DIY chandelier from spotlights. DIY original lamps and lampshades

Many designers recommend using multiple light sources in a room, ranging from chandeliers to lamps and floor lamps. This will allow you to illuminate specific areas in the room or create a special spectrum of lighting depending on your mood. But in order to realize the plan, significant financial investments will be needed, since creative and cost a lot of money. In this regard, you can make a floor lamp yourself and at the same time not spend much money. You can assemble it from scrap materials, such a product will look good in a country house, apartment or in the country. Next, we will tell you how to make a floor lamp with your own hands, providing instructions with photo and video examples.

Step-by-step instruction

Preparation of materials

In order to make a homemade lamp, you will need the following tools and materials:

• lumber and wood glue;
• hacksaw;
• drill and pliers;
• knife, screwdriver;
• fasteners;
• copper elbow;
• wooden beam for the frame (approximately 140 cm);
• copper tube for the frame (about one meter);
• lamp and electric cord with a plug;
• plastic garbage bin (openwork).

You should make a floor lamp yourself step by step. First of all, you need to start making the base of the structure.

Making the foundation

So, the foundation is done as follows:

1. First of all, two planks should be cut out of the board. One should be 35x5x20 cm in parameters (length, thickness, width, respectively), the other - 30x2.5x15 cm. Other dimensions can be taken, but it must be borne in mind that the base must withstand the weight of the entire structure and not allow it to tip over.
2. Then you need to glue the two blocks with glue. To do this, grease the smaller board with special glue and attach it to the larger board. This must be done so that it is in the center. Using clamps, fix the bars until the glue is completely dry.
3. After that, you need to measure 5 centimeters from the edge and make a hole with a diameter of 3 cm. And since the base is relatively thick, you will periodically need to remove the wooden parts from the hole. Once the hole is through, sand all edges.

We make the frame

For the frame, a stand of almost one and a half meters was chosen. This height was selected taking into account that a homemade floor lamp can be placed near the sofa and the light will fall on it from above. But you can choose a different height.

Before you start making the frame, you need to wipe the copper pipe with alcohol. This will remove any remaining stickers and grease.

Then you need to do the following:

We collect the lamp

To assemble a homemade floor lamp you need:

Coming up with a lampshade

It is very easy and simple to make a lampshade. To do this, it is enough to have an ordinary office wastebasket with you and adhere to the following instructions:

The floor lamp is made by hand. Now you can put it near your favorite chair, open a book and enjoy reading. A photo of the finished product is shown below:

A floor lamp for a home can be assembled from a variety of materials at hand. For example, you can simply change an old lamp by adding a new leg or lampshade. For lovers of coziness and comfort, an excellent solution would be a lampshade made of threads and beads. To do this, you need a mesh and thread. Satin threads are wound around the mesh, and the lampshade is installed on the rack.

Also, the lampshade can be constructed from plain white paper or fabric. A homemade frame is wrapped in cloth or paper and, with the help of special paints, gives it its own style. And handmade jewelry made of beads, shells, rhinestones or buttons will give the lamps their individuality and originality.

We recommend watching a video showing master classes on assembling a floor lamp from scrap materials. Find out how to make a beautiful floor lamp from a washing machine drum, as well as a tabletop model from paper plates:

Such unusual ideas will allow you to create a lamp for any room interior. The advantage of a homemade floor lamp is that no one will have such a product. It will be special and individual. Moreover, you can make not only floor lamps, but also build a table lighting device that can be placed near the bed.

So we looked at how to make a do-it-yourself floor lamp at home. We hope you enjoyed the photo and video examples provided, as well as the master classes and inspired you to make a homemade lamp from scrap materials!

Everyone wants to decorate their home with decorative items. This brings something alive and completely non-standard to the interior of the house. Such a transformation also affects lighting, lighting fixtures made by yourself - this is an excellent option to transform everyday life. This article will tell you how to make a lamp with your own hands.

There are countless ideas, this applies to both the design itself and its type. It can be a floor lamp or a chandelier shade, or even a table lamp.

Materials (edit)

It is worth paying attention to safety precautions and using non-flammable materials. Avoid using paper, plastic or similar materials that have a fairly low ignition temperature.

As for the lamps themselves, it is worth using LED lamps, since they have many advantages, such as a long service life, do not overheat. Also has several shades and, of course, saves energy.

Lighting Ideas

Since relatively recently, the creation of interesting lighting devices from completely useless materials has come into vogue, a striking example of this is lamps from empty glass bottles.

There are countless ideas, however, if you have a desire to do something like this, but the idea is not ripe, then you can spy on the network photos of lamps made by yourself.

