I did some research on how to create spherical lampshades. A lot of the ones online were paper-based, but I finally found a project that uses embroidery hoops to create a spherical frame for lighted wires (https://www.darbysmart.com/projects/make-a-light-orb).To create the diffuse look, I want to embed light yellow electroluminescent wire between layers of fabric like cotton or linen, which will then be sewn around the spherical frame made of embroidery hoops. I’ll sew muscle wire to the undersides of the leaves which can be made of felt, so they can raise and lower gently. The electronics can be hidden inside the orb, and I can use a wire to hang it.
I found an image of el wire wrapped in a way close to what I was imagining:
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