My last project

This is just awesome. And slightly creepy. But mostly just awesome. Gotta ask:

a) What gave you the inspiration?

Whose arm is it?

c) Are there any instructions on how to make one yourself?

d) Is that Kanji on the arm - and if so, what does it say?

Hi! Thanks for your response
1. As inspiration served simply a piece of wood (a poplar) and desire to make an unusual lamp.
2. My hand was an example.
3. There are no any instructions, but there is a photo of process of making here: http://vk.com/album16006402_154699873
4. Yes, that is Kanji. The hieroglyph "gekkou" means "moonlight"