A chandelier is an important element of the interior. Lamps made by yourself look especially original and beautiful. There are many ideas for creating unusual chandeliers that look in no way inferior to expensive designer products.
However, in order to create a high-quality beautiful thing, you need to decide on materials, style, and choose the most suitable technique for creating a lamp. To ensure that the work meets your expectations, follow the instructions without skipping a single point.
If desired, the master can make a design with remote control.
Where to get a homemade frame
The frame is the base of the lighting fixture on which the lampshade or decorative elements are located. It must be durable. You can make it yourself or use the frame from an old chandelier. Thick metal wire, wooden slats, hoops, baskets, plastic bottles, etc. are used as a homemade base.
The choice of material for the base depends on the weight of the lampshade and the materials used. If you are creating a chandelier from paper or light fabric, then a plastic or wooden frame is sufficient; for models with heavy shades (metal, glass), it is better to use metal bases.
Restoring the frame from an old chandelier
If you have an old chandelier with a metal base in your pantry, then feel free to use it to make your fantasies come true. If the material is a little rusty or the paint is peeling, it’s not a problem. Alkyd enamel, acrylic paint or spray enamel will help solve this problem. Simply repaint the base any color you like to give your old chandelier a new lease of life.
Alkyd enamel lasts a long time on metal, but has a pungent odor. In addition, you will need to apply several layers to the base to avoid bald spots. Acrylic adheres well, but in order for it to stick, after drying you need to apply a layer of varnish. It is very easy and quick to paint with spray enamel, but it is better to do it outside or cover all surrounding surfaces with paper in advance. The choice is yours.
After drying, decorate the base with decorative elements or put on a homemade lampshade.
How to make a new one with your own hands: options and step-by-step manufacturing instructions
Wooden chandeliers look original and natural. The finished frame can be decorated or left in its original form.
Step-by-step instructions for creating a wooden frame:
- Take 12 slats (length - from 30 to 45 cm), sand them with sandpaper.
- Make holes for the wire.
- Make holes in which to attach the lampshades.
- Treat the workpiece with paint with a natural wood tint.
- Connect the planks with self-tapping screws into a suitable structure, for example, a hexagon.
To create a wire frame, strong carbon wire (diameter 1.5 mm) is used. If this is not the case, then use a material made of aluminum, cast iron or copper.
First, a base is created from thick wire; these can be round, geometric or fancy designs. It is advisable to supplement the base with stiffeners. You should also make a mount for the cartridge.
The frame can be made from a 5 liter plastic bottle. To do this, cut off the bottom of the container and then decorate with decorative elements.
What are the techniques for making ceiling lamps?
Ceiling lamps can be created using origami, carving, embossing, and decoupage techniques. Lamps made using knitting or weaving techniques also look very beautiful.
Original chandeliers made using the origami technique will be an excellent addition to a modern interior.
Important! When creating an origami lampshade, do not use very thick paper, as it will not transmit light well.
If you're into crocheting, use a few doilies as a base for your lampshade. This chandelier looks amazing and can be hung in your bedroom to create an intimate atmosphere.
Homemade chandeliers with pendant lampshades consist of a frame and decor (paper butterflies, beads, wax paper, artificial flowers, etc.). These elements are attached to the fishing line with glue and then fixed to the base.
Chandeliers that are created from a certain material (thread, glue, special paste, rope, etc.) and a balloon are very popular among home craftsmen.
Ceiling lamps made of fabric can be painted with acrylic paints, use the decoupage technique, or place any decorative elements on the material.
Lace lampshade
To begin with, we will select a plain fabric, make a pattern similar to the one in the first version, stitch and glue the frame. Then we select a fabric of a different color and cut out a strip from it, such as to wrap the lampshade on top and cut out the next strip for the bottom.
Take the lace and cut it so that its width is the same as that of the lampshade, sew it to the top strip, making small folds on the lace at the same distance, then sew it evenly and neatly to the longer strip.
Now we sew the fringe to the bottom of our product. You can attach it over the fabric to our frame and admire the lampshade that we made from fabric and lace with our own hands.
What can you make a chandelier from at home?
