Do-it-yourself lampshade from napkins. Oh, I'm proud! Lampshade from knitted napkins Lampshade from napkins

Do you love vintage things, or maybe you just don’t know how to use the numerous knitted doilies given to you by a familiar knitting lover? Here is a very simple way to make the simplest lampshade much more original, and each lampshade will be absolutely unique!

First way

This method is suitable for the case when the fabric of the lampshade is damaged and needs to be replaced.

For crafts, you will need openwork napkins of any shape and arbitrary colors, threads, a lampshade base (wire frame removed from a floor lamp, chandelier, table lamp), narrow dense braid, glue.

Work process:

1. Gather a solid rectangular canvas of a suitable size by fastening napkins to each other with threads in color.

Useful advice: if you don’t have enough napkins, fill in the empty spaces in your composition with pieces of lace fabric, organza.

2. Glue or sew a narrow ribbon in color to the upper edge of the wire lampshade and fasten the resulting lace fabric on it.

3. Fix the finished lampshade on the lamp.

Second way

In such a situation, simply sew the napkins onto the fabric of the lampshade with inconspicuous stitches in random order. Of course, you can also use not only napkins, but also pieces of guipure, strips of finished lace or sewing.

Attention! To avoid fire, use LED lamps of minimum power with a lampshade made of napkins.

In conclusion of our series about what can be made from lace and knitted napkins with your own hands, we suggest that you get acquainted with different ways to make lamps from lace.

We are one of the options, something else has been “roaming the Runet” for a long time, but we think you will see such a collection for the first time. The most valuable quality of a lace lamp is the openwork shadows that it casts on the walls and ceiling.

But, in addition, there is also a practical benefit: small handicrafts or leftovers from creativity (which may have already filled the house) turn into a beautiful interior accessory with the magic of your hands.

We have divided all the guides here into 4 main parts:

• how to update a table lamp with lace (for example, for a bedroom);
• how to create a lampshade for a pendant lamp (suppose in the kitchen or dining room);
• how to make a ball lamp that looks like a Japanese lantern (for any room or for a veranda);
• how to make a light garland out of small lace balls (for a holiday or just to create a romantic mood).

To implement most of these methods, you will need one or more knitted napkins, and in some cases, factory lace (lace fabric - guipure). In some situations, a frame from an old lamp is useful, but you can also do without it.

All ways to create lamps from lace and knitted napkins are accompanied by detailed instructions in pictures, however, you will also see a brief text description. And a few more words before the start:

• about light bulbs for such lamps (with the exception of a light garland) - ordinary incandescent or energy-saving lamps are suitable;

• in order not to worry about fire safety, try to ensure that the distance from the edge of the bulb to the lace is at least 15 cm (this does not apply to energy-saving lamps and LEDs in garlands, they do not heat up as usual);

• if you are using not too new knitted napkins and there are stains on them, hold them for several hours in a strong tea solution, as a result, a resemblance to vintage lace will appear and the stains will no longer be noticeable;

• for radiant whiteness, they can be dipped in strong bleach, but not more than 1 hour, so as not to damage the strength of the threads (but we recommend checking this method on a small piece).

We wish you pleasant creativity and a charming result!

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how to make a lace lampshade for a table lamp

method number 1:

You will need: a piece of white guipure + any table lamp with a fabric shade. Lace is preferable to edging (with the presence of an openwork "edge").

The idea looks good in 2 versions: either in a clear contrast between the color of lace and the color of the lampshade, or tone on tone. So, your task is to paint something that differs in color from your idea: either a lampshade, or lace, or both, using spray paint.

After the painted parts have dried, attach the lace to the lampshade with a thin thread or glue it gently (on the inside of the upper side).

variations on this theme: lace can close a different area of ​​​​the lampshade - completely or partially, on the side, along the top or along the edge.

method number 2:

In this case, the integrity of the table lamp shade is not important at all, the frame and base are enough. In addition, you will need pieces of lace strips left over from needlework, as well as braid and any other mini-decorations of your choice. If you do not like the color of the base, you can paint it (spray paint).

