Plafonds are unusual. How to make do-it-yourself chandelier shades

Floor lamps, sconces, chandeliers, table lamps and nightlights make our life brighter and happier. Properly directed light will favorably emphasize the dignity of the interior. A hand-made wire lamp will appeal to lovers of high-tech style, unusual decoration for a chandelier, you can knit on knitting needles, make it from paper, thread or plastic - choose which option is right for you.

If your eyes feel uncomfortable from a too bright light source, try making a lampshade with your own hands from threads, step by step master class will reveal all the secrets of this technology.

You will need: a ready-made base for a chandelier, balloon, dye, cotton yarn, PVA glue, fat cream.

Inflate and tie a balloon. Spread some hand cream on it.
Dilute PVA glue with water (3:1). Place the threads in a container with glue.
Tie the ball with threads, trying to do it evenly over the entire surface. Do not wind threads near the “tail” of the ball.
Let the thread chandelier dry for a day.
Pierce the film of the ball, remove it from the outer shell. If desired, decorate the product with sparkles or rhinestones.
Then hang original design on a socket with a light bulb.

Advice. If the top of the threads is varnished, it will be much stronger. Instead of thread, you can use a clothesline.

Such suspended structures emit soft diffused light

Paper tube lamp

If you have a pile of unnecessary newspapers and magazines at home, you can not completely dispose of them. in the usual way.

You will need: colored or white sheets of paper (choose a dense option), newspapers, pre-colored with a mixture of gouache and PVA.

First, each leaf is twisted into a tube using a knitting needle or a drawing brush. The paper is wrapped diagonally so that the tube does not unfold, the tip of the sheet is sealed with a glue stick.

Important! The number of blanks depends on the shape and size of the future lamp. For the middle option, you will need 200 tubes.

You need to lay out blanks in the form of a "nest"

Advice. The shape of the lampshade can be round or triangular. In the second variant, long tubes are used at the base, and shorter tubes are used closer to the top.

Lay out a triangle of three tubes on the table. On top of it, put another triangle of tubes so that the shape is a six-pointed star. Individual elements are glued together with hot glue.

Important! In order for the paper lamp not to catch fire, there must be energy saving light bulb, it does not heat up and therefore does not pose a danger.

Put a tube lampshade on the ceiling with a light bulb

Wire exclusive

Create a DIY chandelier for your kitchen or living room out of wire. Here you can use light bulb or a candle.

A wire frame has some advantages over traditional fabric or paper lampshades. Such material reliably holds its shape, does not get dirty and is durable. But metal objects heat up quickly, so do not touch the switched on lamp.

If you need to make several lamps, you will need 2-3 coils of wire. Professional designers use wire in one product different section and forms.

Advice. Choose carbon wire increased strength 1.5 mm in diameter, it bends well. If one is not found, suitable aluminum, cast iron or copper.

To work, you will need pliers, wire cutters, glue, a cartridge with wiring or a candle base.

First, a frame is made of thick wire. For desktop or floor version it is important that the structure is stable. So homemade device additionally provided with stiffeners.
You can not create a frame, then you need to wind the wire on a template base, for example, a small bucket.
Don't forget to create fastener from wire for the cartridge.

Advice. An old parrot cage may well become a frame for a trendy floor lamp.

A braid is made from a wire with a smaller cross-sectional diameter.
Next step: decoration. Carefully wrap the frame with rice paper.

Wire hanging lanterns

Floor lamp made of plastic bottles

You will need: five liter bottle plastic, marker, sealant, multi-colored acrylic paints, bulb, socket, wire.

At plastic bottle remove the bottom and cut off the neck.
Divide the bottle into six equal sectors with vertical lines. Draw a drawing with a marker.
Outline the image with a thin line of sealant. When the contour dries, the resulting lines can be painted with gold or metallic paint.

Important! The electrical part of the lamp consists of a cartridge, a two-wire wire and a plug. The cores are connected to the cartridge on one side, and to the plug on the other. A light bulb is screwed into the socket.

