Every woman wants to bring originality and comfort to her home. One of the most important decorative elements is a chandelier, which can transform any interior, and if created with your own hands, it will give it an atmosphere of homely warmth and comfort. In this article we will tell you how to create a chandelier at home, original ideas with photos and videos to help beginning craftsmen.
Almost any available material is suitable as materials for making a chandelier:
- paper, gift wrapping and cardboard;
- textiles and knitwear;
- ropes, ribbons and threads;
- wood and glass;
- wire, feathers and beads.
You can use an old chandelier as a frame or buy suitable rings and stands from stores that sell materials and tools for handicrafts.
Advice! It is very important to choose the right one color scheme materials for the future chandelier. Lampshades made of light and transparent materials are suitable for dark room, and for light colors you can use denser materials. Using materials in yellow, orange and red shades will add warmth to the room, while blue and green materials will make the room colder.
Option 1 – Shabby chic chandelier
An original chandelier can be easily made from an ordinary metal office paper basket.
Materials used:
- metal waste basket;
- spray paint in delicate or pastel shades: pink, peach, beige, cream, lilac, mint, jade;
- a strip of linen textile in a contrasting or matching paint color;
- glue gun;
- scissors;
- socket with a light bulb.
Performance:
- Drill a hole in the bottom of the basket for the electrical wire.
- By using spray paint paint the basket inside and out.
- Then insert an electrical wire with a socket at the end into the hole.
- Fold a strip of fabric 8cm wide and then secure it with a glue gun around the top of the basket lampshade.
- Decorate the textile border with a bow and fabric roses.
Advice! If desired, the border can be decorated with beads, decorative glass pebbles, and shells.
Option 2 – DIY chandelier in Art Deco style
For the living room or bedroom, you can make a simple and effective chandelier from silk fringe in the form of a cascade.
Materials used:
- 2 wooden hoops of different diameters
- white silk braid with long thick fringe
- white acrylic paint
- fishing line
- glue gun
- scissors
- socket with light bulb
Performance:
- Paint the hoops.
- Cut 3 identical pieces of fishing line, each about 50 cm long, then use them to attach the smaller hoop to the larger one in 3 places, so that the distance between them is 5 cm less than the length of the fringe. The remaining ends of the fishing line will then be used to attach the chandelier to the electrical cord.
- Using a glue gun, glue the silk braid with fringe, first around the perimeter of the smaller hoop, and then around the perimeter of the larger one. Where the fishing line is attached, do not apply hot glue directly from the gun as this may melt the fishing line. It is better to first apply a little glue to the paper, and then, after cooling, carefully glue the places where the fishing line is attached.
- Using the free ends of the fishing line, secure the chandelier to the power cord with the socket.
Advice! The top edge of the chandelier can be decorated with pearl or transparent beads using a glue gun. Instead of white fringe, you can use silver. If the fringe is not thick enough, it can be laid along the hoops in 2 layers. A cascading chandelier will look very interesting if the fringe is attached to a wooden base in the shape of a square.
Option 3 – DIY chandelier in country style
Using the frame of an old lampshade you can make beautiful chandelier, simply covering it with lace fabric or guipure.
Materials used:
- metal carcass from a free-form lampshade;
- strip of lace fabric, guipure;
- threads to match the fabric, needle;
- cord;
- scissors;
- socket with a light bulb.
Performance:
- Measure the circumference of the lampshade at its widest point.
- Cut a rectangle 4-5 cm longer than the circumference of the lampshade and 8-10 cm wider than the height of the lampshade.
- Connect the piece into a ring, sewing along the short ends.
- Pull the part onto the frame.
- Hem, bending, the bottom edge.
- Gather the free upper edge of the new lampshade, carefully distributing the folds and securing them with a cord.
- Attach the lampshade to the electrical cord with the socket.
Advice! If necessary, the frame can be refreshed by painting it from an aerosol can in a suitable shade. Instead of lace fabric, you can use openwork knitwear or thick knitwear in light colors with stripes or with a braid or bump pattern.
Option 4 – DIY chandelier in Tiffany style
American designer Louis Tiffany used stained glass technology to create his modernist lamps. Using simple materials and tools, you can make your own exclusive Tiffany-style chandelier.
Tiffany style lamp made from a plastic bottle
Materials used:
- 5 liter plastic bottle;
- sealant;
- silver or gold paint;
- paint on glass 5-7 shades that combine with each other;
- marker;
- scissors;
- socket with a light bulb.
Performance:
- Cut plastic bottle in half. To create a chandelier lampshade, we use the top part of the bottle along with the neck.
- Using a marker, mark the surface of the plastic lampshade into 6 equal segments, drawing vertical lines from the neck to the bottom edge.
- Each segment should be painted symmetrically in the Art Nouveau style: you can depict flowers, leaves, grapes, dragonflies, drops, using any image of a Tiffany lamp as a basis.
- Cut the bottom edge of the bottle along the contour of the pattern applied to the surface.
- Draw the entire surface of the lampshade, including the bottom edge, along the contour of the design with sealant, making sure that the lines are neat and not thick. Give it time to dry.
- Carefully, using a thin brush or ear stick, cover the surface of the contours applied with the sealant with silver or gold paint.
- Fill the voids in the design with glass paint, randomly combining color shades.
- Carefully cut off the neck of the bottle.
- Insert the power cord with the socket.