The easiest and most effective way to create original lighting is to create a lamp from a regular glass jar with a screw top.

Place the jar in hot water and dilute the detergent to remove labels and dirt. The next step is to drill a hole for the base. Now you need to insert the plinth into the cover and fix it.

The main thing is not to forget to solder the wire with a 220V plug, otherwise you will not have a power source. Finally screw in the bulb and screw on the lid of the jar. Done, now you have a very simple lighting fixture that stands out from the general concept of classic everyday life.

By the way, the jar can be decorated with painted engravings or a knitted pattern of threads. This is a very original and beautiful solution, for example, you can make a lamp with a knitted pattern in the shape of a flower.

Lamps made of wood

This kind of lighting fixture is completely different from simple designs. After all, a lamp made of wooden driftwood will look truly extraordinary. However, the work requires more time and accuracy in handling tools and materials.

But with all this, such work is quite within the power of almost anyone. And wood can be found in forest plantations. The technology is quite simple, you need to clean the wood and sand with sandpaper.

Now, in the necessary places, drill holes for the wiring, but this must be done where the wood blank will be installed closest to the ceiling. To heighten the effect, you can make small grooves in the tree where the wiring will be installed.

After laying the wiring, part of the wood with the wire can be putty, and after the putty is completely dry, polish these places and open the whole snag with colorless varnish.

It remains only to install this lamp. Of course, after the work done, the skill and understanding in this will appear, and now, with a high degree of probability, you will be able to repair the lamp with your own hands.

Lamp made of planks

Not everyone is satisfied with a spotlight, but you can assemble structures from scrap materials. When working with wood, in particular with boards, there are often scraps left, and even they can be used. They can be used to make an excellent decorative lamp.

The most interesting thing about this design is that you don't need to use nails. To create such a lighting fixture, you need 17 planks, which will be the same size.

Now, each plate needs to be shaped like a wedge and a base where you want to install the cartridge. The next step is to use a drill to make a pair of holes in the base for each plank and, accordingly, in the blanks.

Take the wooden dowels and hold the structure together. Such a lamp is very simple to manufacture, but it looks very impressive.

If these ideas do not suit you, then on the network you can easily find master classes on making a lamp in video format.

Photo of lamps with your own hands

Self-made sconces from scrap materials will decorate any interior. This does not require special skills and large financial investments. You should purchase a lamp holder in advance at a hardware store, and already come up with a lampshade for it. There is only one requirement for materials: they must withstand high temperatures if the luminaire is used with incandescent lamps.

From paper

Openwork

To make a sconce, a base for a floor lamp is cut out of paper, and with the help of a clerical knife, neat holes are made, imitating lace. This option allows you to diffuse light from the source.

From the cylinders

Shades can be easily glued from a variety of colored paper strips.

From paper tapes

Origami

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Herbarium

Materials:

Manufacturing:

Paper shade decoration

A Chinese paper shade in the shape of a ball can be easily turned into an original piece of furniture using a simple applique made of flowers, sequins or feathers.

Made of cardboard

Cardboard is used like paper, but for a solid form it has a wider range of applications. Cardboard is used without consequences with incandescent lamps.

Round shade

Thick cardboard is used for its texture on the cut. Such products are usually not dyed. Sconces made of corrugated cardboard, which are made in the shape of a ball, look spectacular. It will take a lot of material, but manufacturing will not take much time.

It is necessary with the help of a compass to draw circles on cardboard, cut them out with a clerical knife to get an even cut and glue them together in the desired shape.

Square lamp

Materials:

• corrugated cardboard;
• PVA glue;
• stationery knife;
• scissors;
• cartridge;
• pencil and ruler (triangle).

Manufacturing:

1. A large square with an edge of 20 centimeters or more is drawn on a sheet of cardboard using a ruler.
2. Then, with a step of 1 centimeter, so many smaller squares are inscribed inward until there is no free space in the center. As a result, the largest square will have an edge of 20 centimeters, the next one 18, 16, and so on.

   

3. With the help of a clerical knife, the cardboard is cut into blanks, several square frames are obtained.

   

4. There are 4 such blanks that must be made so that the largest square always has the same rib length. Those details that will be inside can be reduced by a different number of centimeters.
5. After everything is ready, each side plane of the future lamp must be drawn up. The outer square will always be the same, and inside the frame, they will be placed at will. Glue them together using PVA.