An old fan rack can serve as a leg for a floor lamp, be sure to paint it the right shade

Painting with acrylics on glass

Make a painted chandelier with your own hands at home, you will find a photo with instructions below. You can paint on glass with acrylic or stained glass paint. When the image dries, the drawing needs to be fixed. acrylic varnish.

Painting a lamp with paints on glass

You will need: glass lamp, stained glass or acrylic paints, stationery knife, alcohol-based marker, tracing paper, glass outline, cotton buds(to remove errors during work), nail polish remover.

Stained glass lights seem mysterious and look stunningly beautiful

Best Decor Ideas

An unusual chandelier can even be folded from origami. The handmade lamp will harmoniously fit into the interior of a youth studio apartment.

Paper allows you to create voluminous and at the same time light structures.

Find an application plastic lids as easy as pie. Using hot glue, attach them to the ceiling, and the chandelier will turn from old to new!

Chandelier decor can be simple, but very effective.

If a roll of wallpaper remains after the repair, use it to renew the yellowed lampshade on old lamp. Circle the outline of the cone lampshade by rolling it over the paper. Apply glue to the base of the lamp and attach a paper pattern. Glue on the bottom and top edge of the lampshade satin ribbon in tone with the main color.

You can make a night light from bamboo sticks. Connect them with a glue gun in the shape of a rectangle and hang on a hook.

Perfect option for children. Even if the teddy bear can't go to trip around the world, nice decoration will please the owner of the room

Round ceiling in the children's room can be turned into a balloon. Decorate the design with a rope and tie a basket from below. Make sure that the chandelier is firmly fixed to the ceiling and can support the extra load. In any case, use small lung a basket and a small teddy bear.

Try to create an unusual design lamp from an ordinary lamp:

Video master class: stylish lampshade from newspaper tubes

If you wish and have experience, you can assemble a lamp with your own hands from improvised materials, and then decorate it with buttons, fringe, beads, fabric flowers. But if you are not a designer with knowledge of the basics of electrical engineering, it is better to purchase a ready-made lighting fixture.

Now on sale you can often find unusual ceiling lamps made of threads. They are very easy to make on your own at home. For this you will need:

Balloon of the correct round shape.
Thick cotton threads for knitting.
Vaseline or cream.
Glue.
Beads, fishing line and a needle for beads.

Inflate the balloon, tie. Draw a circle around the hole with a diameter of 6-7 cm. This place will not be wrapped with threads, it is intended to be put on a chandelier.

We cover the entire surface of the ball with Vaseline. We dilute the glue in water in a ratio of 1: 3. We wind the thread on the brush, it will take about 100 turns, then we lower it into the glue. After that, we randomly wind the thread around the ball, with the exception of the outlined area. There can be several such windings, depending on which ceiling lamps on the thread chandelier you like.

After finishing, we lower the ball a little, and then inflate it again so that the threads fit as tightly as possible to it. We give 10 hours to dry, and pierce the ball with a needle. Such a ceiling, the photo of which can be seen on the site, will look great in combination with a beaded cord. We weave a hollow tube out of it and place the wire from the chandelier there.

To make an unusual ceiling and add originality to your home, you need to take:

rubber ball.
Threads.
Transparent glue.
Cartridge.
Electric drive.
Lightbulb.
Brush and scissors.

For those who prefer naturalness, shades made of linen or jute threads, olive or light color. Lovers of Art Nouveau and hi-tech style are better off giving preference to a nylon thread or a tourniquet.

In order for the lamp to be not only beautiful, but also working, there must be a hole in the lampshade. We cut the ball in half, on the upper part we draw a circle to which the wire will be connected. Now we take the threads and asymmetrically wind them around half the ball, periodically covering them with glue with a brush. After the thread is wound, completely cover the surface with glue and set to dry.