Spread the rest of the lace on the table and distribute the stripes so that the patterns and the degree of transparency alternate. Starting from the bottom, attach the lace, sewing the lower part over the edge of the frame and, as you go, to the vertical posts of the frame, sew the next rows to the previous ones.

Make sure that the lace is stretched tight enough, but not deformed. The braid can be sewn both between the lace and on top. You can hang beads, fabric flowers, mother-of-pearl or bone buttons on the finished lampshade.

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how to make a lace lampshade for a pendant lamp

method number 1:

You will need: a cord and a base for a lamp, as well as several multi-colored knitted napkins in close colors (one of them should be much larger than the others in diameter), wallpaper paste, a balloon.

Coat the edges of the napkins with diluted glue or even dip in a bowl. Inflate the balloon to the desired size, attach a large napkin to its upper part and hang the balloon on a thread. Attach the rest of the napkins on top, leaving about a third of the height open at the bottom.

Leave to dry completely (usually overnight). Pierce the ball and take out its remains. Attach the light armature (cord with plinth) to the top side of the lampshade.

method number 2:

You will need: a strip of thick knitted lace, a large tin can (or any other cylinder of sufficient diameter), aluminum wire (it should hold its shape well), fixtures for the lamp (cord and base), wire cutters, thread and needle, wallpaper paste or PVA .

Dip the lace in glue, wrap around the jar (cylinder), firmly fasten the edges, leave to dry completely. Cut 2 identical pieces of wire, wrapping it around the workpiece of the future lamp + a small allowance to fix the joint.

Remove the dried lace from the base and attach the wire frame inside - along the top and bottom, fix with a thread. Make a loop out of the wire and attach the reinforcement, having previously disassembled it into 2 parts.

variations on this theme:

lace can not be stiffened with glue, you can also not create the lower part of the frame - in this case, the lace will hang more freely, but energy-saving (not heating) lamps are desirable for such lamps; a thin braid can be additionally glued to the upper edge of the frame.

lace on japanese lanterns:

And if you have a Japanese lamp that you want to give a fresh look, attach knitted lace around its perimeter in warm shades, such as chocolate.

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how to make a lace ball lamp

method number 1:

Here everything is very similar to "method number 1 for pendant lights" (see above). But there are two differences:

• the ball is almost completely closed with lace napkins, leaving small holes about 7-10 cm in diameter below and above, it is through them that the remains of the ball are taken out;
• the second difference is that the size of the napkins does not play a role, the main thing is that they are round.

From above, make a loop of wire and attach the fittings of the lamp.

Lighting is the most important component of the interior. The coziness and comfort level of our home depends on the lighting. The play of light and shadow allows you to beat the winning moments of the interior and divert attention from bad moments. And also - lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers and lamps create the atmosphere that we call "home". Unique lamps will help to make a dwelling only “your own”, personal, individual, and the best way is to make a lampshade with your own hands. Homemade plafonds and lampshades are the thing that will make your home stand out from the rest.

A few words about security

In the manufacture of lamps, floor lamps and chandeliers in industrial conditions, the minimum distance from the "body" of the lamp to the materials is preliminarily calculated. This distance depends on the power and thermal radiation of the lamp and on the type (combustibility) of the material from which the ceiling / lampshade is made. At home, hardly anyone will bother with such calculations. And in order not to create a dangerous situation, it is worth adhering to certain rules.

And in general, having made a lampshade and installing it, in the first few days, pay attention to whether the ceiling heats up. Heating is any increase in temperature above ambient. If the lampshade feels “warm”, change the light bulb to a less powerful one. Check again. So until the homemade lampshade warms up.

Where to get a frame

If you want to remake an old lamp, floor lamp, sconces in which the old lampshade has become unusable, you can simply use the existing base by peeling off the old material. Before starting work, inspect the frame well, if there is rust or a damaged coating somewhere, maybe it’s worth stripping everything off and painting it again? At the same time, the color can be changed. If there are no old frames, you can buy an inexpensive lamp (in a store or at a flea market) and do the same operations with it. Good lampshades can, by the way, be made from waste baskets. They are wire, there are plastic. The main thing is to find a suitable shape and size. Then make a hole in the bottom for the cartridge. Further - it's up to decoration / plating, and here there are a lot of options.