   

   

   

   

6. For the base, thin strips are cut out of cardboard, equal in length to the edge of the square. They are folded in 4-5 pieces and glued together. A hole is made in one place to stretch the cartridge.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

7. When everything is ready, the side edges of the lamp are glued together and the bulb is screwed into the socket.

   

   

   

From newspaper tubes

To create a sconce, cut the newspaper into identical strips, twist into tubes and, laying them in the desired shape, glue them together. The finished product is put on top of a cartridge with an energy-saving light bulb.

Made of wood

The tree offers a wide variety of ideas. Smooth blocks are folded like a tower when playing mahjong, they create a frame from them and stretch paper (Japanese style), connect together in a chaotic manner, like a nest.

Lamp-dog

Materials:

• Wooden bars 30 by 25 millimeters in cross-section;
• Metal planter for flowers;
• Light bulb wire;
• Cartridge for the size of the pots;
• Black paint;
• 6 bolts;
• drill.

Manufacturing:

From threads

The original thread lamps are designed for use in dry rooms, so they are not suitable for the bathroom, but they look good in the kitchen and living room. They are made with the help of balloons, which are wrapped with threads greased with glue. When the structure is dry, the ball is burst, and the rest of the rubber is removed. It turns out a fairly dense braided frame.

Threads allow you to experiment with the shape, size and color of the finished product. Such a lamp is decorated with beads and beads, artificial flowers or decorative butterflies cling to it. Initially, you should leave holes at the bottom and top for the cartridge and the possibility of replacing bulbs. In this case, it is better to use energy-saving lamps that do not heat up.

From the pipes

Loft sconces are best made from metal pipes and fittings.

Materials:

• Fittings - the amount varies from a specific composition;
• Wire and lamp holder;
• Drill;
• Adhesive for metal.

Manufacturing:

1. Connect the fittings together in a single composition. Lamps in the form of people or dogs look the most interesting. Some parts are connected to each other using a ready-made thread, others will require glue.
2. A small hole is made in one of the "legs" of the object through which the cord will be pulled.

   

   

3. When all the parts are connected to each other, an electric cable is run in the hollow tubes. It is pulled out from the side where the lamp will have a lamp.

   

   

   

4. The wire is connected to the socket into which the lamp is inserted. Due to the flat and heavy parts, such a lamp does not require an additional stand and can be used just like that.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Wire

Often a frame is made from it, which is then covered with another material. If the material is taken too dense, then individual parts will have to be welded or soldered. It is enough to wind 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;
• Nippers;
• Lamp holder;
• Braiding form (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, an LED garland with small bulbs is immersed in it and connected to 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 of a glass bottle, you will need: a woolen thread, a lighter and a flammable liquid (alcohol, ignition fluid).

1. Close the drain in the sink and fill it with water. It is important that there are no flammable objects nearby during the process.
2. Remove the labels from the bottle, wash it thoroughly.
3. Where the cut should pass, wind a thread soaked in a flammable liquid several times.
4. Set fire to the thread.
5. Hold the burning bottle over the sink and slowly rotate along the axis so that the fire touches the entire surface of the future cut.
6. After 2 minutes, sharply immerse the bottle with its bottom in water, after which the bottom will come off by itself and remain in the sink.

From the branches

It is difficult to make a plafond for a sconce with your own hands from wood if you have no experience with this material. A simple way is to use small branches by gluing them together in any shape you like. It is convenient to connect natural wood with a glue gun.

Small luminaires may not require a special frame, while floor sconces require a ready-made base from an old lamp or a large amount of wire. Such sconces look beautiful in an interior where elements from natural materials are already present.

From plaster

Gypsum cannot be classified as improvised materials, but beautiful laconic works are obtained from it. To make a lamp, you will need a mold into which the plaster mixture will be poured, so you will have to think about it in advance. You will also need tools that will have to make holes for the cartridge and wire.

Creative stores have foundations for lamps in the form of different shapes. They are usually made of disposable plastic and are easy to handle. To make several of the same lamps, you will have to find a silicone mold.

Materials:

• large glass flask;
• medical bandages;
• gypsum;
• water;
• lamp holder.

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. The finished lamp, if desired, can be painted with spray paint.

Plywood

Plywood is easier to handle than solid wood, but it also requires basic carpentry skills, since to make a sconce, you first have to create a drawing and accurately cut every detail.

Plywood luminaires come in different shapes. For the manufacture of flat wall lamps, 2 identical figures are cut out, which are fixed at a short distance from each other. A cartridge with a light bulb is inserted inside. When the light in the room is turned off, and only the night light is on, a person sees only the outlines of a plywood figure.