To make chandeliers with your own hands, using your imagination, you can use any materials, creating unique lamps in different styles. For safety reasons, use energy-saving light bulbs for their operation.
DIY thread chandelier - video
DIY chandeliers - photo
A self-made sconce from scrap materials will decorate any interior. This does not require special skills or large financial investments. You should purchase a lamp socket in advance hardware store, and already come up with a lampshade for it. There is only one requirement for the materials: they must withstand high temperatures if the lamp is used with incandescent lamps.
From paper
Openwork
To make sconces, cut out the base for the floor lamp from paper, and use a stationery knife to make neat holes, imitating lace. This option allows you to diffuse the light from the source.
From cylinders
Lampshades can be easily glued together from a variety of colored paper strips.
From paper tapes
Origami
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Herbarium
Materials:
Manufacturing:
Design of a paper lampshade
A Chinese paper lampshade in the shape of a ball can be easily turned into an original piece of furniture using a simple applique of flowers, sparkles or feathers.
From cardboard
Cardboard is used similarly to paper, but due to its solid form it has a wider range of applications. Cardboard can be used with incandescent lamps without any consequences.
Round lampshade
Thick cardboard is used for its cut texture. Such products are usually not painted. Sconces from corrugated cardboard, which are made in the shape of a ball. You will need a lot of material, but manufacturing will not take much time.
You need to use a compass to draw circles on cardboard, cut them with a stationery knife to get an even cut and glue them together into the desired shape.
Square lamp
Materials:
- corrugated cardboard;
- PVA glue;
- stationery knife;
- scissors;
- cartridge;
- pencil and ruler (triangle).
Manufacturing:
- Using a ruler, draw a large square with an edge of 20 centimeters or more on a sheet of cardboard.
- Then, in increments of 1 centimeter, so many smaller squares are written inward until there is no free space left in the center. As a result, the largest square will have an edge of 20 centimeters, the next one will have 18, 16 and so on.
- Using a stationery knife, the cardboard is cut into blanks to create several square frames.
- You need to make 4 such blanks so that the largest square always has the same edge length. Those parts that will be inside can be reduced by a different number of centimeters.
- After everything is ready, each side plane of the future lamp must be decorated. The outer square will always be the same, and the frames inside can be placed as desired. Glue them together using PVA.
- For the base, thin strips are cut out of cardboard, the length of which is equal to the edge of the square. They are stacked in 4-5 pieces and glued together. A hole is made in one place to pull the cartridge through.
- When everything is ready, the side edges of the lamp are glued together and the light bulb is screwed into the socket.
From newspaper tubes
To create a sconce, cut the newspaper into equal strips, twist it into tubes and, placing them in the desired shape, glue them together. The finished product is placed on top of a socket with an energy-saving light bulb.
Made of wood
Wood offers a wide range of ideas. Even bars are folded like a tower when playing mahjong, a frame is created from them and paper is stretched (Japanese style), connected to each other in a chaotic manner, like a nest.
Dog lamp
Materials:
- Wooden blocks 30 by 25 millimeters in cross section;
- Metal flower pots;
- Wire for connecting the light bulb;
- Cartridge according to the size of the flowerpot;
- Black paint;
- 6 bolts;
- drill.
Manufacturing:
From threads
Original thread lamps are designed for use in a dry room, so they are not suitable for the bathroom, but they look good in the kitchen and living room. They are made using balloons, which are wrapped with threads lubricated with glue. When the structure is dry, the ball is burst and the remaining rubber is removed. The result is a fairly dense wicker frame.
Threads allow you to experiment with shape, size and color finished product. Such a lamp is decorated with beads and seed beads, and artificial flowers or decorative butterflies are attached to it. Initially, you should leave holes at the bottom and top for the socket and the possibility of replacing light bulbs. In this case, it is better to use energy-saving lamps that do not heat up.
From pipes
Loft style sconces are best made from metal pipes and fittings.
Materials:
- Fittings - quantity varies depending on the specific composition;
- Wire and lamp socket;
- Drill;
- Glue for metal.
Manufacturing:
- Connect the fittings together in a single composition. Lamps in the shape of people or dogs look the most interesting. Some parts are connected to each other using ready-made threads, while others require glue.
- A small hole is made in one of the “legs” of the object through which the cord will stretch.
- When all the parts are connected to each other, an electrical cable is run through the hollow tubes. It is pulled out from the side where the lamp will have a lamp.
- The wire is connected to the socket into which the lamp is inserted. Due to flat and heavy parts This lamp does not require an additional stand and can be used directly.
From wire
Often a frame is made from it, which is then covered with other material. If the material is too dense, then individual parts will have to be welded or soldered. It is enough to wrap a thin wire in an inconspicuous place.
Wire helps to create unimaginable products, imitate other materials, and make antique sconces.
Ball with butterflies
Materials:
- The wire is thick and thin;
- Wire cutters;
- Socket with light bulb;
- Form for braiding (ball, vase, bottle).
Manufacturing:
From bottles
From a dark bottle with a narrow neck you can make a fairy lamp in a couple of minutes. To do this, they immerse it in LED garland with small light bulbs and plugged into the network.
You can cut the bottom off the bottle and then insert a suitable shade inside.
It will be effective if you connect several of these bottles by twisting the wires together.