If this method is also not available, you can make a lampshade without a frame (there are some) or make a frame yourself. The material for making a frame for a lampshade with your own hands is: wire, wood (wooden or bamboo sticks, specially cut elements), plastic bottles.

How to make a frame for a homemade wire lampshade

The wire for the lamp frame needs aluminum or steel. Aluminum is easy to work with, but wrinkle easily. This is not very important when the lampshade is already in use, but this fact must be taken into account during operation: you can ruin the shape. On the other hand, such plasticity allows easy and simple changes in the shape during operation. So that's a good option. Aluminum wire can be "mined" from electrical cables. You will have to remove the protective shell and you can use it.

Steel wire is more elastic, so it retains its shape well. It can be found in the construction market. It's harder to work with her. It is desirable that there were strong male hands nearby.

In addition to the wire, you will need powerful wire cutters and pliers to work. The frame of the lampshade usually consists of two rings and racks connecting them. The shape of the future lampshade depends on the size of the rings and the shape of the racks. Questions may arise regarding the number of racks and how they are attached. The number of posts depends on the size of the rings and how "round" you want the lampshade to be. The more posts, the more “smoothly” the fabric will lie. So it's up to you to choose, but the optimal distance between the racks in the lower circle is about 5-6 cm.

Techniques for creating a frame for a wire lampshade

Methods for attaching the stack to the lampshade rings depend on the thickness and type of wire, as well as the tools you have. The easiest is to make a small hook at the end, then clamp it tightly. And so that the ring does not slide left and right, pre-treat the wire at the attachment point with sandpaper with a large grain. This is an option for thick aluminum wire. If the wire is steel, and with a diameter of 1.2-2 mm or more, the best way is. Thinner wire can be bent and wrapped around the ring or also made a hook.

If you make hooks, wind the wire, the appearance is far from being as ideal as that of factory frames. But this imperfection will be covered by the lampshade itself. If she still worries you, find a ribbon of a suitable color (usually matched to the color of the lampshade) and carefully wrap the resulting frame. It will get much better. The tape can be smeared with PVA glue and, wet, tightly, turn by turn, wrap the frame around.

wire mesh

If you can find a fine wire mesh, you can quickly make an almost perfect cylindrical shade for a floor lamp, table lamp, night lamp, candle shade, etc. All you need is to cut off a piece of mesh of the desired length and width, roll it into a ring and fasten the wires by wrapping them around the racks.

To prevent the mesh from straightening when cutting off a piece, cut so that long free ends remain on both sides. They will fasten the ceiling of a cylindrical shape. And the imperfection of the upper and lower rings can be masked with a tape of the desired color.

From a five-liter plastic bottle

An interesting shape lampshade can be obtained from a large plastic bottle. There are bottles of 5-6 liters and even 10. Here they can be used. From the container we cut off the top or the bottom - depending on what you like best. In the cut off part we make a ring for the cartridge. If the top is cut off, a neck can be used for some cartridges. For those with a larger diameter, it will have to be cut off.

Then we cut out the excess plastic, form the rims and racks of the ceiling. In order not to be mistaken, you can first draw all the lines with a marker. Cutting will be easier. Everything is elementary. Then we just decorate. And yes, it is necessary to cut out the plastic, otherwise the warm air will have nowhere to go.

We make lampshades on the frame

There are enough options on how to make a lampshade cover:

From tapes

The easiest and fastest way to transform an old lampshade for a floor lamp or table lamp is to use ribbons. You need a frame or lampshade in the form of a cylinder. It can be "naked" or covered with fabric. If you use a "bare" frame, the light will break through the cracks, which will create interesting lighting effects, but the lighting will not be uniform. Reading in this light is inconvenient - this is an interior solution. If you need even lighting, cover the frame with fabric first. It can be the same color as the ribbon, a couple of tones darker or lighter, it can be contrasting. Everything depends on your desire. And remember that the darker the fabric, the less light the lampshade lets through.

