DIY table lamp decoration. How to make lampshades for table lamps with your own hands

An organza lampshade looks simply amazing, and there is no need to water such a flower.

Materials and tools:
. Organza golden swamp and turquoise color
. Golden green beads
. golden wire
. Gold colored acrylic spray paint
. Lamp
. Glue
. Pliers
. Wire cutters

1. Cut out 40 petals along an oblique line from organza in two colors.
2. We fold the petals of two colors in pairs and, stepping back from the edge 0.5 cm, sew a zigzag seam with stitches 2 cm wide. Cut off the excess fabric. Lightly pull each petal along the seam so that the edges are wavy.
3. We cut the wire into 20 pieces 10 cm long and attach a bead to their ends. We collect the blanks into a bundle. We twist the ends of the wire so that we get a flat leg. These will be fixes.
4. Cut a wire 35 cm long and string 50 beads onto it. We bend it so that there are 30 beads on one end and 20 beads on the other.
5. Using glue, attach the petals to the lampshade so that you get a flower.
6. Attach the stamens and long wire, imitating brushes.
7. Paint the leg of the lampshade with gold paint.
"Handmade"

making a lampshade like this

An ordinary lampshade under an elegant cover looks completely new. The most suitable fabrics are light, stiff and transparent. Choose colors so that the lamp emits a warm, caressing light; white, cream and pink shades create a good mood. You can successfully use an old lampshade. For an ugly frame, take an opaque fabric - taffeta, light silk or thin cotton. If you like the color of the lampshade, let the design be visible through the transparent cover.

Curly lampshades
Using this method, the lower cover and the gathered upper cover are sewn separately, which are held on by an elastic band. The lining is placed over the lamp and the top edge of the lampshade, and the outer cover is attached just below, with the junction hidden under a wide ribbon. Finish the case with a silk ribbon, light braid, highlight its narrowed part with a bow, rosette or silk flower - this is a convenient reason to practice with decorations. You will need: A concave frame or lampshade. Centimeter, ruler, pencil and scissors. Paper. Textile. Threads. Elastic band 6 mm wide. 2 safety pins. Tape 50 mm wide.

Measurements. Measure the bottom circumference (A) with a centimeter, add 4 cm to the seam. Measure the length of side (B), add 8 cm for the elastic drawstring. Determine the height of the outer cover (C) and add 1.5 cm for the hem. Write down your measurements.

Calculation of fabric consumption. Using the measurements taken and taking into account seam allowances, draw a rectangle AxB on paper. Draw a second rectangle taking into account the gathering allowance Cx2A. Determine the fabric consumption from the pattern - you need to cut one rectangle of each size.

Open. Pin the pattern onto the fabric lengthwise and cut out the outer cover and lining.

Stitching the lining and cover. Sew short sections of the lining using a French seam. On open sections, sew drawstrings, turning them first by 3 mm, then by 12 mm. Leave some unstitched areas on each drawstring so you can thread the elastic through. Sew the short sections of the outer cover with a French seam. Fold one long edge 3mm and stitch. Turn it over again by 3mm and stitch again.

Lining adjustment. Thread the elastic bands into the drawstrings and secure the ends with pins. Place the cover on the lampshade, tighten the elastic bands so that the cover fits the lampshade. Trim the ends of the elastic bands and sew them together. Sew the drawstrings with a hidden seam.

How to measure elastic for an outer cover. Wrap the elastic band around the lampshade at the level of the top edge of the cover. Pull the elastic slightly so that the cover fits snugly. Cut the elastic and sew the ends together.

Attaching the elastic band. Fold the elastic band into quarters and mark the folds with pins. Fold the cover in the same way and mark the folds. Pin the elastic to the top edge of the cover with wrong side, combining the marks. While stretching the elastic and gathering the cover into folds, sew the elastic in a zigzag pattern.

Finishing. Place the outer cover over the lining that is already on the lampshade. Tie a ribbon around the narrowing point to close the line of connection of the covers, attach it with a few stitches. Decorate the lampshade with a bow, rosette or flower.

Lampshade - “coolie”
You can also sew a cover for a conical lampshade. Here are instructions for sewing a lampshade cover from transparent fabric in the flower mentioned above. This cover is simply glued to a small white conical lampshade. If you don't have an old lamp that can be refurbished, pick up an inexpensive, color-matching lampshade at the store. You will need: Conical lampshade. Centimeter, ruler, pencil, scissors. Newspaper. Threads. Ribbon 35 mm wide for tying the top and for the bow. Universal glue.