After 5-7 hours, we take out the ball, and you can attach hanging stones to the threads or tie individual pieces of fabric of various ornaments, evenly distributing them around the circumference of the ceiling. It can be either a spare cover for the chandelier or the main one, in any case, it will make the interior more original, provide a diffused and soft light in room.

After everything is ready, it remains only to connect the cartridge and the light bulb to the electrical network.

To create it, we take:

Vintage paints or self-adhesive film.
Scissors.
White plastic bottles.
Brush.

Cut off the neck and bottom of each bottle. The remaining straight parts of the plastic will serve as the basis for creating a lamp, you can make any of them geometric figures or leaves and flowers. On the Internet you can find many schemes for such a chandelier, in accordance with them we cut out the details. Now we paint them with paint or paste over with a film. For beginners creating lampshades for the first time, it is better to give preference to film.

All cut out parts are attached to a wire, the end of which is screwed directly to the ceiling with a light bulb.

This method allows you to create unusual elements interiors that will look much more stylish than common chandelier shades from China. A handmade masterpiece will surely bring to your home good mood and provide comfort, while the product Chinese origin will simply become an element of the decor of the room.

The old chandelier serves faithfully, but has long lost its presentability, the design is outdated, the paint is dilapidated, or it is simply tired and no longer pleasing to the eye. The easiest way is to buy a new lamp. However, it is not certain that new pattern will suit you in terms of price. And in terms of quality, for sure, it will be inferior to the old proven technology. In this case, you can simply update the chandelier.

If the electrical component itself has failed, and there is no way to use your favorite thing for its intended purpose, then you can try to do something out of old chandelier radically new (some creative element of decor).

How to update a chandelier with your own hands

What are the possible options? There are a great many variations on how to update an old chandelier, but all of them can be reduced to a few basic ones:

Paint.
Update plafonds.
Create new or freshen up old lampshades.
Make something radically new out of a chandelier.

Painting an old chandelier

By painting, you can mean updating the color of the base, as well as painting plastic, glass or ceramic shades. Coloring is best done in several layers and fixed finished work varnish.

Advantages of painting

You can choose absolutely any color, taking into account individual tastes and preferences, colors existing interior, etc.
When you get tired of this type of lamp, you can easily repaint it again.
If, nevertheless, you are not satisfied with the result, then you can part with the old chandelier. But this is the last resort.

How to paint the base

Alkyd enamel (Oil paint).
Acrylic paints in cans.

The process of applying the latter is, of course, faster, more interesting and more enjoyable.

How to paint

First, dismantle everything removable parts chandeliers that should remain unpainted (light bulbs, cartridges, various decorative elements).
Thoroughly clean the chandelier by removing the remnants of old blistering paint, sanding if necessary and degreasing the surfaces.
In the yard or on the balcony, prepare the place of work. Cover the floor with old newspapers or PVC film.
Position the chandelier on the bedding so that most of it is available for painting.
Apply the first coat of paint and let it dry.
Repeat the staining procedure several times until the paint hides all defects and the color of the base becomes uniform and saturated.
Let the product dry well and then process those parts of the chandelier that remained unpainted.
After the final drying, return all removed parts to their place, and you can use the updated old chandelier.

How to paint (paint) ceiling lamps

Acrylic paints.
Stained glass paints.

Here you can show your imagination "to the fullest": abstractions, geometric or ethnic patterns, images of animals, birds and plants. The main thing is that the chosen motive is in harmony with common style environment of the room. If you are not artistic, you can use ready-made stencils to create whimsical patterns on the ceiling. Fix the finished image with varnish.

How to update the ceiling lamps on the chandelier

In addition to painting well-preserved plafonds, you can revive them with the help of various decorative techniques, the choice of which depends on the available materials, your preferences and imagination.

What can be useful in the process of decorating ceiling lamps

Beads and beads.
Ribbons, braid, fringe.
Lace.
Fur and feathers.
Ready-made artificial flowers and butterflies.
Paper petals, napkins, scraps of fabric.
Decorative chains.
Wire.
Yarn or cords, etc.