To detach the bottom glass bottle You will need: wool thread, a lighter and flammable liquid (alcohol, lighter fluid).
- Close the sink drain and fill it with water. It is important that there are no flammable objects nearby during the process.
- Remove the labels from the bottle and wash it thoroughly.
- Where the cut should pass, wind the thread dipped in a flammable liquid several times.
- Set fire to the thread.
- Hold the burning bottle over the sink and slowly turn it along its axis so that the fire comes into contact with the entire surface of the future cut.
- After 2 minutes, sharply immerse the bottom of the bottle in water, after which the bottom will come away on its own and remain in the sink.
From the branches
It’s difficult to make a lampshade for a sconce from wood yourself if you don’t have experience working with this material. A simple way is to use small branches, gluing them together in any shape you like. Natural wood It is convenient to connect with a glue gun.
Small lamps may not require special frame, and for floor sconces you will need a ready-made base from an old lamp or a large number of wire. Such sconces look beautiful in an interior where elements made from natural materials are already present.
From plaster
Gypsum cannot be classified as an improvised material, but it produces beautiful, laconic works. To make a lamp, you will need a mold into which the gypsum mixture will be poured, so you will have to think about it in advance. You will also need tools to make holes for the cartridge and wire.
Art supply stores have lamp bases in different shapes. They are usually made of disposable plastic and are easy to handle. To make several identical lamps, you will have to find a silicone mold.
Materials:
- large glass flask;
- medical bandages;
- gypsum;
- water;
- socket with lamp.
Manufacturing:
In order for the lamp to transmit light, the mixture is made strong enough, but the bandages are wound in a maximum of 3 layers, leaving holes. If desired, the finished lamp can be painted with spray paint.
From plywood
Plywood is easier to handle than solid wood, but it also requires basic carpentry skills, since to make sconces you will first have to create a drawing and precisely cut out each part.
Plywood lamps can have different shapes. For the production of flat wall lamps cut out 2 identical shapes, which are secured at a short distance from each other. A socket with a light bulb is inserted inside. When the lights in the room are turned off, and only the night light is on, a person sees only the outlines of a figure made of plywood.
Flat lamp
Materials:
- plywood;
- 3 brackets;
- jigsaw;
- dye;
- cartridge;
- self-tapping screws;
- glue gun
Manufacturing:
pendant lamp
Materials:
- 1 sheet of thin plywood measuring 1 square meter;
- Wood glue;
- Grinder machine;
- Electric Circular Saw for small jobs;
- Lamp socket;
- Pencil;
- Compass.
Manufacturing:
- Mark 2 figures on a sheet of plywood with a compass. The first has a diameter of 10 centimeters, while another circle with a diameter of 4 centimeters is inscribed inside. The inner circle must correspond to the size of the socket of the future lamp, so it can be larger.
- A second circle is drawn with a diameter of 14 centimeters on the outside and another one with a diameter of 8 is inscribed there.
- 2 rings are cut out of the blanks, which are the top and bottom of the frame for the lamp.
- On the remaining sheet of plywood, side wedges in the amount of 20 pieces are drawn, and recesses 1 centimeter deep and 4 millimeters wide are made there.
- All parts are carefully sanded so that the cut parts become smooth.
- The side blanks are connected to the rings.
- A cartridge is inserted into the upper ring. The lamp is ready for use.
Letter shaped lamp
Made from lace
Typically this material is used for classic floor lamps. Balls are used as a base, thick paper or wire. The lace base is secured with threads or glue. Some people specifically soak the material in starch so that it holds its shape well.
Materials:
- piece of lace;
- starch, PVA glue, gelatin (optional);
- balloon;
- cling film;
- socket with a light bulb;
- sharp scissors.
Manufacturing:
- Cut out circles of the same shape from the lace; for this it is convenient to use a large plate.
- Dip the workpieces into a container with diluted starch to make the material harder.
- The base will be a balloon. To make it easily come away from the lace, the ball should be covered with cling film.
- Cover the entire ball with lace, trying to carefully smooth out the folds. The layers should be on top of each other. If the lace is thin, then after the first layer the structure should be left for an hour, and then the second layer should be applied.
- After 2 days, pierce the ball and remove it.
- Make a hole in the resulting sphere to insert the cartridge and secure the suspended structure.
From yarn
If you have knitting skills, neat floor lamps made with crochet and knitting look beautiful.
Materials:
- wooden plank;
- electrical cord;
- lamp socket;
- gelatin;
- yarn.
Manufacturing:
- Using a hook or knitting needles, knit a blank for the lampshade, which should be shaped like a dome.
- 2 packs of gelatin are diluted in a glass of water, the future lampshade is placed on a vase or other suitable surface and lubricated with dissolved gelatin. Leave it for a day.
- A circle-shaped blank is made from wood; it will be attached to the wall. A hole is made in it for the cable and a small groove so that it does not interfere with the lamp fitting tightly to the surface.
- A cable is inserted into the hole, then a dried knitted lampshade. The cable is connected to the cartridge, the structure can be hung on the wall. If desired, you can find a metal nozzle on the lampshade so that it better holds its shape at the base. In the same way, an overlay is made according to the shape of the lampshade wooden plate on the wall.
In addition to knitting, yarn is also used for winding the warp. You can stop at one color or take several, forming stripes. With enough skill, yarn can be used to create designs, logos, and words.
It is best to use acrylic yarn for lamps and not use incandescent lamps.