Flat light

Materials:

• plywood;
• 3 brackets;
• jigsaw;
• dye;
• cartridge;
• self-tapping screws;
• glue gun.

Manufacturing:

Pendant lamp

Materials:

• 1 sheet of thin plywood 1 square meter;
• Wood glue;
• Sanding machine;
• Electric circular saw for small jobs;
• Lamp holder;
• Pencil;
• Compass.

Manufacturing:

1. On a sheet of plywood, 2 figures are marked 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 should correspond to the size of the future lamp holder, so it can be larger.
2. The second circle is drawn with a diameter of 14 centimeters from the outside and another one with a diameter of 8 is inscribed there.

   

3. 2 rings are cut from the blanks, which are the top and bottom of the lamp frame.
4. On the remaining plywood sheet, side wedges are drawn in the amount of 20 pieces, in the same place they make recesses 1 centimeter deep and 4 millimeters wide.

   

   

5. All parts are carefully sanded so that the cut parts become smooth.

   

6. Side blanks are connected to rings.

   

7. A cartridge is inserted into the upper ring. The lamp is ready for use.

   

   

Lamp in the shape of a letter

Lace

Usually this material is used for classic floor lamps. Balls, thick paper or wire are taken as a basis. Lace on the base is fixed with threads or glue. Some specifically soak the material in starch so that it holds its shape well.

Materials:

• cut of lace;
• starch, PVA glue, gelatin (optional);
• Balloon;
• cling film;
• lamp holder;
• sharp scissors.

Manufacturing:

1. Cut out circles of the same shape from lace; for this it is convenient to use a large plate.

   

   

2. Lower the workpieces into a container with diluted starch to make the material stiffer.

   

   

3. The balloon will become the basis. So that it easily falls behind the lace, the ball should be covered with cling film.

   

4. Glue the entire ball with lace, trying to carefully smooth out the folds. The layers must 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.

   

   

5. After 2 days, pierce the ball and remove.

   

6. Make a hole in the resulting sphere to insert the cartridge and fix the suspended structure.

   

   From yarn

   If you have the knitting skill, neat crocheted and knitted floor lamps look beautiful.

   Materials:

   

   

   • wooden plank;
   • electric cord;
   • lamp holder;
   • gelatin;
   • yarn.

   Manufacturing:

   1. Using a hook or knitting needles, they knit a blank for a shade, which should resemble a dome in shape.

      

      

   2. 2 packs of gelatin are diluted in a glass of water, the future shade is placed on a vase or other suitable surface and smeared with dissolved gelatin. Leave for a day.

      

   3. A blank is made of wood in the form of a circle, 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 from adhering to the surface.

      

      

   4. A cable is inserted into the hole, then a dried knitted shade. The cable is connected to the socket, the structure can be hung on the wall. If desired, you can find a metal attachment on the plafond so that it better keeps its shape at the base. In the same way, a lining is made to match the lampshade in the form of a wooden plate on the wall.

      

      

      

      

      

      

   In addition to knitting, yarn is also used for wrapping the warp. You can focus on one color or take several, forming stripes. With enough skill, yarn can be used to make designs, logos and words.

   

   It is best to take acrylic yarn for lamps and do 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 fixtures 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, multilevel lamps are made from spoons that resemble flowers. To do this, 7–8 spoons are fixed around the cartridge with the help of a wire, forming petals. With small cartridges, use teaspoons or coffee spoons. These flowers are beautifully collected in one chandelier.

   

   Made of plastic

   The basis for the sconce can be plastic bottles. 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 processed with a lighter. Often a ball-shaped lamp is made in this way. 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 bump-like lampshade that can be spray-painted if desired. A plastic bottle is taken as a basis, for 3 or 5 liters. Cut out the bottom of it. And then spoons are glued along the rows, from which the handle was previously removed. A convenient way is a glue gun. Manufacturing starts at the bottom and imitates scales.

   

   From the plates

   Materials:

   • 50 flat plates with a diameter of 18 centimeters;
   • a ready-made drum-shaped lampshade with a diameter of 15 centimeters and a height of 13 (if it is made of paper, the excess can be cut off);
   • glue gun;
   • base for the lamp;
   • ruler, scissors, pencil and stationery knife.

   Manufacturing:

   
   

   From clothespins

   Materials and tools:

   

   • cartridge and light bulb;
   • construction metal mesh;
   • clothespins;
   • spray paint of the desired color;
   • scissors for metal;
   • metal paper clips.