So, we take as a basis that the ceiling has an old one or a new standard plastic or glass one has been purchased. Then proceed according to a simple scheme: choose suitable items for decoration and attach them to the base with a glue gun or double sided tape. In this case, the base can be completely covered with decorations, or you can lay out a certain ornament or pattern. This method can be successfully combined with painting.

Creating new lampshades

Lampshade made of yarn and PVA glue

A very common method, simple and effective.

Inflate the balloon to the correct size.
Pour PVA glue into a small plate.
Passing a thread of yarn through a bowl of glue, wrap it tightly around the ball.
Try to make the winding even on all sides of the ball.
Let the product dry completely.
Pierce the ball and remove it from the resulting lampshade.
Decorate new ceiling bright beads, ribbons or fringe.

Wire lampshade

For this option, it is necessary to build a wire frame, cover it with the selected material. It can be paper, fabric, vine, etc. It is important to remember about fire safety by choosing raw materials resistant to high temperatures, use fire-retardant impregnations, or at least prevent contact of "dangerous" material with lamps. After creating the lampshade itself, it should be decorated: embroidered, painted, etc.

Lampshade from ready-made unusual things

In this case, it means that ordinary things, unusual in this role, surrounding you, can come off as a lampshade. These can be wicker baskets, original glass glasses and cups from the service with holes drilled in the bottoms.

New life for an old chandelier

If the good old and beloved chandelier is no longer reanimated in its usual role, try to use it in a new way. For example, from the old hanging chandelier quite successfully you can make flower pots for the country. To do this, in place of light bulbs and shades, fix flower pots, fill them with earth and drop them off flowering plants. This design can decorate an open terrace country house or balcony.

In general, the process of updating an old chandelier is quite creative and an exciting activity. The main thing is not to be shy to show your creative thinking. Well, it does not hurt to get acquainted with the ideas already invented and implemented. Fortunately, today the world wide web and the rich experience of self-taught colleagues are at our service.

So, study and dare!

The idea of creating author's furniture or decor items with one's own hand has always enjoyed special recognition. Have you ever tried to make something interesting, like a chandelier? At first glance, it seems that nothing worthy will come of this venture, and this is the privilege of designers. Moreover, you need to spend a lot of time buying necessary materials, and have straight arms, otherwise the result will be disastrous. But this is only at first glance. In fact, from absolutely any improvised or dusty things in the attic, you can create magnificent beauty. And you don't need to be a great master. It will take only a little ingenuity, imagination, free time - and the chandelier, made with your own hands, is ready.

Fluttering tenderness

A great option for a "pen test" is a chandelier made of butterflies. It is very easy to make it with your own hands, and if you apply imagination and change the idea a little, the result can exceed the wildest expectations. So let's get started.

What is required for this

We can say that all you need is nothing:

The base of the chandelier itself with a cartridge and a light bulb (quite suitable from the old one), if desired, it can be repainted in a suitable color;

The frame for the lampshade, you can take from the old chandelier or use a hoop from the hoop;

Pieces of tulle and ribbons or fabric, the main thing is that the color scheme is harmonious;

Lighter, fishing line and hot gun (matches, strong threads, glue);

Butterflies can be cut out of fabric, thick paper, plastic, in general, from any material that can be suitable for these purposes and is available;

Figured hole punch for butterflies, in the absence of it, you can use scissors.

Putting this miracle together

First of all, we wrap the hoop with tape, fixing it with inside glue, and decorate it. Cut a ribbon of a different color into small pieces and tie a hoop around them in a circle, making indents. Instead of shreds of ribbons, you can tie small neat bows, as your fantasy tells you. We singe the edges of the ribbons with a lighter so that the threads do not unravel. In the free spaces between the bows (patches) we knit pieces of tulle. We fasten four equal strips of tulle or ribbons to the hoop, they will hold our future lampshade based on the chandelier. Tie them together with a bow at the top.