Measurements. Measure the bottom edge of the lampshade (A), add 4 cm for the seam. Measure side (B), add 6 mm. Draw a 2AxB rectangle on paper, taking into account seam allowances, and calculate the fabric consumption.

Open. Using the pattern, cut out a rectangle of fabric lengthwise. Sew short edges with a French seam.

Hem. Turn one edge under 3mm and stitch. Fold the edge in again by 3mm and stitch again.

Gathering the top edge. Fold the cover in four and mark the folds with pins. Sew along the top edge twice, starting and ending at the pins. Mark four equal sections on the top edge of the lampshade with a pencil. Place the cover on the lampshade and, aligning the marks, gather it to fit the size. Distribute the gathers evenly, fasten the threads and remove the cover.

Tying the top. Cut the ribbon so that there is enough for the top edge, adding 1.5 cm to overlap the ends. Fold the ribbon over the gathered edge, fold one edge, and attach the ribbon. Stitch the tape to the edge, catching both sides and gathers in the seam.

Finishing. Place the cover on the lampshade and glue it with universal glue in several places. Tie the remaining ribbon over the glued area into a bow to disguise it.

Advice. Tulle lampshade. So that the case is made of thin and soft fabric stayed better on the lampshade, it can be reinforced with a lining of hard tulle. Measure the distance from the edge of the lampshade on one side to the edge on the opposite side across the top. Cut a circle of this diameter from tulle. Drape it symmetrically over the lampshade and cut out a circle to cover the top. Sew the cover as above, but baste the lining before you tape the top edge.

The color of the lampshade under the clear cover with a small frill at the top matches perfectly with the decor of the room. Sew a cover as for a conical lampshade. Cover the gathered seam with a ribbon with a bow or a garland of roses.

Types of lampshades
Making a lampshade with your own hands is not at all difficult - this good way save.

Table lamps and pendant lamps play a prominent role in the interior. These are not just light sources in the house, but also important decorative elements. You can reduce expenses on furnishings and choose the ideal lamp if you make the lampshade with your own hands.

What is needed to make a lampshade
Kits for most of our models are available for sale. But if you don't have a lampshade unusual shape, you can find an original one at a thrift store old model, which you can design to your liking.

Frames. The frame consists of upper and lower rings connected by posts, and a base for the lampshade. The rings and shape of the posts determine the type of lampshade. For example, for a cylinder-shaped lampshade, the diameters of the upper and lower rings are the same. The rings are connected by straight lines uprights. The elegant “concave empire” lampshade has an upper ring that is smaller than the lower one and the posts are smoothly curved inward.

Materials. To make and cover the frame, you will need: Durable cotton paper tape dense weave, which is wrapped around the frame so that the lampshade can be sewn on. Self-adhesive paper tape if the lampshade is not sewn on. Enamel for painting a metal frame.

Textile. When choosing fabric for a lampshade, follow these rules: Look through the fabric at the lamp and check how it transmits light. For a lampshade without lining, you need a thick fabric that will hide the contours of the lamp and stands. If the outline is visible through the lampshade, add a lining. The fabric shades the light of the lamp. For example, blue and green lampshades give cold light, red and yellow - warm glow.

Fittings. Each frame comes with mounts for the lamp fittings. Typically, the lampshade of a table lamp is attached to its stand using a suspension ring with spacers or to special frame, which rests directly on the fixture, small “candle” lamps have clips that hold the lampshade. Lampshades pendant lamps suspended on fittings.

Parchment paper for a smooth lampshade. Self-adhesive PVC sheet is a rigid PVC sheet to which fabric or other material can be glued. Decorative finishing, which is glued or sewn to disguise the joints and finish the lampshade.

A lampshade made of dark, heavy fabric allows light to pass through from above and below and creates a directional flow of light.

Thick fabric is not suitable for a pleated lampshade. On a flared lampshade, the design is more distinct at the bottom. Check how a folded piece of fabric looks.

For a shaped lampshade, you need soft, easily draped fabrics. The fabric pattern should lie nicely diagonally.

Frame making
Before covering the lampshade frame with fabric, it must be prepared depending on the type of frame and the covering material. For example, if you are making a cardboard cap on a frame with plastic coated, no preparatory operations are required. The metal frame should first be painted with white enamel to prevent it from rusting. The old frame needs to be cleaned sandpaper. If you are sewing a lampshade to a frame, you must first paint the frame and wrap it with tape, after which you can sew on the cover.

