If you’re a huge Star Wars fan, we may have just found your next project. Now, thanks to an awesome couple who have shared their unique creation, you could have your very own realistic death star hanging somewhere in your home. All you need is an IKEA PS 2014 lamp, paint and a brush, masking tape and a pencil and paper! With these items and a little creativity, you are sure to succeed. Take a look below to see the easy to follow steps on how it was done!
First things first, an IKEA PS 2014 lamp was purchased along with a can of spray paint.
![Lylelo](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ikea-lamp-death-star-spray-paint.jpg)
Next, masking tape was used to cover areas of the lamp that should stay lighter.
![ikea lamp death star masking tape](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ikea-lamp-death-star-masking-tape.jpg)
Then, the couple used a piece of paper to create a stencil, to then trace it onto the lamp.
![ikea lamp death star stencil](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ikea-lamp-death-star-stencil.jpg)
Once everything was set, they painted over the entire ball.
![ikea lamp death star paint](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ikea-lamp-death-star-paint.jpg)
You can choose to paint the ball all at once or in segments.
![ikea lamp death star segments](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ikea-lamp-death-star-segments.jpg)
The round weapon was painted using a fine brush.
![ikea lamp death star hand painted](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ikea-lamp-death-star-hand-painted.jpg)
And voila! Amazing!
![ikea lamp death star hang it on ceiling](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ikea-lamp-death-star-hang-it-on-ceiling.jpg)
The creative couple used a hook to hang the lamp from their ceiling.
![ikea lamp death star close up](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ikea-lamp-death-star-close-up.jpg)
What a fantastic result!
![ikea lamp death star close up segments](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ikea-lamp-death-star-close-up-segments.jpg)
We love that this project is entirely achievable even for beginners at crafting!
![death star IKEA lamp](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/death-star-IKEA-lamp.jpg)
Check out the death star in action below!
Source: Blogspot