Let's get to the butterflies. You can cut them yourself different shapes and sizes. We use multi-colored materials, and, if they allow, we give the butterflies a shape and relief. They can be painted or covered with sparkles.

It is better to unwind and align the fishing line beforehand so that it does not gather in curls. Place a piece of fishing line on the table and glue butterflies to it with a hot gun. The distance can be completely different. You can thread beads between the butterflies themselves for more beauty and also secure them with glue. Let the glue dry.

Tie ready-made cuts of fishing line with butterflies to a previously prepared hoop. You will be able to appreciate overall result and add as many as you like. Butterflies can be placed both at the same level and along the entire length of the fishing line.

Do-it-yourself chandelier shade made by hand. It remains only to fix it on the base of the chandelier with the help of existing tapes.

This option is a great base. Fantasize a little. Instead of butterflies, there can be fish, birds, hearts or snowflakes. You can not cut it out, but collect multi-colored figures of airplanes or origami and fix them on a fishing line. Print in color
printer of little heroes of fairy tales and decorate the ceiling with them - it will be a wonderful chandelier for the nursery, made with your own hands. Or maybe you have a lot of tiny toys? Use them. Replace the figurines with buttons or beads - whatever, there are no limits for fantasies!

For the little ones there is a good idea. It often happens that the bedside lamp in the nursery is too bright. You can, of course, buy a specially designed for children, but is it worth it to spend money if you can interestingly beat, or rather tie, an existing one. The idea is great for moms who know what a ball and knitting needles are. You just need to measure the desired length and width of the belt. Stock up on a couple of beautiful buttons. Knit the desired length with any pattern you like and fasten the buttons. The lampshade belt is ready. It will make the lighting more calm when it is needed, it will bring a feeling of coziness and comfort. And you can always remove or replace it.

Soaring weightlessness

The chandelier, created with your own hands from threads, deserves special attention, it will harmoniously fit into any interior. Let's get started. What could be easier?

What is needed for this

Transparent water-soluble glue (PVA can be used);

A bowl for diluting glue;

Rubber ball or regular inflatable ball (we inflate);

Threads, absolutely any quality and color, but not too thin.

Order of execution

So let's get started:

At the bottom of the ball we will draw a circle, we will leave it untouched - this will be a hole for inserting a cartridge with a light bulb and subsequent fastening.

The next task is to tightly wrap our ball with a thread soaked in glue, avoiding the circle outlined earlier. Use gloves. If the glue is too thick, dilute it with water.

Leave the wrapped ball to dry for several days (depending on the density of the threads).

After drying, we need to remove the ball. Blow it off very carefully. Pull out through the hole at the bottom. We got a pretty solid sphere. If excess glue is visible between the threads, they must be removed. Handmade chandelier! It remains only to fix it - and let there be light!

Instead of threads, lace cutouts from old tulle or curtains can be successfully used. It is enough to moisten them with glue and firmly attach to the surface of the ball, all the pieces should be in close contact. After drying, we will get a round lace lampshade. Everything ingenious is simple.

The gravity of the metal

No, don't even think that you will need a steel mill and blacksmith skills. Not at all. And you don’t have to buy anything either, because this is a chandelier made with your own hands ... made of paper! Each of you, and even a child, can do it. Materials - a minimum, but the result will surpass all expectations. Don't believe? Then, especially for you, I will tell you about how such a chandelier is made with your own hands.

Master class for beginners

You will need:

A ball or something of a suitable shape;

newspapers, cling film or a piece of polyethylene;

Glue and water;

Spray cans with paint (we have gold and black).

Getting Started

- Finely chop our newspapers into pieces about 2 by 2 cm.

We need to saturate them with a solution of water and glue in a ratio of 3 to 1. The paper should absorb the liquid well, mix the mass thoroughly. Leave for a few hours to brew. It should become completely homogeneous, like cellulose, without lumps. Rub the mass well.

On the ball, draw a flat strip horizontally, this is the edge to which the mixture will be applied.

- Cover the ball with foil.