Painting the frame. If metal carcass is not covered with PVC, it should be painted. Remove traces of rust with sandpaper. Sand the frame so that bumps and protrusions do not damage the fabric. Paint the posts and rings with white enamel, but leave the center ring alone.

Wrapping the frame. If the frame is covered only with fabric, then you need to wrap it with cotton braid. Do not wrap the suspension and fittings ceiling lamp. To calculate the tape usage, measure the length of each post and the circumference of each ring and multiply by 3. This will be the total length of the tape. If the white ribbon shows through the dark fabric, paint the ribbon to match the color of the lampshade.

Wrapping the stand. Cut strips of tape 3 times longer than the post. Start work from the top end of the rack. Wrap the end of the ribbon around the ring, then around the post to secure the end. Using slight tension on the tape, wrap the post from top to bottom in a spiral so that each turn covers and holds the previous one. The finished winding should not move.

Fastening the winding. When you reach the bottom of the post, wrap the braid around the ring, threading the end through the last turn to make a knot. Pull the ribbon tightly and leave a loose end. Wrap all the posts in this way except one.

Wrapping the top ring. Measure the circumference of the top and bottom rings and the height of the last, unwrapped post. Cut the braid to this length. Roll up the tape and secure with a rubber ring, leaving a free end of 20 cm. Hold the end of the tape in front of the top ring at the unwrapped post. Throw the ribbon through the ring over the free end and secure the end.

Shutdown. Wrap the top ring, wrap the braid in a figure eight around each post. Having reached the unwrapped post, secure it with a figure eight and wrap it from top to bottom. Make a figure eight at the bottom and wrap the bottom ring. On each stand, trim the ends of the braid to 1 cm and hide them under the braid wound in a figure eight. After finishing the winding, trim all ends of the braid to 6 mm, tuck and sew by hand.

How to choose a base stand
The lampshade and the lamp stand must form a single unit. There are a few principles to keep in mind when choosing a base stand and lampshade. The lampshade should completely cover the fittings, but not the base of the lamp. The lower diameter of the lampshade should be twice as wide as the widest point of the base stand. The height of the lampshade should be 1-2 times the height of the round or vase-shaped base stand. The height of the lampshade for the base stand and candle should be 1/3 of the height of the stand.

It happens that a properly working lamp or a favorite night light, inherited from your grandmother, works properly, but is significantly shabby... It’s a shame to throw it away, but it’s impossible to look at it without tears - the fabric is frayed, faded, even torn in places, and the paint and varnish are falling off... Believe me, there is at least 20 ways to improve the situation: either repair the old lampshade, or put a new spin on it, or, at worst, throw it away and create something mega-creative in its place!

A few words from history: in French, abat-jour translates as “light dimmer.” Such mufflers first appeared about two hundred years ago, but their ancestors - dampers for torches and candles - were invented in ancient times. Until that memorable day when the talented designer Louis Tiffany tried to create his first lampshade from pieces of broken multi-colored glass, they were made exclusively from fabric. Around the same time as Tiffany, another equally talented designer, Antonin Doma, invented a crystal lampshade.

Today, crystal, fabric and glass are not enough - lampshades are made from almost any material known today. You, too, can use almost anything that comes to hand - the main thing is the right combination and sense of proportion! So, 20 ideas for inspiration...

Fabric lampshade

You can choose absolutely any fabric – from organza to denim. You can simply re-cover the frame with one fabric, or you can create a whole collage from scraps of different textures and colors. You can also make artificial flowers from fabric and cover an old lampshade with ready-made buds. You can beautifully use children's clothing, as the authors of this original night light - a skirt did...

We use knitting

If you have a lot of unused balls, or an old worn sweater, you will definitely need them when creating a new lampshade! Of course, you can re-tie the frame of the nightie, but it will be faster to sew a colorful, warm “cover” from an unnecessary sweater. Stick knitting needles into it with the knitting started, or place a basket of yarn next to it - and the atmosphere in the house will be like this. cozy little things it will get warmer!

Planting territory

Brilliant and, as often happens, very simple idea. We take a flowerpot with the most lush vegetation and attach it to the frame of a floor lamp or night light. It looks very creative and lively.

Lace or thread

An old version of the fake, which many of us were taught in school, is to inflate a balloon so that it is as round as possible and wrap it with woolen thread or straw, periodically moistening it in glue. When the work is completely dry, the ball is pierced and removed. Remains in your hands beautiful ball from threads or straw.