   Manufacturing:

   
   

Taking on the arrangement of the interior space, it is important to think over every little thing. After all, we all subconsciously strive for comfort and it is the smallest details that can create a special atmosphere, convey the general idea, mood and character of the room. Professional designers claim, and interiors clearly prove that the right choice of chandeliers can not only decorate the interior of a room, but also make life brighter and more fun. Beautiful shades for chandeliers with an original design give special grace and gloss to the lamps. You can familiarize yourself with how to make them yourself and what materials are better for this in this article. A detailed, step-by-step master class, as well as a visual photo, will be an excellent help for you in this exciting process.

Material selection

When making a chandelier, it is difficult to single out any one material that would meet all the requirements. Each of them has its own individual characteristics and characteristics. For example, paper, which is the simplest and most affordable material, lends itself well to transformation.

Luminaires made from shards of glass and strips of metal have a dazzling shine and beautiful appearance. Wood and fabric add warmth and comfort to the interior. Lacy lampshades are notable for their special beauty, captivating everyone at first sight.

In a word, you can make a chandelier with your own hands from anything, the main thing is to be smart in time and turn on imagination.

A paper napkin chandelier is a bold, but justified experiment

We will describe in detail in this article how in an ordinary object you can see its creative potential for creating an exclusive decorative element.

Step-by-step instructions, with a description of each action, will help you make incredibly beautiful and unique lamps from available tools, which will be a great addition to your favorite interior.

What you need to pay attention to before making a chandelier

Many are interested in how to properly make a chandelier in, and other rooms. After all, I want this element of the interior to be not only beautiful, but also functional.

On the one hand, a chandelier is a lighting device capable of providing the proper level of lighting in an apartment. Indeed, a lot depends on the choice of light in the room, including the safety of the eyes. On the other hand, I would like the ceiling structure to complement the interior design, creating a special atmosphere of warmth and comfort.

When making a chandelier, the first thing to consider is the height of the ceiling. For example, a chandelier with a bar mount is suitable for low ones. So, the ceiling will look visually higher. If the ceilings are high - 3 m and more, then it is better to make your choice in favor of a pendant lamp with a hook mount.

Lamp selection

For any room, you need to individually approach the intensity of its lighting.

A small bathroom will require 80-100 watts.
Kitchens need a minimum of 120-150 watts of lamp power.
The living room and the hall cannot do without light bulbs in the range of 150-300 W.

The number and power of lamps are calculated based on the established standards - 20 watts are required for 1 m². electricity. It is also necessary to take into account the parameters of the room, its dimensions and reflective properties.

Edison's designer lamps - look beautiful and unusual

Plafond decoration

The appearance, decor and design of the shade play an important role in the design of the chandelier. It is selected for the interior of the room, depending on the style. Crystal for classics, metal and glass for, wood will perfectly fit into country or chalet style, fabric and silk will perfectly suit Provence style.

To illuminate a room on several levels, you can additionally make wall sconces or floor lamps.

Step-by-step manufacturing workshop

You don't have to start from scratch to create a beautiful ceiling decoration. Take a look around, for sure you have a thing in your house that you have not used for a long time. And who knows, maybe it is she who will become the main subject in the manufacture of the original lamp. Moreover, there are now more than enough ideas and inspirations for creativity on the Internet.

Important! It is best to start searching for the things you need from the kitchen or balcony. It is there that we store all sorts of trash that was once so necessary for us and with which, as often happens, it is so difficult to part with it later.

Spectacular mug chandelier

As strange as it may sound, but it is from dishes and other kitchen utensils that the most unusual and interesting models of lamps are obtained. For example, tea mugs are the ideal material for making a spectacular light fixture.

For work we need:

• Mugs
• Saucer
• Drill
• Porcelain drill with special hole

We make it quickly and easily

1. At the bottom of the mug, make a small hole for the wire with a drill, attach the electric cartridge and bring the wire out. It is advisable to close the hole with a plaster mixture.
2. Next, the mug must be glued to the saucer, where there should also be a hole, insert a light bulb and hang the newly made lamp in the right place.

As you can see, the original and fashionable design can be obtained from completely ordinary objects.

Mesmerizing yarn chandelier

Since this is a fairly simple product, we need a minimum of things to make it, namely:

• Wire with a cross section of 4-5 mm.
• Nippers
• Thin thread
• Multicolored yarn

Manufacturing instruction:

1. A ring is made of wire, the diameter of which will correspond to the future size of our chandelier. To get a perfectly even circle, you can wind it around any object that has a cylindrical shape.
2. We bite off the excess wire with pliers, leaving 2-3 cm in stock on each side. We tie the ends with a thin thread.
3. It remains to dress up our chandelier beautifully and brightly. To do this, we cut the yarn in such a way that the length of each segment is twice the height of the shade.
4. Alternately, on a knot, we tie the resulting strings until we hang the whole ring with them. From the same yarn, we make a fastener for a hook.