A do-it-yourself chandelier is created from different materials:
- paper;
- threads;
- CDs;
- bottles (plastic, glass);
- cardboard;
- napkins;
- tree, etc.
The selected material must have the characteristics you need: safety, aesthetics, practicality, ease of maintenance, strength, durability, etc. In addition, the chandelier must match the interior of the room. Also consider the size of the room and the height of the ceiling. If the ceiling is low, then mount the lamp on a strip, but if its height is 3 m or more, then a suspended structure that needs to be attached to a hook is suitable.
An energy-saving light bulb is more suitable for a homemade lamp, since it does not heat the body as much as a regular one. An additional bonus is energy savings.
Lampshade made of plastic
Almost everyone has plastic dishes and some kind of plastic container.
You need to make some effort and cut the plastic into leaves, flowers and other figures; for this you need to draw templates of different sizes. You can press the contours and veins on the workpieces. Using wire, secure them to the frame at different heights.
We hope that the master classes on creating a lampshade for a chandelier with your own hands, which are presented above, will help you make your home more comfortable without any expense.
Advantages and disadvantages of materials for decorating the ceiling of a chandelier with your own hands
When choosing a material for the chandelier body, focus on aesthetic properties and technical characteristics. It is recommended to use materials that do not contain toxic substances, as they spread when heated.
Give preference to materials for the lampshade that are easy to care for. For example, fabric lamps collect dust faster, while plastic lamps are easier to wipe with a rag. And the paper body can be quickly replaced.
The choice of material also depends on the degree of lighting in the room. Clear glass transmits light best. And for a bedroom or children's room it is better to make a chandelier with dim light.
Paper lampshade
To create a beautiful lampshade, you can use plain paper. Using a stencil, cut out any figures on it and glue it to the frame, wrapping it.
A chandelier with such a lampshade will be an excellent solution for a children's room; emitting light, it will leave light shadows in the form of cut out figures, which will create a magical atmosphere.
How to make a beautiful chandelier yourself
To make a ceiling lamp with your own hands, you need to focus on the interior of the room. It is important to decide on the model of the chandelier, its size and technical characteristics.
Compact models made of plastic or glass are more suitable for the kitchen and bathroom; for the bedroom or nursery - paper, fabric or glass; for the living room - metal.
Once you have decided on the model, you need to prepare all the necessary materials and tools. Then simply follow the instructions without skipping a single point.
To the kitchen
To create an original lamp, you can use wine bottles. Prepare a bottle or several, a glass cutter, sandpaper, a cartridge, wire, a metal frame and a wooden rim. Then follow this plan:
- Draw a line on the bottom of the bottle, and then saw it off with a glass cutter.
- Sand the edges with sandpaper.
- Pull the wire through the neck of the bottle and connect it to the socket.
- Fix the structure on the frame.
If desired, you can use several bottles and then decorate them with decorative elements.
You can use jars instead of bottles.
From a plastic bowl you can make a simple and stylish lampshade for the kitchen. Prepare a larger and smaller bowl of the same color, a knife, a drill, screwdrivers, and a lamp set. Turn the large bowl over, trace the socket ring, cut it out, and drill a hole in the small bowl for the wire.
Connect all the parts as in the photo above and connect the lamp.
In the bathroom
Usually the bathroom area is small, so it is better to use compact, waterproof models.
To make such an extraordinary chandelier, you need to prepare a plastic bottle (5 liters), plastic spoons, glue, a cartridge, and a sharp knife.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Remove the label, wash and dry the bottle, cut off the bottom.
- Cut the handles off the spoons so that 2–3 cm remains above the base.
- Glue the “scoops” from the bottom of the bottle in a circle. Apply glue from a gun to the remaining tails, press them against the base so that the convex part is on the outside. Stagger each row, slightly overlapping each other.
- When the frame is filled, place the cartridge in it and attach it to the base.
Instead of a decorative overlay, you can use scoops that need to be glued around the neck of the bottle.
To the children's room
To create a designer lamp with your own hands, you will need paper.
Instructions for creating a chandelier with butterflies:
- For the base, use the frame of an old chandelier, a rim made of wood or metal, and wire.