I suggest using lace knitted doilies instead of threads! But remember that you should only pop the ball when all the glue on the product has dried and the lampshade has become tight!

Chinese lantern in a new way

A simple Chinese lantern can be brought to life beyond recognition in an evening with the help of fabric flowers and ordinary gouache! Just draw sakura branches on the flashlight, attach the flowers with glue and that’s it!

paper or pictures

One of the most simple options updating an old lampshade - pasting it with newspaper clippings or old photos. Some even manage to use unnecessary X-rays!

Renewing a fabric lampshade with decoupage

A lampshade can be made from almost any material. A ready-made frame will greatly simplify the work, but if you don’t have it, it doesn’t matter.

To make the frame you will need:

• wire 4 mm and 1 mm thick;
• pliers;
• hacksaw for metal;
• lamp socket with wire;
• wire cutters;
• glue.

First, let's decide what size the frame will be. It usually consists of two rings (larger and smaller in diameter). For product cylindrical use two rings of the same size.

Making rings is simple - bend two circles of a certain size from wire. We wrap the junction of the circle with thin aluminum wire and apply glue to the surface. For the manufacture of complex design You will need not two, but several circles.

Now let's start creating the “ribs” for the lampshade. We also make them from wire: we attach them to circles, wrap the joints with wire and glue them.

The next step is to secure the lamp socket into the frame. We make a loop of thick wire and wrap it around the cartridge. We hook the tails to the top circle of the frame.

In this simple way you can make your own frame for a table lamp shade.

How to make a lampshade from threads with your own hands: step-by-step instructions with photos

The lampshade made from ordinary thread. You can make it in any size and color you like.

What you need to make this decoration:

• queens of ordinary knitting threads;
• balloon;
• glue and Vaseline;
• scissors;
• brush.

It is necessary to take into account that the shape of the lampshade made will depend on the shape of the balloon.

Step 1.

Place the skein of thread in a container with glue and soak it properly. It is advisable to place the threads in portions so that they do not get tangled.

Step 2.

Inflate the balloon and tie it tightly. Lubricate it with a layer of Vaseline so that it can be easily pulled out later. Around the tail we draw a circle with a diameter that could easily fit a light bulb.

Step 3.

We hang the ball vertically and wrap it with threads soaked in glue. We put the threads in different directions, leaving the space circled near the tail free.

Step 4.

Once again we go over the wrapped ball well with a brush with glue. Leave to dry for 24 hours.

Step 5.

After the threads have dried, carefully lower the ball and pull it out of the structure. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the threads.

The craft is ready. With a little effort, you can make a wonderful decoration for a table lamp. For a more complete picture, watch the video lesson.

How to make a lampshade for a table lamp from fabric: detailed photo tutorial

The easiest way to update a table lamp is to cover the old frame with new fabric. Any fabric is suitable for this work, from tulle to wool.

We will need:

• pencil;
• textile;
• scissors;
• satin ribbon;
• large sheet of newspaper;
• fabric glue.

For new original lamp you only need to take a few steps.

Step 1.

We remove the old lampshade from the floor lamp, remove the trim and leave only the frame.

Step 2.

Use tape to secure the newspaper to the frame. It turns out to be a paper pattern.

Step 3.

Remove and cut the newspaper pattern in half.

Step 4.

Using a pencil, transfer the sketch from the newspaper onto the fabric, leaving small allowances for the seams.

Step 5.

We wrap the allowances inward and secure the fold lines with pins.

Step 6.

We sew the resulting part on a machine on three sides. We leave one side untreated so that we can then form a seam on the frame itself. We sew at a distance of 5-7 mm from the edge. If desired, you can process the sections.

Step 7

Iron the fabric piece. We cover work surface paper and lay out the workpiece. We apply glue to it and glue it to the frame, hiding the raw cuts. We make the seam in such a way that the lampshade is covered with a stitched edge.

So the new one is ready and unique decoration for a lamp. And if you want to make it even more interesting, the fabric can be combined from various scraps, decorated with rhinestones, beads and buttons.

We make a lampshade from plastic spoons and bottles with our own hands

A lampshade made from plastic spoons looks very interesting. And since white spoons can be easily repainted in any color, the product will harmoniously fit into even the most unusual interior.

To make this craft you will need:

• plastic bottle (preferably large);
• plastic spoons (the quantity depends on the size of the bottle);
• stationery knife;
• glue and glue gun.

