I spent the afternoon biking around town to a few stores to find supplies for my final light fixture.  At TAP Plastic, I was able to find a piece of Vinyl that I think will be really nice for some of the interior strips of my light fixture.  I would like to experiment with some of the fins being slightly translucent.  This could add a dynamic dimension to the fixture. The one issue with Vinyl is that it can’t be cut on the lasercutter, so I will have to cut the translucent strips by hand.

I also enjoyed a trip to Winks Hardware.  I have never been to such a friendly establishment.  The adorable man was so excited to look at my prototype and help me troubleshoot to find the best hardware for my project.  We settled with some hardware that I think I will successfully be able to hold the cord in place.

I am excited to continue working.  I still need to search for some wood veneer that will bend effectively for my fixture.  Other than the veneer, I think I have all the necessary supplies to start building!