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Jan in VA 02-09-2016 05:50 PM

I have about 6 different Ott lamps -- for reading, at my bedside, in the studio, and portables for workshops. I have seasonal affective disorder and have found these full spectrum lights to be very helpful in the winter.
They are great for working with colors in fabrics, as overhead fluorescent bulbs make everything yellowish and "off".

Jan in VA

bneuen 02-10-2016 04:50 AM

I have several of them, Don't do crafts, desk work without them. Last year I got one of the fancier ones and love it.

Golfergal 02-10-2016 05:08 AM

I bought a small one at Joann's this fall and can't believe what a difference it makes! It was on sale and I used a coupon also so it was a good buy.

Bren 02-10-2016 05:43 AM

I have four--one floor lamp by my sewing machine and one by my chair in the family room where I do handwork and read. The two smaller ones can be placed wherever they are needed. I purchased them all at JAF using coupons and agree with everyone who said they couldn't do without them.

institches33 02-10-2016 08:01 AM

I have 4...all for different purposes. The one I use most often is a small tabletop that opens to expose the light. It also has a magnifier. All were purchased from Joann.

callen 02-10-2016 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by leaha (Post 7460847)
I have five of them 2 pink 2 blues and one green, one by each machine I have set up , I also 5ake one or two on my retreat, I really like mine got them. All on sale half off at joanns

I have at least 5 of them also. Great light for almost anything. I have floor lamps, table lamps & smaller desk ones
that I can bend to where I need the light. Expensive but well worth it. Even the bulbs are expensive but last a long time. I get them at our local Michael's craft store BUT only when they are 50% off !!

tlpa 02-10-2016 10:12 AM


Originally Posted by GEMRM (Post 7461158)
And if you have a favorite light but it doesn't have an Ott bulb, you can buy just the bulb too.

This is good to know....I have a goose neck lamp, probably with the natural light, but I find it doesn't give off very good light (even when I'm sitting right under it!), so I'll get an ott bulb and see if that helps.

mopec 02-10-2016 01:07 PM

I have four or five ott lights, but my preference is the LED daylight bulbs. I am in the process of removing the ott lights out of my sewing room as I have converted almost all of my lighting in there to LED daylight. Just my preference with my "needing more light" eyes.

rosiewell 02-10-2016 05:21 PM

I have several of different sizes, bought at different places (a couple from Amazon), I love them, very easy on the eyes especially if you do lot of hand work

jamsbuying 02-11-2016 03:18 PM

I have three and love them. All purchased at JoAnns when on sale. LOVE them!


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