Do original product It’s not difficult, the main thing is to follow the step-by-step instructions correctly:

• We make blanks from spoons. We cut them off, leaving only the convex part and a small tail.
• Cut off the bottom of the bottle.
• We glue the spoons so that each subsequent layer lies on the previous one.
• We make a rim from the same spoons, gluing them in a circle. The rim should cover the tails of the spoons.
• We place the lamp inside the bottle and bring the wire out.

The designer lampshade is ready. Upon completion of the work, the structure can be decorated with rhinestones, or to make the lamp brighter, it can be made from multi-colored spoons.

Materials

most suitable and available materials is paper and textile. They are easy to transform, each of us is familiar with them and can be found in everyone. home. Wonderful lamps are also obtained from threads or yarn. Naturally, glass can also be used for lampshades. At home, these are ordinary or unusual, with an interesting shape, jars or bottles. Particularly daring projects include plastic containers, coffee packaging, and plastic children's toys.

In addition, do not discard options such as rattan, bamboo and rubber. The basis for a future product can be either just raw materials or already ready product. For example, designers have become adept at creating delightful lampshades from beads, globes, parts of sets, mirror shards and even crumpled sheets of music! You just have to take a closer look at the objects around you...

Understanding how difficult it is to move from thought to action, especially to see an exquisite accessory in an ordinary jar, we have prepared several master classes for you. By following the step-by-step instructions, you can easily make some sweet hand-made new things for any room in the house.

Ideas and their implementation

Since we have already mentioned the materials suitable for making lampshades and lampshades, let’s start with paper.

Lamp with butterflies

For work we will need:

• white thin cardboard
• thin twine or fishing line
• glue gun
• wire for frame
• utility knife or scissors
• round pliers

Advice! Before you start work, decide on the dimensions of the lampshade in finished form. In our example, the diameter is 30 cm, which means we need a piece of cardboard 90 cm long.

1. We make a frame. Cut a piece of wire 96-98 cm long. Roll the wire into a circle with a diameter of 30 cm and secure the ends with pliers.
2. We cut 3 hanging elements from twine or fishing line. We measure the length of the pieces based on the height at which you plan to hang the lamp. We tie them to the wire in three places, evenly distributing the load.
3. Draw butterflies of different sizes on cardboard and cut them out.
4. We fold the cardboard and glue the joint with a strip. thick paper or stitch it with a stapler.
5. We fix the upper part on the wire. For this you can use both glue and thin wire.
6. The places of joints and cuts can be decorated with butterflies remaining after cutting.
   Look what an elegant lamp we have created. It will fit perfectly into both a children's room and a bedroom. You will see a special chic when you turn on the lamp and butterflies flutter along the walls.

Advice! Instead of butterflies, you can cut out snowflakes, stars or flowers. Decide for yourself what you like best.

In the style of the 60s

If you ask our grandmothers, they will certainly remember floor lamps with lampshades in the form of an inverted bucket, tied with colored threads. We can do exactly the same thing with our own hands.

We will need:

• lampshade frame - 2 pcs.
• decorative braid (3 colors, choose a combination to your liking)
• scissors
• crochet hook

Let's start production.

• We tie the first braid to the lower ring of the lampshade, leaving a tail of at least 5 cm.

• Pull it onto the top ring from the outside, throw it over it and pull it through inner side bottom ring. We alternate actions until the next sector of the frame begins.

• We fasten the first braid and take a braid of a different color to work. We knit it to the next sector, not forgetting to leave the tail on the first knot.

• We do the same with the third sector, filling it with the remaining braid.

• We stretch the tails along the bottom of the lampshade using a crochet hook.

Here is our plafond from the distant 60s and it is ready, it remains only to insert the cartridge and assemble the chandelier in random order.

Fringed braid

Another original idea for a do-it-yourself lampshade is also connected with a braid, but not a single layer, but with a fringe. What do we need for this?

Prepare:

1. two metal hoops or an embroidery hoop
2. fringed braid
3. fishing line
4. acrylic paint, the same color as the braid
5. glue gun
6. scissors

Advice! Fringed braid can be purchased in stores that sell decor for curtains and furniture.