From cutlery
Unusual compositions are created from metal cutlery. To make a sconce out of them, you will first have to make a strong base of dense wire. Then drill a hole in each handle, and then secure all the devices to the frame. A similar product looks good if different cutlery of the same size is used.
In a room where there are many metal parts in the interior, multi-level lamps are made from spoons that resemble flowers. To do this, 7–8 spoons are secured around the cartridge using wire, forming petals. With small cartridges, use tea or coffee spoons. Such flowers are beautifully collected in one chandelier.
Made of plastic
Plastic bottles can become the basis for sconces. The same type of parts are cut out of them, which are then connected to each other. To make the product look neat, the sections are treated with a lighter. Often this method is used to make a lamp in the shape of a ball. You can connect the fragments together with a glue gun, but you can only use an energy-saving lamp with such a floor lamp.
From spoons
Another option for a plastic lamp involves the use of disposable plastic spoons. The result is a lampshade that looks like a cone, which can be spray painted if desired. A plastic bottle of 3 or 5 liters is used as a basis. The bottom is cut out. And then spoons are glued along the rows, the handles of which have been removed in advance. A convenient way is a glue gun. Manufacturing starts from the bottom and imitates scales.
From plates
Materials:
- 50 flat plates with a diameter of 18 centimeters;
- a finished lampshade in the shape of a drum with a diameter of 15 centimeters and a height of 13 (if it is made of paper, the excess can be trimmed);
- glue gun;
- lamp base;
- ruler, scissors, pencil and stationery knife.
Manufacturing:
From clothespins
Materials and tools:
- socket and light bulb;
- construction metal mesh;
- clothespins;
- a can of paint of the desired color;
- metal scissors;
- metal paper clips.
Manufacturing:
Recycling from scrap items and materials! Below are some fabulous ideas that turn junk into Show Decor - get inspired!
1. Why not start with some great natural inspiration? A tree branch pendant light is a trendy touch to the rustic style, this light pendant is quite simple to create and you don't need anything fancy to make it. It has a certain Scandinavian minimalism, you can leave the tree trunk in a natural color or paint it white and here you can of course improvise to create different versions of it. It may be quite simple, but it is quite interesting to watch how the branch turns into a beautiful lamp!
2. Whether it's soda or beer, feel free to use tabs (rings, keys - they're called different things) from empty cans of any canned beverage of your choice. There may be other soda can ring lights in a similar style, this project is different due to the diagonal placement of the rings. It's really cool and adds sparkle to the interior during the day, and when darkness falls, the sparkling tongues of light give a subtle visual shimmer.
3. Pendant lamp made of sheet metal with your own hands. These metal sheets Typically used to cover radiators. It's amazing to use them to create a sophisticated lamp, for example for a bedroom, adding industrial charm with a metallic touch. You can paint such a grid gold - and the lamp will turn into a glamorous decoration. Even if you don't have one of these sheets in your stash (or garage), it won't be hard to pick up a couple of these at the hardware store. Remember, the more intricate the cutouts are on the sheets, the more beautiful the metal lamp you will get. All that remains is to add a few washers, screws and a lighting kit, a little diligence and amazing design project he'll be ready.
4. Tin Pendant Light. Everything ingenious is simple - sometimes it’s amazing how simple and unnecessary, and yet very impressive a thing can be if you hang it over the kitchen island or dining table! Try using large tin cans that may have been lying around in the attic for a long time. Transform these giant metal cylinders into a beautiful drum pendant light with just a little paint. Simple, effective and hardly labor intensive!
5. Pendant lamp made from a cutlery holder. Why not go further to Industrial style and try the next pendant lamp? Simply transform an old fork and spoon holder into a lightweight light fixture with a simple light bulb cord and a can of spray paint of your choice. Inspired by IKEA, the creator of this elegant light pendant chose orange. You can even change the color of the light with the changing seasons and trends and then it will always be relevant!
6. Recycled cardboard pendant light. There are many ways in which you can reuse old cardboard racks and here's another innovative one. An easy DIY modern version is an outdoor lantern made from cardboard, add some bright colors, use an electric lantern kit, hang it from the rafters and voila!
7. Lamp - Exhaust fan. It's hard to imagine that the lighting in this kitchen is made from once discarded waste. But one man's trash is another man's treasure! Design thought is a great example of how you can find inspiration for creating a lamp with your own hands in the most unexpected places. Simply outstanding!
8. Retro lamp from an old fan. Is the unnecessary metal frame from an old fan planning to lie around and rust in the garage? It makes a stunning industrial pendant light. Try adding some bright colors and it will become a retro focal point in the room. Large and extravagant lamps can be a design hit even in cool weather. modern style. If you want a more industrial chic look, go for steel and gray finishes.
9. Vintage pendant light made from old tin pie pans. These can really bring a smile to your face! Small, very cute and colorful wires on top give them a stylish charm. Of course, you can experiment with larger lamp shapes and different style. If you need a mini-lamp in your interior, then tin molds as interior lanterns are ideal option lamp for you.
10. Globe pendant lamp. Let the whole world shine a light on your desktop! The picture tells quite a lot here how this can be done. Take an old globe and an electrical lamp kit and make your own fashionable lamp for study, desk lighting or home office lighting. The simplicity of this project is definitely its great advantage.