You can use such a lampshade both as a chandelier and as a decorative element that decorates the interior of the room.

Combining the skills of macrame and papier-mâché, you can get a stylish chandelier for the bedroom

Important! For the manufacture of such a lamp, instead of woolen yarn, you can use any other thread. The main thing is that it fits harmoniously with your interior.

Unusual teapot lamp

You will learn how to make a chandelier from an ordinary teapot on your own from this master class. Here's what we need for this handmade masterpiece:

• Kettle
• The wire
• Electro cartridge
• Metal chain

Step-by-step manufacturing guide

1. First of all, the bottom of the kettle is cut out. This is done in such a way that the resulting cutting edge is not sharp, otherwise it will be possible to injure yourself.
2. Next, an electric cartridge is fixed to the lid of the kettle, the wire of which is led out through a small hole drilled at the top.
3. A chain is attached to the handle of the kettle, through the links of which a wire is threaded. The lamp is ready.

Let's breathe new life into bottles

Glass bottles, especially if they are beautifully shaped, can be used to make a wonderful chandelier. Required material:

• Thin rope
• Flammable liquid (alcohol or gasoline)
• Glass bottles (preferably colored)
• Edison lamps (having a beautiful spiral)
• Wire and electromagnet

Do it yourself

1. We wind a rope around the bottom of the bottle, having previously moistened it in a flammable liquid. Then we set it on fire and let it burst, and we begin to slowly rotate the bottle around its axis until the rope burns out to the end. After that, we lower the bottle into a container of cold water, wrap it with a towel and, with a little effort, break off the bottom.
2. To prevent the cut edge from being sharp, it must be sanded. To do this, it will be enough to twist the bottle in sand or fine gravel for a couple of minutes.
3. It remains to correctly mount the electrical cartridge, stick out the wire through the neck, screw in the light bulb. From the remaining bottles, the rest of the lampshades are made in a similar way.

This chandelier will perfectly fit into the interior made in any, especially if you hang it over the bar counter.

Decor from cans

Lamps made from cans are no less beautiful. They are made in a similar way as from bottles. The only difference is that the bottom of the jar does not need to be cut off, as clear glass is usually used for shades.

We need:

• Beautiful thick-walled cans (preferably with a relief pattern)
• Hammer and nails
• Wire, electric socket
• Spray paint
• Edison lamp

How to do it right

1. To begin with, using a nail and a hammer, holes are filled in a circle in the lid, after which the inner part is carefully squeezed out. The diameter of the circle must match the diameter of the base in the chuck.
2. We insert the cartridge into the cover, mount the wire.
3. Next, paint the lid along with the cartridge in the color of our choice. Metallic paint with a golden overflow will look best.
4. It remains to screw in the light bulb, close the lid and install the lamp in its proper place.

We all know what a globe is, but not everyone knows what delightful things can be made of it. For example, a nice lamp shade for a chandelier that will perfectly fit into the interior of a child's room.

Here's all we need:

• the globe
• Bulb
• Electric chuck with retaining element

Step-by-step master class

1. Usually, the design of the globe is not integral, so in order to get the desired element, it is necessary to divide it into equal two parts (hemispheres).
2. Further, at the top of the hemisphere, you need to make a hole for the cartridge. The best way to do this is to use a drill with a crown.
3. The electric chuck is installed in place and securely fixed with a retaining element. Congratulations, your chandelier is ready!

Suspended horn structure

Making a unique lighting device out of deer antlers is quite a simple matter, the main thing is to have the necessary material on hand.

Such designs are famous for their special sophisticated appearance and are best suited for high-rise rooms. Such chandeliers are used in many interiors, but they look especially attractive in country, chalet or rustic style.

As a rule, the shades of such chandeliers have different shapes, and only natural material is used for their manufacture.

We will need:

• Antler
• Rope
• Copper wire
• Electric socket and wire
• Bulb

To make a chandelier like this

1. Observing the safety rules, according to the diagram, we connect the wire to the electric cartridge.
2. Next, the wire needs to be beautifully wrapped with a decorative rope. For better fixation, you can use an all-purpose transparent adhesive.
3. With the help of copper wire, horns are attached to the bottom of the resulting rope, placing them 2 cm above the cartridge.
4. We repeat a similar procedure with the rest of the shades, then combining them into a single composition.