1. We paint hoops or hoops acrylic paint. If they are already covered with varnish or other paint, it is better to sand and clean them.
2. We wait until the paint is completely dry and make three marks on each ring of the lampshade, placing them at an equal distance from each other.
3. I cut three identical pieces of fishing line.
4. We tie them to the smaller ring of the lampshade, leaving the upper ends with a margin so that we can then tie them to the lamp cord.
5. We measure the length of the fringe, subtract 2 cm from it, and tie the fishing line to the second ring using the resulting length. This way we can get a cascade.
6. Heat the glue gun and carefully glue the braid along the bottom ring.
7. We do the same with the upper ring, pulling it out from the lower one.

Advice! Please note that the hot glue may melt the line, so be careful not to apply it directly to the line. Drop glue onto the paper, let it cool a little, and then apply it to the fishing line.

Sooner or later, the moment comes when the homeowner is firmly convinced that the interior of his apartment needs adjustments and certain changes that will diversify it and place the necessary accents. What, in your opinion, is the most successful interior detail from the point of view of decorative and functional indicators? Undoubtedly, these are original lighting fixtures. You can implement this by organizing correct lighting room, setting the tone for the entire interior, an integral element of which are lampshades for lighting fixtures. It is they, being the central element of the interior, that give the room originality, and the lighting - unusual. If you have not carried out repairs in the room for a long time and have not planned the budget, including the cost of lighting fixtures, you can make ceiling lamps for the chandelier yourself. To do this, it is enough to develop the concept of the interior, choose the design of the lamp and make it with your own hands from improvised materials. And so that you can carry out your plans as efficiently as possible, in our article we will tell you how to make a ceiling lamp for a chandelier with your own hands.

DIY lampshades for chandeliers: a variety of ideas and materials

At all times, things made with one's own hands have been valued. They will not only original decoration interior, but also the best souvenir for your friends, acquaintances and relatives. What is required to create a lamp? The basis of any handmade product is an original idea. If you have already decided on the concept of a future product, it is enough for you to make an original frame for a chandelier and stock up on materials at hand, using which you can realize your ideas. Fortunately, there are enough such materials. As a decor for a future exclusive product, you can use the most unexpected materials:

• wool threads;
• wire;
• Balloons;
• lace;
• muffin tins;
• paper;
• wine bottles;
• glass jars and many other scrap materials.

If you encounter difficulties when choosing lamps, you cannot choose a chandelier cover that matches the style of the interior, or you have found the necessary model, but its cost exceeds the cost of a crystal chandelier, we offer you a selection of step-by-step instructions for making designer lamps. As you can see, there is a sufficient number original ideas, and if you asked the question: “How to update the shades on a chandelier with your own hands?”, We advise you to adopt the ideas proposed by our specialists.

Lampshade for chandelier made from wine bottles

To start implementing some ideas, all you need is desire. A person who has firmly decided to implement his plan, without fear, crosses the boundaries of the unknown and successfully implements his plan. If you have no experience in building a frame for lighting fixtures, but you really want to do it yourself, you will need a sufficient amount of information, which you can find in our article. Below you will find step-by-step instructions for creating designer chandelier shades that have been made ordinary people who previously had no idea how to make them from improvised, at first glance, unnecessary materials.

So, let's look at how to make a lampshade for a chandelier from wine bottles.

• The first stage involves trimming the bottom of the bottle. To do this, you need to draw a straight line on the bottle. It will be required in order to cut off the bottom of the bottle using a glass cutter;
• In order not to subsequently injure your hands with cut glass, grind the sharp edges with sandpaper;
• Pull the wire through the neck of the bottle. Once it is inside, connect the socket and lamp;
• Select a mounting base and connect the bottles to the selected frame;
• You can decorate the bottle using various materials or leave it in its original form;
• The number of bottles taken for a chandelier is variable and can range from one to five to seven or more bottles.

DIY lampshade for a chandelier made of threads and balloons

The simplest lamp can be made from threads. The instructions for making such a lamp are so simple that even a child can handle it.

• Threads. It can be ordinary jute twine or thick cotton threads, the total length of which is no more than 100 meters. Color selection is carried out taking into account your taste preferences and the color concept of the interior;
• PVA glue and the brush you will use to apply it;
• 2 balloons. You will need one of them for work, and the second for testing. Recommended to use round ball which will provide correct form lamp;
• Petrolatum.

To make a lamp from threads, follow the step-by-step instructions below:

• The balloon is inflated until required sizes. It is important to remember that the finished thread lampshade will repeat the shape of the ball. Using a marker, draw one or two circles (top and bottom). In this case, the circumference at the bottom may be larger. They are necessary in order to delimit the area where the threads are wound;
• PVA glue is poured into a container and the threads are carefully processed. Using a brush, coat the ball with Vaseline.