We take a tape 1-2.5 cm wide. We fix it from the wrong side of the lampshade with PVA glue, additionally fixing it with a pin. If you took a wire frame without fabric, we attach it to the upper or lower rim (you can sew it on with your hands, you can use glue). Then we begin to wrap the entire frame, from top to bottom, placing the turns of the tape close to each other, but without overlap.

Having finished the circle, we unfold the tape 90 °. We fix it in this position (with a needle and thread or PVA glue, glue from a gun, temporarily fixing it with a pin, pressing it with a clothespin). Then we skip the tape under the first tape, pull it out, lay it on top of the second one, then pull it down again, pull it up through one tape. So, gradually, we create an interlacing, filling the entire lampshade.

Alternatively, you can skip two vertical tapes. But then you need to make sure that each next row moves one crossbar. Then you get a different type of weave. Such a lampshade is ideal for floor lamps, since it will direct the light downwards, scattering through the walls will be small.

In this version, the ribbons can be the same, they can be of the same color, but of a different texture, they can differ by a couple of tones or be contrasting. In a circle, the tapes can be started all the way, or you can - after a certain distance. If you find a wide tape and apply it with an overlap, then horizontal ones will not be needed at all. And if you use a braided or twisted cord (in the lower photo on the right), we get a completely different lampshade in appearance. So only this technique of finishing the lampshade gives a lot of options.

Let's briefly present the ideas. There are many options for how you can design standard frames for lampshades in a non-standard way. The first method has already been voiced: you can knit a lampshade cover on knitting needles or crochet. Several options in the photo.

Not everyone knows how to knit. It is easier to work with beads, especially if you glue them. You can decorate an old fabric with beads, sequins, beads of various shapes and sizes. You can make such a “new-old” lampshade with your own hands in a couple of hours. You select the decorations that match the color, coat the fabric with PVA glue, stick the decorations. To complete the look, you can assemble pendants from beads and beads that are attached to the lower rim, but this is already painstaking work. Although the effect is interesting.

You can sew a new lampshade out of fabric. But it is not necessary to make it an updated copy of the old one. Fantasy must be turned on! If the lamp or floor lamp is in the girls' room, a new cover for the lampshade can be made in the form of a skirt. The style of the skirt is up to you. Interesting look in the fold. With and without ruffles.

In the boy's room, you can use an old geographical map. They are on thick paper. If the paper is not thick enough, first you need to stick the card on cardboard, and then glue the lampshade from such a blank.

Original shades are obtained if the finished frame is braided with threads or ropes. Ropes can be natural. In this case, they are gray, brown beige. You can find thin synthetic colored cords. Of these, more "fun" in color products will turn out. The situation is even simpler with knitting threads. They are thin, thick, textured, with a smoothly changing color. In general, there are a lot of options.

We take the frame and braid it according to a certain pattern. You can start with racks. Braid each rack with a pigtail (the length of the threads should be 3 times the height of the rack). When this work is finished, we begin to stretch the threads / ropes between the racks. They will need to be passed through pigtails, so it is more convenient to do this with threads with a needle, and the ropes can be pushed through like that.

The second option is to first entangle the entire frame horizontally, and then braid the racks. A pigtail will no longer work here, you just need to fix the turns on the rack with oblique stitches with a certain slope. This version is somewhat simpler in execution, but the “pigtails” look more decorative.

Homemade ceiling lamps without a frame

Many materials are rigid enough to hold their shape on their own, yet malleable enough to be made into something interesting. There are a lot of such homemade lampshades. And almost all of them are worth your attention. We give here only a part, the other part will go in the photo section (see below).

From knitted lace doilies

Many people have crocheted napkins and they lie in the “stash”, because it’s a pity to throw it away and they don’t know how to use it. There is a very interesting idea - to make a lampshade for a hanging chandelier out of them. In addition to napkins, you will need a large balloon or an inflatable ball, glue for heavy wallpaper (vinyl, silkscreen, etc.), a brush.