At the very top of the ball, place vertically a piece of rope or any material at hand - this will be a hole for attaching the ceiling to the wire with a cartridge. Apply paper mixture on top to the previously drawn horizontal mark. The mass should be applied tightly, without gaps or irregularities. Leave to dry for 2 days.

Remove the dried cup from the ball. Inside the bowl we paint with golden paint in several layers, carefully drying each one. Outside - black. Don't forget to repaint in gold and light bulb sockets.

In our case, a chandelier consists of three shades. With your own hands you can arrange and top mount, and you can buy a suitable one. It should hide all wire connections, set the distance and firmly fix on the ceiling.

It remains only to put all the details together. We connect the wires, fix the shades and ... enjoy the job well done!

It will take a lot of time, but it's worth it, believe me.

Below is another lovely paper chandelier option. Can you tell me where to buy one? Unless you do it yourself.

How to make this beauty?

We need a paper lantern, a glue gun, and coffee filters. Here they will need a lot, almost 400 pieces go to one such chandelier.

And then everything is simple. The bag must be squeezed by the middle and glued to the surface of the lantern. The bags should fit snugly against each other, without bald spots. This is important because it can affect the visit.

A beautiful airy and fluffy ceiling is ready!

A little bit of nature

DIY chandelier made of wood. Think it's difficult? Not at all. Let's look further.

materials

Here you will need:

Frame from an old chandelier;

Vine twigs and willow vine;

Twine, wire cutters and spray paint.

front work

We select grape rods that are suitable in size, clean them from everything superfluous and fasten them to the frame of the chandelier with twine. Each branch should smoothly adjoin the bends of the metal, braiding it, and be well fixed.

Use wicker twigs to wrap the twine fixing points. They are more flexible and they can close everything difficult places. Chandelier made of wood with your own hands is almost ready, it remains only to paint. The color scheme is very different, from white to blood red.

Another interesting option. Used large vine. One has only to shape and weave it into a ball. The vine may not be very pliable, you will have to wet it well and only then form a sphere. In this position, it will have to dry. Carefully fix each lozenge, set the tone for the frame of the chandelier. The work is not for one day, but the result is worth it, insanely beautiful.

With burgundy flavor

What do you do with empty wine bottles Are you sure you're throwing it out? But in vain. Of these, it may turn out original chandelier from bottles. It is quite easy to make it with your own hands. You only need to stock up on empty containers, preferably not made of too dark glass (otherwise the lighting will be dim), a glass cutter, wires and cartridges. Now we will tell you about how such a chandelier is made with your own hands.

Master class with bottles

First, rinse the bottles well and get rid of the labels. After you need to cut off the bottom. We need only the top, it will be the ceiling. Draw a straight line with a glass cutter, walk along it, tapping lightly with a hammer. After the bottom can be repulsed. Process the edges of the cut, it is better if they do not remain sharp. Place the wire inside the bottle and connect the cartridge. Screw in the light bulb. Ready!

You can use several bottles on the same level or different, match them by glass color or shape. Your imagination - the green light!

However, not only glass bottles can go into business. The plastic ones are just as good for this role. A little effort - and a chandelier with your own hands will be made! You should only prepare the material, the more bottles you collect, the better. They can be of different shapes, sizes and colors. Cut off the lower parts, connect them together with a fishing line and attach to the base. Voila! And the best part is it's absolutely free.

Ideas for creating such unusual things are very interesting. You can invent, supplement and create from absolutely everything. The field for activity can be not only chandeliers, but also floor lamps, table lamps and even a sconce. They can be changed completely or improved with small additions that will bring harmony to the interior and create even more comfort. Inspired by such ideas, you can make a beautiful little thing not only for yourself, but also as a gift to a loved one.

Fantasize, search and try, and you will certainly succeed. Perhaps you will come up with something special, author's. You can make not only beautiful, but also useful things, such as, for example, the popular Chizhevsky chandelier. With your own hands you can make simple, but really worth it products. Good luck in your endeavors!

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