11. Pendant lamp made from enamel colander. If pie tins can be turned into lamps, then why not use an enamel colander? If you haven't used one of these in a while and they're just stuck in the cupboard forever, then this sounds like a great way to add some personal touches to the kitchen. And if you don't have one on hand, you can use a giant salad bowl or salad bowl as an alternative. We are all about resourcefulness in design creativity!
12 Lamp made from cut paper. Using recycled paper, a simple, boring old lantern was transformed into a stylish interior art object by designer Gabriel Guy. You can make your own lantern from shredded paper, I'm sure your little ones will be happy to help with the shredding!
13 Pendant lamp made of flowers. Of course, a lampshade, chandelier or lamp made from fresh flowers is short-lived and quite expensive for many, unless, of course, you can boast of a luxurious personal garden outside the window of your home. But on a big occasion and on the eve of a family holiday or a long-awaited meeting with friends, you can get confused. Take a large wire and a metal frame or wicker basket, add some gorgeous fresh flowers in dazzling scarlet and red, plus some green filler and you're all set for something original and sophisticated. lighting fixtures for your New Year's party! Simply change the flowers with the seasons and you have a unique living chandelier for every special occasion. It's hard to go wrong with fresh flowers and natural greenery! If there is no opportunity and desire to work for decoration for two days, then choose the most beautiful artificial flowers or those that have been collecting dust on the shelf for a long time and no longer attract the eye.
Sparkling Sphere Magic
Clean and well-defined shapes, rectangles and squares are too often the dominant shapes that surround us. Good old spheres are the perfect way to create organic objects of attention in a world dominated by straight lines. Some of the ideas for DIY pendant lights take inspiration from IKEA furnishings - a real anthropology for inspiration. So why splurge when you can make one of these dazzling DIY lights in your own home?
14. Stunning thread lamp. This pendant light looks like a gorgeous full moon- look, this perfect idea for those who love modern design. The basis for this handicraft is an inflatable rubber ball, on which yarn or a thin rope is wound in a random order, then it is hardened using a special solution or starch mixture. The ball is deflated and removed through the cut hole and voila - a chic lampshade ball is ready! More details on the website Art-Imperia.rf.
15. White Paper Petal Lamp. All you need here is an old one round lamp and cut out paper flowers of any shape as decoration, which we glue on the surface of the old lamp. For the lampshade, you can use a paper lantern or a paper lampshade ball from IKEA as a base. Just glue them on until you are happy with the look. A large lamp, like this one, is decorated with almost 200 paper flowers!
16. Lamp made of plastic bags. And although it takes a lot of work, the result is worth the effort. Use quality plastic bags for best result. The light in the photo is made of translucent black polyethylene bags, you can mix and match different colors for different visual and decorative effects.
17. Giant map pendant light. Are you not a particular fan of looking at all these maps in the atlas and have been using a navigator on the roads for a long time? Why not find them best use and don't use road maps to make an original pendant light. You'll need to cut out the cards and know how to fold them into the desired shape, then we'll start gluing. One of the interesting aspects of this lamp is to look at it when you turn on the light.
18. Large faceted paper lamp. You can go the more traditional route by simply using plain white printing paper instead of card, as in the example above. This flawless image may be difficult to maintain with interior details, but this option can come in handy as wedding decor, decoration for a child's birthday party, or even as a large lamp the center of attention at your next weekend party.
19. Yarn pendant lamp. Some colorful leftover yarn, cornstarch, and a balloon are all you need to make this DIY lamp. Wrap yarn soaked in starch around the inflated hot air balloon and get the pendant light you need. Allow the yarn to dry overnight and use a spray polish to complete the look. When winter comes knocking on the door, cozy decorations like this are a warm and fuzzy addition.
20. Bamboo Ball! Inspired by the famous Cassiopeia chandelier, this bamboo ball lamp is made from the bamboo material of old Roman blinds. The artistic look of this light installation adds sophistication in a subtle and elegant style. Since the bamboo strips were sourced from an old curtain, you don't have to worry about too much cutting and matching of materials.
21. Ombre lamp. Turning a soft white glass lampshade into something more original is not an insurmountable obstacle. This project is an excellent way to add color accent to a neutral room. A touch of glass paint, which we rub lightly with alcohol, and a little patience is all it takes to create these colorful wonders. Be careful not to apply the spray paint too heavily to create the gorgeous color gradient you see here.
22. Lamp with pompoms. These colorful and fluffy pendant lights are an amazing addition to a child's room. Textured and contrasting, they exude warmth along with the visual effect, making it truly special. Crafting yarn for pompoms will take you several hours. Just turn on your favorite TV shows on the weekend and get started with some fun DIY projects for your home!
23. Lightweight lamp made of wooden rings. We will need a hoop. Ball-shaped lamps look stylish and really look fashionable. This lamp is made from two hoops with a diameter of about 35 cm. It has a wonderful antique look. Just make sure you can drill the holes to attach the rings and most of the work will be done.
24. Perforated Globe - pendant lamp made from plastic bowls. We all have moments of inspiration, but most of us are too lazy or too busy to go back to our idea and work on it. The creator of this handmade project was inspired by a $160 pendant lamp and implemented the idea of a perforated globe, spending only part of his free time on this creative act, making a pendant lamp from two plastic bowls.