- Take the butterfly template, transfer it to thick, non-dirty paper, cut out the required number of parts. The design with butterflies of different sizes looks interesting.
- Glue the butterflies to the fishing line using PVA glue or thread them through their bodies.
- Attach the fishing line to the base, add decorations (beads, rhinestones, etc.) if desired.
You can decorate a ready-made chandelier with butterflies.
For a teenager, you can make a lamp from unnecessary disks. True, such chandeliers do not transmit light well, so the room will be twilight.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Prepare thin wooden boards, a fluorescent lamp, and small screws.
- Decide on the lampshade model.
- Connect the slats together using glue.
- After the base has dried, begin fixing the discs to the slats with self-tapping screws. They can be attached with the back side or strung on a frame.
A teenager will like how the reflective element refracts light radiation.
To the bedroom
Weaving has always been popular in the interior, so for the bedroom you can create an exquisite chandelier from knitted napkins.
DIY thread ceiling chandelier
Threads are another material that is used to make ceiling chandeliers. Products made from them turn out to be very stylish and sophisticated (most often they are mounted in living rooms or bedrooms).
Materials and tools. During the work you will need:
- threads (jute, linen, nylon or cord are suitable for a chandelier);
- glue (furniture PVA);
- scissors;
- glue brush;
- ball of the required diameter;
- electric light bulb (housekeeper or LED);
- electrical wire;
- socket with a skirt under the lampshade.
Stages of creating a chandelier from threads
Instructions for the master
- To create a chandelier you will need to take a ball of the required diameter.
- A mark is placed on the ball with a pencil or pen in the place where the socket with the light bulb will be located.
- The edge of the thread is attached to the ball and wound, creating the desired pattern as it is wound.
- The threads are periodically coated with PVA glue (it cannot be saved).
- When the ball is completely wrapped, the threads are generously coated with glue again.
- The finished product is hung for quick drying.
- The ball is deflated when the material is completely dry. It is carefully removed through the hole so as not to damage the made lampshade.
- A socket is inserted into a ball of thread, a light bulb is screwed in, the chandelier is connected to electricity, and its functionality is checked.
How to do it to control lamps from the remote control
Nowadays, chandeliers with remote control (RC) are very popular, which allow you to turn off and turn on lamps from a distance, and create various lighting effects.
To create such a lamp, a controller is used; it looks like a plastic box with multi-colored wires. The remote control functions as a transmitter, and the controller functions as a receiving device.
The process of creating a chandelier with remote control:
- install light bulbs in the chandelier. Strip the ends of the wires and test them;
- connect the conductors to the required sockets. The connection diagram is drawn on the controller. To ensure reliable conductor contacts, use lugs;
Important! When connecting wires, do not make connections that cause short circuits. To prevent this from happening, pay attention to the color of the conductors. For example, red wires are connected to the bases, and white wires are connected to the neutral.
- connect the conductors to the controller through the block;
- secure all the parts (controller, blocks) in the chandelier strip with double-sided tape;
- attach the chandelier to the ceiling;
- insert the battery (voltage 12 V) into the remote control. Ready!
Main conclusions
As you can see, creating an original chandelier with your own hands is quite possible. For this you can use plastic, glass bottles, wood, thread, fabric, paper, etc. Old lamps, wire, wooden slats, and plastic bottles are used as a frame. Before you make a lighting device with your own hands, you need to decide on the most important characteristics: safety, aesthetics, practicality, durability. When choosing a model, take into account the general style of the interior and the height of the ceiling. For a homemade chandelier, energy-saving light bulbs are more suitable, then the risk of the lampshade catching fire is reduced. Once you have decided on the model, prepare all the necessary materials, tools and strictly follow the instructions. To control the lamps using a remote control, buy a special controller that needs to be installed inside the chandelier.
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We make a chandelier with our own hands from plastic bottles
1. Using sharp scissors, we make various patterns, shapes and different figures to use on your chandelier.
2. It is necessary to attach several thin rods to the chandelier mount, after which we connect all the other rods, but remove one rod in the middle; this is necessary to place the light bulb. At this stage, the chandelier takes on the appearance of a hedgehog.
3. We connect all the prepared figures with the prepared frame made of rods.
