Cassette tapes may no longer play in your car, but they can still light up your life.

This cassette tower lamp feels like something you’d see in a cool indie café or a creative workspace.

Also, the tapes stack neatly into a column, with the bulb hidden inside, making it look like your favorite tracks are glowing from within.

If you’re a collector at heart, this is a way to keep your cassettes on display without the dust.

Materials Needed

• 30-40 cassette tapes (with clear or translucent cases)
• Hot glue gun or strong adhesive
• LED light strip or tube light (low-heat for safety)
• Power cord with switch
• Optional: spray paint or vinyl stickers

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Gather enough cassette tapes to form the height of lamp you want, around 30 to 40 works for a tall tower.

Clear or translucent cases give the best light effect.

Step 2: Start by gluing tapes together into panels, four tapes wide makes a good side wall.

Then create four of these panels to form your tower’s frame.

Step 3: Assemble the panels into a box shape, leaving the top open. You can use extra glue along the edges to keep everything secure.

Step 4: Insert your LED strip or tube light inside the tower. Make sure to use LEDs since they give off little heat and are safe around plastic.

Step 5: Secure the light cord so it runs neatly out of the base without wobbling the tower.

Step 6: Place your lamp on a flat surface, plug it in, and enjoy the glowing retro vibes.

Tips:

You can arrange the tapes so the labels face outward for a storytelling effect, your old playlists will literally light up the room.