25. Lamp made of wire. Once again, this is perhaps the simplest of handmade projects that plays with color and outline to create a great shape. Grab some galvanized steel wire and a good old can of spray paint and start making these awesome hoops. We love their minimalistic and vibrant look!
26. DIY veneer lamp. If the idea of a bamboo lamp does not inspire you, and a lamp made from a hoop seems to be a problem, lamps made of woven veneer are waiting for you. If you are renovating or building a vacation home, you will most likely have a lot of wood veneer strips to save. It is enough to glue them together and add a minimum of watts - you will get a stunning, stylish handmade lamp.
Dynamic design and visual contrast. IN modern design, tend to use neutral shades and monotonous textures too often. Let's try to bring a little color and extraordinary texture to the interiors with pendant lamps ranging from floating clouds to a fuchsia cube! While these designs add accents of brightness, they also aim to instantly add geometric and textural contrast.
27. 3-D Shadows. The color, design and simplicity of this geometric lamp amazes every time we look at it. Twelve balsa wood sticks and glittery neon yarn in the color of your choice are all you need to make this fun project. Fuchsia is definitely one of the trending ones modern colors. One day you might just change it to turquoise!
28. Metal basket pendant lamp. Metal wire is a great way to bring industrial design into a room. The solution is an old wire basket, some black paint and a pendant light that looks ingenious and impressive!
29. Cloud of light. Divine is the only word for these inspired lamps. Just use some cotton wool and some paper lanterns to recreate the celestial aura of these lanterns. But always use ultra-cool light and effective LED bulbs, which do not heat up. Hang a few of these lights together and they can almost make you believe you're floating among the clouds!
30. Lamp Dodecahedron. For those who are not in the know, a small educational program..) Dodecazdron is one of five possible regular polyhedra, which is composed of twelve regular pentagons, which are its faces. Another one of those amazing DIY projects that is inspired by the expensive retail versions - this time, it's the Dustin Lamp from Ralph Lauren. Lamp Dodecahedron
requires very precise cutting of wood. And then just spray on some black paint and you won't even notice any difference from a $500 sample from a famous designer!
Note About the dodecahedron, Plato wrote that “... God determined it for the Universe and resorted to it as a model.”
31. Industrial lamps. Brilliant, sophisticated and chic, this trio captures your attention in an understated manner. It almost resembles the lights of an old factory and can add a somewhat nostalgic charm. Bring back the good old days!
32. Lamp - a pack of tulle. Time to bring your sewing skills to interior design! This is definitely a must have lamp for those who have a little charming princess living in their home. You can add it to your bedroom or children's room with a princess theme.
33. The Light Blanket lamp, created by designer Tamara Maines, was presented at Milan Design Week 2012. Without any special skills, you can fold a similar shape from thick cardboard, outlining all the edges with bright paint and feel the happiness of a real design process.
34. Vintage cubic openwork. It's hard to believe that these lamps were made by hand. The openwork cube pendant light adds plenty of visual, textural and geometric notes to any modern room, which he certainly decorates.
Wood and open design. Open chandelier design or pendant lamp fits perfectly into the interior of even a small room, where it will not look overwhelming. Even if you haven't worked with wood before, try taking the first step and creating one of your own wooden lamps- free up the next weekend for new needlework and try to master interesting creativity with wood.
35. Country house style lamp. You can turn an old kitchen utensil holder or basket into a stylish lamp by turning it upside down, adding honeycomb base and creating a stunning display. Those who have an old, rectangular birdcage can use this as well. A light, rustic look, it's perfect for a rustic or farmhouse interior.
36. Hanging industrial lamp. Fancy curved thin metal tubes are painted gold and the base for the cartridge is made of cement mixture- everything that he is and at the same time looks simply amazing! The light cord can be used from any of your old pendant lights. You can also create completely new design at your own discretion. If there is a problem with the aluminum tube, then feel free to use old wire hangers.
37. Neo-Baroque pendant lamp in Honeysuckle color. Sophisticated, impressive, classic shapes - you won't be able to turn your eyes away from it. Use the thinnest plywood, veneer, or, easiest of all, thick cardboard plus a can of unexpectedly bright paint and you can create an impressive piece of art for an eclectic living space.
And again processing. Let's return to the ideas of design and creativity with your own hands from scrap materials. We often store items for a long time in the hope that they might be needed in the future - perhaps this is the case! It's time to audit your crowded pantry and find a more useful purpose for forgotten items awaiting their finest hour.
38. Lamp made of woven rope. Here's another example of creating a warm, natural texture in an urban environment dominated by glass, concrete and stone. Organic and calming, this pendant light was DIY using a hanging basket planter and sisal rope.
39. Glass lamp. Working with glass requires concentration and skill, but glass pendant lights always look much more attractive than any other designs. Try experimenting a little first and using glass that has some distortion to create interesting light patterns on the wall. Wrap colorful neon wires, let them wrap around electric wire and let the magic begin.
40. Lantern lamp made from a wine bottle. We are not only talking about the design of everyday interiors, because your favorite holidays are just around the corner. A lantern in the shape of a wine bottle will add mystery and elegance almost instantly, even in outer space. Such a magic lantern will decorate dreamy evenings in country house And beautiful nights under the stars!
41. And again lights from a wine bottle. Or maybe this time you decide, in addition to the table, to decorate the ceiling with many lamps made from wine or champagne bottles - what is not an ideal decoration for a long-awaited celebration or New Year's Eve! If before this the base of the bottle was cut off, then in this version it is recommended to cut it off just below the neck. Set them up at different heights for a more theatrical look.