Ideas for making beautiful lamps (photo, video)

We hope that the useful tips and photos presented in the article will help you not only make beautiful shades for chandeliers with your own hands, but also save your family budget.

Decorating a house on your own is a favorite pastime of many hostesses, this article reveals how to make a lamp with your own hands. You can revive the interior of a living room, bedroom or hallway with the help of improvised means, only by changing the shade of a chandelier, floor lamp or table lamp. Hand-made lampshades for lamps can be used not only in a residential interior, but also in the halls of cafes, pubs, and pizzerias.

The choice of materials and lamps for the lamp

Products made for children's rooms should be made of natural non-toxic materials and painted with ecological paints.

When manufacturing, you should also remember about fire safety, therefore, lampshades made of flammable materials made of paper, plastic, feathers or threads should only be used with lamps that have a low heating temperature.

You need to use LED or fluorescent lamps. They have several advantages:

• long service life;
• minimum heating of the base from the glass part;
• light has three shades: warm, cold, neutral.

In addition, such lamps are also called energy-saving; their only drawback is their high cost.

It is also advisable that the connection of the wire to the base is made by a specialist. You do not need to try to perform this operation yourself, as this can lead to undesirable consequences. It is more convenient to decorate an existing shade frame or make it from durable and not very heavy materials.

The following materials are used to create lamps: scissors, an assembly knife, fishing line, wire, pliers, a hot gun, in some cases it can be replaced with super glue. They must be used by an adult; it is unacceptable to involve a child in gluing. Since in one case he will receive a burn, and in the other he may glue his fingers or stick to the details of the future product.

What can you make a plafond from?

Many craftsmen make lamps from completely unnecessary materials:

• from plastic or glass bottles;
• newspapers, tissue or colored paper;
• artificial or natural threads;
• dried branches of an unusual shape;
• disposable spoons;
• old disks.

Plastic lamp

From plastic containers of different sizes, a homemade chandelier is easily obtained.

1. For the base, you need to take a 5 liter bottle. The bottom is cut off from it. Then circles with a diameter of 1.5 cm are drawn on the surface. They need to be cut out with an assembly knife or small scissors.
2. The bottom of the bottles for decoration is cut off and the entire surface is cut with scissors into strips 0.5 - 1 cm wide, then the workpiece is heated over the lighted burner. Under the influence of heat, the stripes will acquire a chaotic appearance.
3. Then workpieces are inserted into a 5-liter container with holes, and lids are screwed on the inside. Then a wire is threaded through a large neck and a plafond is installed. For such a shade, you need to use an energy-saving lamp.
4. In some interiors, you can find a fancy lamp made on the basis of an ordinary hanger or a straw hat. In general, nothing can limit the scope of imagination of both home craftsmen and professional designers.

Glass bottle shade

A very interesting version of a homemade chandelier is obtained from glass bottles. They are used to decorate the halls of catering establishments. It is also a good option for a kitchen in a residential building or apartment. This can be a shade, consisting of one or several bottles, from which the bottom is cut off. You can do this yourself, but it is better to use the services of a workshop where glass and mirrors are cut.

How to use threads

For a lampshade made of threads or ribbons, you will need: a ready-made frame made of strong wire, threads of different colors, scissors, glue.

1. The frame consists of two rings connected by metal segments. You can make it yourself from strong wire.
2. One color or several shades of thread are required.
3. A thread is fixed on the lower part, then it must be pulled through the upper ring, lowered down and thrown over the lower ring. It is necessary to ensure that the thread is taut and the turns fit snugly against each other. As soon as the thread ends, you need to attach the next piece to the bottom ring.
4. Carefully cut off the remaining threads and glue them on the back.

Lamp spoons

You can make a multi-tiered, colored lamp from ordinary disposable spoons.

1. It is necessary to make a frame of wire, for a small round lamp you need to make three circles with a diameter: 12, 18, 26 cm. Then the circles are fastened together with a fishing line. The top will be the largest diameter, there should be the same distance between them.
2. In spoons, make a small hole with a thick needle at the top of the handle.
3. Spoons are painted with acrylic paints in three colors, for example, yellow, orange, red.
4. Assembling a homemade chandelier: the line is cut to a length equal to the distance between the circles. A spoon is tied to one end of the fishing line, and the other to the frame. You need to tie yellow spoons to the lower circle of small diameter, orange to the middle one and red to the upper one.

Light and graceful shade

For a paper shade, paper or thin cardboard is suitable. Such a shade can be either rectangular or square. First, you need to think about the size of the plafond, the larger the room, the wider the structure can be. In a small nursery or hallway, a shade with a diameter of 30 - 35 centimeters will look good.