Important! Do not apply glue along the entire length of the thread. It is better to coat it as it is wound.

• Taking into account the holes obtained after you drew two circles on the ball, wind the threads. Please note that the winding density depends appearance your future lampshade;
• After you have wrapped the ball, leave the future chandelier for at least 24 hours until completely dry;
• After the ceiling of the threads has dried, the ball bursts, and its remains are removed from the lampshade that has become durable. The result of this work is a lampshade made of solid threads;
• A hole for the cartridge is cut in the upper part of the ball;
• Finally, check the strength of the lampshade. To do this, another balloon is inserted into it and inflated. Using this technique, you can evaluate the flexibility of the design.

Having made several lamps in accordance with the presented step by step instructions, you can install local lighting in the kitchen or hang a thread lamp in the dining area.

Important! As an additional decoration of the chandelier, you can use the original coloring, artificial flowers or butterflies, beads. A non-standard idea would be to make several balls that are fastened in such a way that they resemble a bunch of grapes.

Using the considered principle of making lamps, you can create original ceiling lamps decorated with lace.

DIY lampshade for chandelier photo

Chandelier shade in shabby chic style

You can create spectacular room lighting by making a lamp out of fabric or beads. The result of your work will be a chandelier-chandelier or lamp in the style of shabby chic.

To do this you will need the following materials:

• Wire, hanging planter from metal, an old hoop or a garden basket, from which you can make a frame;
• Lamp socket;
• Decorative chains and strong threads;
• Various beads and seed beads.

The lampshade, made using the technology discussed below, is a two- or three-level structure of several rings, which are located one above the other and connected by wire or chains. Depending on the size of the rings you choose, the style in which your lampshade will be made will depend. If you take the rings different sizes, you can create a lampshade in the style of a vintage classic, and by giving preference to rings of the same size, you can become the owner of a lamp in the modern style.

Important! Before you start decorating a lamp that involves stringing beads, paint and wrap the frame with decorative materials.

Let's consider the consumption of beads during the implementation of this project:

• In the process of making the lower part of the lampshade, you will need beads with a diameter of 16 mm in the amount of 15 pieces per thread;
• In the process of making the upper part, you will need beads with a diameter of 12 mm at a consumption of 31-32 pieces per thread.
• When stringing beads onto a thread, you can vary the number of threads and the degree of tension.

Similar to the described method, you can make a lampshade for a chandelier from artificial fruits. To create the effect of dim lighting, it is necessary to use thick fabric. A lampshade made using this technique will be an original addition to a country or Provence style kitchen.

Shades for chandeliers in minimalist style

A lampshade for a chandelier made from plastic cans or bottles becomes one of the most original lampshades, made from waste materials. By making a ceiling lamp in this way, you are betting not only on beauty and cheapness, but also on environmental friendliness.

Due to the fact that the manufacture of such a chandelier shade does not require additional decorations, such as beads or threads, it will be made in the style of hi-tech or minimalism, and you will not face the question: “How to decorate a chandelier shade with your own hands?” . In order to make such a ceiling, which will become the main element of the subdued lighting of the room, you only need colored or matte white plastic.

To make it you will need the following materials:

• Base from a 5-liter plastic bottle;
• A large number of disposable spoons;
• Holder with lamp and wire;
• Glue necessary for high-quality fixation of product elements;

To make a lamp from plastic materials in the minimalist style, you need to cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle, and the handles of plastic spoons, and this needs to be done in such a way that they have a small handle left. Using glue, fix the cut spoons on the bottle that serves as the base. To achieve the greatest attractiveness and organicity homemade lampshade, arrange them orderly, in rows. Each next row must be overlapped, leaving no gaps that could spoil the appearance of the lampshade.

When the chandelier is ready, you will notice that it resembles fish scales. It is important to remember that the design of the lampshade is characterized by a fairly high density, and therefore the lighting will become so dim that you will most likely need to place additional lamps in the room.

The shape of the lamp can be different. One of the options involves a lamp in the shape of a lotus. However, other, no less original decorations can be made from plastic spoons.

Another option for lighting fixtures made, one might say, from waste is a lampshade for a chandelier made from bottoms plastic bottles. It will appear lacy and, at first glance, consist of many small flowers.