42. Fabric garland lamp. Remember above we already looked at a pendant lamp made from cut paper? This one looks like a textile version with a hint of Hollywood glam. You can vary the size of the beam - in order to create a small lampshade or a flowing large chandelier that hangs majestically above the dining table. To sharpen the design a little - mix darker fabrics in some rows to create an interesting pattern.
43. Ping Pong lamp. As you can see, handmade projects are not only for girls and ardent sports fans can also join us. So, ping pong may not be your favorite game, but the idea of creating a similar lampshade for a chandelier, floor lamp or lamp from tennis balls looks very tempting. Use a ready-made metal frame or make your own. Also, the balls can be glued together into a ring or strung on a strong thread or thin wire. All this is sprayed on top from a can of spray paint to create rainbow colors.
44. Stainless Steel pendants. These bright metal lanterns look lovely - inexpensive cutlery from IKEA turned into beautiful lamps.
45. Rope pendant lamp. Use sisal or hemp rope to improve appearance unnecessary frame from an old pendant lamp or sconce. To top it off, add some decor with some crystalline sparkle to bring it to life.
46. Lamp made from plastic bottles and spoons. Yes, this warm and cozy chandelier is simply big bottle and white plastic spoons combined. This is one of those handmade lamps where economical LED bulbs that emit minimal heat are a must. Recycled bottles, plastic and LED lightening- this is an ECO-friendly project that decorates the design of your space, improves your mood and the environment.
The originality of the interior design of a kitchen, bedroom or any other room can be determined by the presence of even a small accessory, the main thing is that it is rare or exclusive. This could be a homemade photo frame, a candlestick, a table for your phone, floor vase, lamp or chandelier.
There are plenty of options for creating an unusual lamp for the living room or kitchen; you just need to use your imagination and it doesn’t matter if your imagination doesn’t tell you anything. You can use step by step instructions making any model you like by studying the master class. Materials for making an unusual accessory can be found even without leaving your own home.
So, let's begin…
Homemade chandeliers or lamps may differ in materials or manufacturing principles. You can make a chandelier out of anything and you don’t have to go to the nearest shopping mall for this, such materials can be found at home:
- paper;
- threads;
- disks;
- disposable tableware;
- plastic bottles;
- kebab sticks;
- hangers;
- newspapers and glue;
- cardboard;
- felt hats and much more.
The choice of material may depend entirely on your imagination, or the future model of the lamp may depend on the availability of certain materials.
You can make a lamp, chandelier or lampshade in different ways:
- using origami or papier-mâché techniques;
- using carving or embossing;
- by weaving or threading;
- using crocheting or macrame techniques;
- by connecting identical fragments.
The manufacturing technique will directly depend on the material chosen.
Chandelier made from barbecue sticks
Having wooden sticks on hand (ordinary kebab sticks are ideal), organza ribbons and glue, you can make an original lampshade with your own hands, which will wonderfully decorate the interior of your kitchen if it is decorated in the appropriate style or has some of its details.
Making such a chandelier for the kitchen at home is not difficult:
- Sticks are laid out around the perimeter of the square and connected with glue. The task is quite painstaking, but excellent results await you. The height of the lampshade will depend on your desire, the height of the ceiling in the room or the amount of material.
- The upper part of the lampshade must be sealed with cut sticks (so that their ends do not protrude), laying them crosswise or parallel, leaving a hole in the middle of the required size for the cartridge.
- After the glue has dried, you can begin decorating the product.
- Multi-colored organza ribbons are tied at the protruding ends of the sticks; you should not skimp on their quantity. Several ribbons can be threaded between the sticks in the corners and in the middle of the product.
- You can hang the lampshade on a hook placed on the ceiling of your kitchen using the same tapes, and secure the socket in it through the hole left.
Cardboard chandelier
From plain cardboard you can make an unusual chandelier that will become an elegant touch in your interior design.
A short master class will show you how to make it:
- Using a printed stencil, two identical parts with slots for connecting them in the center are cut out and joined into a single whole.
- If the color of the cardboard is not as desired, the parts are painted before assembling the chandelier.
- In order for the chandelier to be firmly assembled, its connection points should be duplicated with wire or strong thread through holes made in advance.
- The chandelier is attached to the ceiling with a chain through which the power cord is threaded.
- The chains and cord are painted to match the chandelier.
- The connection point between the cord and the socket is hidden under a plastic glass, also painted to match the chandelier.
Using the same principle, you can make your own chandelier from plastic or hardboard. It will be much stronger, but cutting out parts with scissors will be quite difficult; it is better to use a jigsaw.
You can decorate such a chandelier with any elements. For example, paint the flames of candles with glitter varnish, decorate the bowls of candlesticks with sequins or lace. Pendants, rhinestones or fabric flowers would also be appropriate.
Lamp made from laser discs
If there are a lot of laser discs left in the house that are a pity to throw away, but they are no longer suitable as storage media, you can use them to make original chandelier, lampshade or lamp. The design of the accessory will depend only on your imagination, the materials at hand and the number of accumulated disks.