The frame can be made of wire, it will consist of an upper and a lower part, consider making a shade in the shape of a cylinder.

1. You need to make two circles of wire of the required diameter. They are connected to each other using a fishing line, the distance between the lower and upper frame is 12 - 15 cm, the hoops are fastened with a fishing line in three, four places. The larger the base diameter, the more connecting elements need to be made.
2. On a paper blank, you can draw circles of different diameters, figures of cartoon characters. Outline drawings can be taken from the Internet and printed, then redrawn using a carbon copy. A special ruler is suitable for drawing circles, or you can outline caps or buttons of different diameters. Some drawings are cut completely with a clerical knife, some are cut along the contour.
3. The paper is tried on on the base and glued with an overlap. Then they are glued to the wire, it can also be fixed with a thin wire. To do this, first, a hole is made in the paper with a thick needle or an awl, then a wire is threaded and carefully tied to the frame. It is advisable to glue thin paper, as it is easy to spoil it.

Exclusive shade made of metal cans

1. Basins of any metal are used, an interesting option will be obtained from copper or aluminum containers. An old used basin will do as well. If there is a through hole in it, it must be welded or sealed, for example, with epoxy.
2. The inner surface must be painted in a light color so that the light is reflected from it as much as possible.
3. The outer surface can be painted in a dark, rich color that is in harmony with the interior.
4. A fringe about 5 centimeters long is glued to the lower part of the rim with hot glue. In the central part of the basin, you need to make a hole for the wire. It can be drilled with a drill or pierced with a nail.

Such a shade can be decorated with CD mosaics. To do this, the discs are cut with sharp scissors into small fragments, which are glued to the outer surface of the pelvis. You can only glue the bottom outline, and paint the rest. Or decorate the entire surface of the plafond with such a mosaic. The more convex the surface, the finer the disc fragments should be.

Natural materials

An original lamp can be made from a dry branch of an unusual shape. It must be cleaned of bark and covered with a stain, then, if desired, treated with transparent varnish. The branch must be attached to a hook on the ceiling using a regular line. Then I wind the wire with the lamp around the branch several times. A branch entwined with several wires looks beautiful.

You can make a lamp out of plastic hangers. Described in detail in the video:

Luminaires for different rooms

DIY bottle chandeliers are more suitable for the kitchen. Constructions made of glass or plastic will be easy to clean from dust and, if necessary, wash. A natural wood lamp is suitable for the kitchen, hallway or living room.

For a children's room, a plafond made of painted plastic bottles, a floor lamp made of bright threads or a paper composition are more suitable. The last option cannot be called durable, but this is the option that children will like. Girls will like a shade with butterflies, floral elements, boys will love designs with cars, superheroes or bright plastic shades.

In some cafes and pubs, original lamps from bottles are used to decorate the hall. These can be beer bottles. They can serve as both a shade for light bulbs and be an interesting frame for a lamp.

Homemade lighting ideas by location

With your own hands, you can give a new look to a floor lamp. You can decorate the plafond with cloth, threads, paper with cut-out patterns; you also do not need to ignore the base and leg of the lamp. They can be painted with acrylics, glazed, decorated with beads. The decor of the lower part of the floor lamp should overlap with the elements in the upper part. The easiest option is to decorate the shade of a single color with lace or guipure.

Lighting fixtures

The lower part of the plafond made of threads can be decorated with pompons of the same size hanging on a thread. They are glued on the inside of the frame with glue. Pompons can be hung at the same or at different heights. They can be made in one color or several shades can be combined.

To decorate paper lamps, you can use lace, thick tulle, beads of different sizes. You can decorate glass jars or bottles with glass pebbles, which can be purchased at hardware stores. You can also use buttons in different sizes and colors. Small buttons can be glued even on PVA.

On New Year's holidays, it is customary to decorate the Christmas tree, but you can also decorate the shades of lamps, floor lamps. Here you can use ordinary rain, do-it-yourself snowflakes, Christmas tree figures, decorative balls and an ordinary garland. If an energy-saving lamp is installed in a wall or floor lamp, then its shade can be decorated with paper snowflakes.

Wall sconces are installed in living rooms, bedrooms, and nurseries. After renovation, you can use old sconces only by changing their appearance. You can paint the body of the lamp in a light color, and on top apply bronze or silver paints with a brush with a hard nap to create a patina effect. If the shade is made of glass, the pattern you like is applied to its surface using a glass stencil. Here you can use contour (they are used to create a stained glass window) or spray paints.