We soak the glue according to the instructions, wait until it swells. Inflate a balloon or take a ball, hang it up. When the glue is ready, lay out a napkin on some clean surface, coat it with glue, put it on a ball.

It is necessary to lay out with such a condition that in the center there will be a hole for the cartridge. Glue the napkins one by one. They need to be laid out so that the edges overlap slightly. When all the napkins are laid, once again coat them with glue and leave to dry. When the glue is dry, blow off the ball or ball (the ball can be pierced if you don't mind) and take it out through the hole. That's all, the lace lampshade is ready.

In some cases, there are problems with how to hang the finished lampshade on the cartridge. The problem is solved simply - take a transparent plastic bottle, cut off its neck, if necessary, expand the hole to the desired size (so that it fits tightly on the cartridge), then cut off the plastic so that you get a ring 5-7 cm wide. Lubricate this ring with PVA glue , and glue it to the lampshade from the inside of the ball.

Round plafonds made of threads

Almost the same technology can be used to make round and semicircular stylish shades. Choose the thread of the right color. Their composition is absolutely unimportant - the color, thickness and texture are important. They can be shaggy, smooth, twisted, thinner and thicker. It depends on the appearance. It is most convenient to work with cotton threads of medium thickness. They absorb glue well and then, after drying, keep their shape perfectly.

You will also need a ball or ball. This will be the base of the lampshade, which sets the shape. Choose the size of the base as you wish. The threads will need to be glued, for this you need PVA glue. It is poured into a container, diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1.

You can use other glue. It is important that it becomes transparent after drying. These are WB-29 from TYTAN Professional and D2 joinery adhesive. If you use any of these types of glue, read the instructions.

On the ball or ball, draw a circle, which will be slightly smaller in size than the lamp socket. On the opposite side, draw a larger circle - this will be the lower edge of the ceiling. Now everything is ready, we can start.

We coat the threads with glue and wind them around the ball in a chaotic manner. It is more convenient to do this if the glue is poured into a container - you can lower the entire skein there, and just pull the thread slowly. With glue in a tube, everything is not so comfortable: you have to coat sections up to a meter long, rewind, coat again. Time goes much longer. This is if you do not use PVA. But on the other hand, the products turn out to be more rigid and do not sag, do not change shape over time, as can happen with filament lampshades on PVA.

When winding threads around the ball, we carefully go around the drawn circles. If you accidentally climbed into the "forbidden territory", we simply move the threads, forming an even (more or less even) edge. When the threads run out or you decide that there is enough density, the process can be stopped. We fill the edge of the thread between others. All. Then we coat the ball with wound threads again with glue (PVA can be watered) and leave to dry (at least 2 days). To prevent the ball from rolling, we find a bowl or pan and use it as a stand.

The last stage is to blow off the ball or ball. If the ball has a nipple, press it with a thin wire, releasing air. Take out the dropped ball. That's all, you can thread the lamp inside and test the lampshade.

The technology is the same, but the appearance is very different…

According to the technology described above, it is possible to make not only round shades. Rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal. Choose a base that is easy to remove, wrap threads soaked in glue, braid, even sticks, newspaper tubes, etc. After drying, remove the base and, behold, you have made a lampshade with your own hands. A couple of examples in the photo below.

You can also use chopsticks... Just wrap the ball with cling film too and use not PVA glue, but transparent carpentry

It's a paste-like polymer clay in a tube that's been applied to a milk carton, then dried and the bag removed...

Creative homemade shades for lamps, floor lamps and chandeliers

You just wonder what people don’t make beautiful and unusual things from. Plafond from a cup, grater, bottle, beer or glass can, metal parts and beer can rings ... It seems that everything can be used ...

Lampshade from an old sieve ... stylish

Candlesticks turn into lamps ... without lampshades

You can’t tell in life, but these shades are made of hooks used to open metal cans for drinks and canned food… if they are painted, it will be even more interesting

Don't know what to do with grandma's crystal? Make plafonds out of it ...