What you need
For the manufacture of original lamp For disks, you will need two round wooden planks of different thicknesses, which are slightly larger in diameter than disks, wooden or metal stands. You also need a fluorescent lamp of the required length, a magnetic starter and the disks themselves. Wooden planks can be ordered from a carpenter you know or cut out yourself; racks can be purchased nickel-plated.
How to do
We make a hole in a thick board, install a starter with a switch and connect it to the lamp. Next, disks are strung onto the lamp in required quantity, racks are installed around the disks and the upper part is attached.
Thus, old media in the form of an original lamp made of disks will serve their owners for a long time.
Chandelier “Birch leaves” made from plastic bottles
A chandelier made in the form of leaves will look quite unusual in any interior. A master class will show you how to make it yourself. It is made from ordinary plastic bottles, the color of which you can choose at your discretion.
Step by step instructions:
- The bottles are cut into pieces of any size chosen for future leaves.
- Each piece needs to be shaped like a leaf.
- Using a soldering iron with a thick tip and a one-sided bevel, it is necessary to melt the sections of each workpiece so that future leaves look more impressive.
- Also, using the edge of the sting, it is necessary to give the workpiece a leaf structure. This should be done extremely carefully, as you can easily melt a hole in the plastic. A leaf with streaked veins and melted sections will look complete. Since a plastic bottle has cylindrical shape and when heated, the plastic is deformed, as a result the leaves turn out to be very impressive.
- A hot needle melts several holes for fastening at the base of each leaf.
- Using thin wire, branches are formed and screwed to a steel wire frame.
If you make new chandelier in the form of leaves as a lampshade for a floor lamp or table lamp, it will be a harmonious complement to the chandelier that turns the room into a forest.
New life for an old chandelier
Surely, in many living rooms there are still chandeliers that are a pity to throw away, since they are a memory of some person or event.
In order not to throw things away, old chandelier you can give new life:
- First, it should be washed, degreased, plastered and painted.
- The decor for an old chandelier can be made in the form of decoupage, you can update the sockets by making them in the form of influxes of candles using hot glue, not forgetting to then tint them.
- You can make original pendants at your discretion from existing beads, buttons and other elements.
How to decorate a chandelier with your own hands (video instructions)
In a new look, the old chandelier will hang in its place for a long time and delight the eyes of its owners.
A do-it-yourself chandelier will add an original twist to the design of a kitchen, living room, nursery or any other room and will become a bright, unique accent to even the most unremarkable, ordinary interior.
DIY chandeliers for the kitchen (photo)
A chandelier in any room is no longer exclusively a lighting device. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this is the piece of furniture that is the main decoration in any room.
Of course, a DIY chandelier will be especially valuable thing. This will not only highlight the special taste of the home owners, but also their creative mind.
Despite the fact that if you decide to make a lampshade with your own hands for a chandelier, you will need to spend quite a lot of effort, because the process requires special concentration - surely the work time cannot be considered wasted, since the work will bring incredible pleasure and will even leave a pleasant aftertaste, and in the future you will definitely want to repeat this kind of work again.
If you are thinking about how to make a chandelier, then you have probably already seen that today you can use the most various materials and sometimes completely unusual. For example, very often the lampshade for a chandelier is made of wood or glass.
However, if you want something even more incredible, then you can also use cardboard, wooden skewers, and even wine bottles. The choice here depends solely on the ideas that the creator has, as well as on various kinds of wishes of the apartment owners.
In addition, a chandelier from scrap materials must also be created taking into account the overall interior of the room.
Chandelier made from plastic spoons
Disposable spoons, which most people are used to using exclusively for picnics, can actually also be one of the simplest and yet easily accessible materials for creating an interesting chandelier option for any room.
If you look at a photo of a chandelier of this type, you will be struck first of all by the variety color range, and in the future it will be easy to understand that the material will last a long time.
In addition, in order to create such an interesting piece of furniture, you will need a minimum of financial and material investments.
What materials will be needed?
- Any empty plastic bottle. The only condition is that its volume cannot be less than five liters.
- Any plastic spoons. Their number depends solely on the chosen size of the future chandelier.
- Glue that allows you to glue plastic together.
- A socket from an old, no longer working chandelier.
The process of creating an original chandelier
Prepare a plastic bottle. First of all, you need to get rid of the label and bottom, and also dry it properly.
Remove the spoons from the plastic and use a knife to remove any handles that are not needed. The only thing you need to do is leave a couple of centimeters above the so-called “scoop” level.
Glue the blanks to the base of the prepared bottle. On the “tail” that remains, you need to apply as much glue as possible and then press it to the surface.
It is very important to continue to cover the entire bottle in this way directly in a circle until the entire prepared perimeter is “occupied” with plastic spoons.
It is best to arrange them in a classic checkerboard pattern and move them slightly together.
This way it will be possible to reduce the number of “free spots” to a minimum.
- The shade is removed from the old prepared chandelier and placed in a dried bottle.
- If desired, decorative ones can often be done in a similar way.
That's all. All that remains is to install the chandelier in the chosen location, and also check its operation by connecting it to the power supply.
Another interesting chandelier option is a chandelier with decorative butterflies. It is worth noting that when going to almost any master class on making a chandelier, designers always offer to learn how to create it, which is not surprising, because it can fit perfectly into almost any interior of the room.
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Besides the fact that this option looks truly luxurious and expensive, even a child can do it with the help of an adult, so its popularity is easily explained.
DIY chandelier photo
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