AF773E5B9355D&cmpid=SEM_CA_32614_SA6NM5M1QX&utm_id=SEM_CA_32614_SA6NM5M1QX&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=always_on&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxreqBhAxEiwAfGfndHiacpGiqvi7NsLN4UPNQt23gtuobCfAJWgoUHomSkDMOhqu_7IqdRoC0QMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Just make the paper shades and a post that will sit on the base

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