The idea to engage in creativity did not come to me immediately, but only when I began to sort through my handicraft wealth - these are old, but dear things made by my mother and friends. Once given to me a long time ago and having served their time for a long time, they lay neatly in a pile in my old chest.

A hand did not rise to throw them away - after all, they were all donated from the heart. Among them, I found knitted napkins with a beautiful pattern. Unfortunately, they never found a use for themselves because of their color. Well, they didn't look good in my interior. Having twisted them a little in my hands, and admiring their pattern, I thought: What if I give them another chance to decorate my house, only in a different role. I decided to make a lampshade for a table lamp out of them.

Here it is - my miracle napkin! Gorgeous! But, they were definitely not lucky with the color of the threads! So let me tell you about the process of work.

For the upcoming work, I prepared an old basin, PVA glue, a can (it will serve as a temporary stand for my crafts. You also need a wide brush, and water-based paint.

I turn the pelvis upside down. Put a napkin on top. The shape of the pelvis is what I need. If you want to repeat my feat, you can take any container.

In order for the thing not to fidget, I put a weighting agent on it.

Now I cover the surface of the napkin with glue, this work needs to be done twice, so that after drying, the fabric takes its shape. After the work had dried, I carefully removed it from the pelvis, and let it finally dry well.

Then I put the lampshade on the basin again, and I begin to apply paint with light strokes.

Here I overdid it a little, took a lot of paint on the brush. It is necessary to apply the paint little by little so that the drawing does not clog.

I had to do this work twice, as the old color was visible in places. Let the mold dry well. It is necessary to carefully remove the product from the pelvis, I did this with a thin spatula. Here's what happened

This lampshade napkin can be used as a chandelier - vintage style! She will look very gentle!

Only ordinary lamps for lighting can not be used. A fluorescent lamp is what you need. I have not completed the whole process (power connection) work yet. I was impatient to give my craft to the mountain, so I did not give a description on this issue. I think if there is a man in the house, then the rest is a matter of technology! Once! Two! Three! The lamp is on! That's where it is!

For this type of creativity, old napkins can be used, if they are white, then it will be possible to do without painting. Here is the master class. Maybe someone will like the idea! And you'll want to decorate your home too! Yes, I completely forgot that any tall vase can serve as a leg (for a lampshade). You can make it yourself from plaster or papier mache. Here, in general, you need to turn on your imagination!

Original do-it-yourself lampshades from lace napkins

Earlier, we already wrote about how you can use lace in the interior in the article - "". Today we decided to tell you about the process of creating various lamps and lampshades from lace napkins. In this article, you will see two master classes on this topic. Such lampshades will be appropriate both for the decor of the cottage and for the home. And for a summer cottage you can buy sorrento swing.

Option one: a round lampshade made of knitted napkins

You can get the lightest and most weightless lampshade for a chandelier in the form of an openwork balloon if you decide to create a chandelier from napkins according to the master class below.

To create a lampshade from lace napkins, you will need:

Lace doilies

Air balloons

PVA glue and some water

Lampshade from lace doilies step by step:

Take a balloon and inflate it to the required size (your chandelier will depend on the size of the inflated balloon) (Figure 1).

Take lace doilies and coat them with PVA glue, slightly diluted with water (Figure 2-3).

After the tissues have dried and hardened, pierce the balloon with a needle and remove any residue from the surface of the lampshade.

It remains only to insert the cartridge into the hole left between the napkins and secure it with a white wire.

The first version of the lampshade made of lace napkins is ready!

Option two: chandelier lampshade made of knitted napkins

The second option is no less beautiful than the first and is slightly different. In this case, you will get a lampshade for a chandelier that is not quite round. Such an unusual decor can bring zest to the interior of a house or cottage, and create a certain creative atmosphere.

This version of the chandelier creates very beautiful lighting - diffused, and in the evening gives rise to mysterious and unusual glare on the ceiling.

To create a chandelier from knitted napkins, you will need the same as in the first version, however, colored napkins were used here.