Important! A lampshade made from plastic bottles can be not only white, but also colored - therefore, you will need to choose a colored bottle or paint the finished product in the desired color: from gold, copper and steel to pink and black. If you hang the finished lampshade in the kitchen above the table, it will be a great addition to the dining area.

A variety of ideas for decorating chandelier shades with your own hands

How to dim the lights in a room?

One of the “tools” for creating an intimate atmosphere in a room is the organization of dim lighting, and the main way to implement this idea is lampshades, which first appeared more than two hundred years ago and replaced their predecessors - dampers for candles and torches. If previously they were made only from fabric, today the use of crystal and broken glass is common for their decorative design. Today, the art of design has reached the apogee of its development, as a result of which the decorative design of hand-made products can be carried out using almost any materials.

Important! Today, a designer in the process of his work is not limited in the choice of materials for decoration - he can use any details in the process of making lampshades. At the same time, it is important to maintain a sense of proportion and taste by creating harmonious combinations of decorative elements.

A cozy lampshade, decorated with hand knitting, will be the best gift for your mother or grandmother.

Original handmade lampshades for sconces

Sconces are multifunctional wall lamps. Thanks to the diffused and subdued light they create, they can be placed in recreation areas and not be afraid for your vision. Today there are modern sconces that involve regulating the flow of light into the room. Such models must be installed in rooms during the operation of which it is necessary to change the direction of light flows. If you want to become the owner of designer, unusual sconces, create them yourself. Personally made Wall lights, in the process of creating which you can show your individuality, will most successfully fit into the holistic concept of the interior of your room.

Sconces made from branches are not only fast and simple production, but also with an original appearance.

The style of hand-made lampshades can be different and depends on the stylistic concept of the interior in which you plan to place them. In this regard, we can safely say that the answer to the question: “How to paint chandelier shades with your own hands?” strictly individual.

If you add sconces to the interior of a children's room, you can diversify the room, making it bright and playful. By hanging a sconce in your bedroom, you will make it more comfortable, adding a touch of peace. Dinner in a kitchen decorated with sconces will become more romantic.

You can decorate your baby’s room with a sconce in the shape of a birdhouse. To do this, just fix the birdhouse on the wall and place a lamp with a shade in the middle.

DIY decorative LED lamps

Due to the growing popularity of LED lamps, they are used not only in work areas, but also in home areas. One of the advantages of LED lamps is the ability to make them yourself. To make an LED design at home, you will need individual LEDs, which are installed in the body of a faulty lamp equipped with a power supply.

To replace a traditional incandescent lamp with an LED one, you do not need to dismantle the lamp or make adjustments to its design. Self-made LED lamps are most often part of decorative lighting, more often - the central element of ceiling lighting.

To make stylish LED lamps, you can use a variety of materials:

• metal;
• textile;
• beads;
• LED Strip Light;
• old lamps.

Variety of LED lamps

LED lights made from fabric can be used for decorative design premises and even clothes shown at fashion shows. The use of LEDs allows you to place the necessary accents on your tapestry.

A DIY beaded LED lamp will become a work of art that will attract attention and delight others. Beads can be used to make small table lamps, and large-scale decorative panels made of beads with backlight.

If you plan to use a hand-made lamp as a decorative detail when decorating an interior in classic style, in the process of its manufacture it is recommended to use metal elements for the base.

The procedure for making an LED lamp from LED strip

The LED strip is a flexible board with built-in LEDs and current-limiting resistors. To make a lamp, you can cut a section of tape to the required length. The supply wires are soldered to the contact pads located next to the cut lines. On back side There is an adhesive film on the board. To cut the tape, you can use ordinary scissors.

As a housing for a homemade lamp, you can use an old, used lamp.

Manufacturing procedure LED lamp from an old lamp is not difficult.

Disassemble old lamp by sticking it on it inner surface LED strip. printed circuit board, removed from the old lamp, can be used as a power supply for a new lamp. The instruction for the manufacture of the lamp, presented in our article, involves the use of a transformerless power supply equipped with a ballast capacitor.

A lamp made in accordance with the presented scheme is suitable for illuminating the work area.

After selecting the circuit elements, place them on the board. In this case, excess parts from the old lamp must be removed. After this, connect the tape to the power supply, assemble the lamp and connect it to the network.

LED lamps are more relevant than ever. They can become both the central lighting element of the room and its decorative component. After reading our article, you are convinced that making lamps with your own hands is a fairly simple and, at the same time, creative event, and as for the application homemade lamps, then you can find it yourself.