Agree that hand-made interior details in the house add more warmth and comfort to the nest. Self-made items are unique, personal designer pieces. By independently creating a panel, a rug or a vase, we know exactly what we want and what we lack in the environment. The main advantage of hand-made is that you can create incredible things from simple materials that you will not find anywhere else.
If you are one of those who like to do a little handiwork, then this article is for you. Chandeliers are not deprived of attention in the article. Yes it is. After all, sometimes it is so difficult to find something interesting, suitable, special in the room. Here are some ideas for you on how to make a ceiling lamp with your own hands, and we will be happy to share them with you.
Let's start with the top light. From a chandelier.
Lights in the room
Let's start with the fact that light is a magician, properly selected light can influence our sensation and perception. Many designers recognize the importance of choosing lighting in a room, as it is worth tilting the luminaire.in the other direction, as the corners of the room play quite differently. Light can emphasize and hide with light, light expands and corrects the space. What can we say, light is able to evoke feelings and emotions in people. Just imagine how romantic the dim lights look.
That is why the chandelier is an equally important attribute in the interior. And the right chandelier in the room can really work wonders. Its shape refracts and directs light. So, when making a ceiling with your own hands, you should at least have an idea in what style it will be, from what material and how it will look. And secondly, the purpose of the light: is it a night lamp, a table lamp or a main chandelier.
Handmade
If you decide that your room needs something new immediately, then why delay? Let's change it ourselves, with our own hands.
You yourself understand that things made by hand are valued at all times. Needless to say, handmade is uniqueness, originality and originality. In addition, handmade interior details are a great way to express yourself and be creative.
Variety of materials
Speaking specifically about chandeliers and shades for them, the creator has an infinite number of ideas and material options from which you can make a new ceiling for a chandelier with your own hands. Most often, as a material for a home-made ceiling are:
- threads;
- paper;
- wire;
- wine bottles and cans;
- lace.
Perhaps, while updating the interior, you faced the problem of a chandelier. It is not always possible to find the very thing that appears. In such cases, ideas with homemade shades are very timely. A few tips in the article will prompt you to update the shades. What could be better than updating an old chandelier into a unique design piece?
The article provides several examples of do-it-yourself ceiling lamps and photos. Get inspired and create.
Glass cover
Glass, as a material for the ceiling, is the most familiar to us. So let's start with glass ideas.
Inspired by the idea of creating a do-it-yourself ceiling lamp, let's start studying step-by-step instructions.
Plafon from a bottle
Sounds a bit odd, but the result is a great design solution.
Do not throw away wine bottles, and in general bottles are beautifully shaped, they will come in handy.
The first step in creating bottle shades is to cut the bottom. Use a glass cutter. First, mark a straight line on the bottle with a marker. Of course, if your idea is not in bottles cut at an angle.
Take care of your hands. To avoid cuts, sand with sandpaper.
Add drawings at this stage if necessary. There are many ways to decorate the bottle.
Put the wire through the neck and connect the cartridge.
All you have to do is place the bottles on the main frame and admire yourwork.
Chandelier of cups
This is a great solution for the kitchen. In addition to bottles, you can also use cups and saucers. Just imagine what interesting compositions you can compose.
And besides, a chandelier made of cups or glasses is very practical, if necessary, the cup can simply be removed.
Thread ceiling
If you prefer something airy, light, then this version of the ceiling is what you need. Now you will learn how to make plafonds from threads with your own hands. This is the easiest way and one of the most beautiful. The process and materials are extremely simple. So, for the chandelier you will need:
- Threads. Woolen, cotton or twine. Choose the color of your choice.
- PVA glue.
- Balloon.
- Vaseline.
The process is simple. First, inflate the balloon. Be careful: how you inflate, this size will be your ceiling.
Using a marker, draw two circles on the balloon (bottom and top). So you mark where the threads should not go. On the one hand, this is a place for a cartridge, on the other, for replacing light bulbs. Measure the diameter of the chuck in advance so as not to make a mistake and not make the circle too wide.
Take a small container, for example, a saucer and pour PVA glue into it. Unwind a little thread and dip it in glue. Do not soak all the threads in glue at once, do it as needed.
Grease the ball with Vaseline.
Taking into account the zones for which it is impossible to go, wrapball to the density you need.
Leave the balloon to dry for at least a day. And then boldly burst. Insert the cartridge and you're done. In addition, the ball of threads can be decorated with artificial flowers, butterflies, dyed, sprinkled with sparkles - whatever your heart desires.
Try making some balloons of different sizes, it will be great.
Lace ceiling
The lace ceiling takes a lot more time, but in the end the result is worth it. The lace option is a great solution for how to make a do-it-yourself ceiling lamp for a table lamp or a floor lamp.
The principle of creation is similar to the previous one. First you need to decide whether homemade or purchased lace will be used.
If the first option, then first tie a couple of lace napkins.
Pour into a container of glue and blot a napkin well there.
Set the inflated ball, for example, in a pot so that it stands firmly and place the lace on the future ceiling napkin after napkin.
Leave to dry for a day. Pop the balloon once everything is dry. You can also decorate a do-it-yourself ceiling with artificial butterflies, flowers, or your own.
Paper shades
Paper is the most affordable material for any creativity. It is malleable, easy to fold, cut and hold paint. The right approach to the material and woo-a-la - you have in your hands a lamp of unprecedented beauty, unique and interesting.
Next for you a few master classes and tips on howhow to make a do-it-yourself ceiling lamp out of paper or cardboard.
Plafond with butterflies
It's very easy to make. In the process of work you will need:
- Thin cardboard or thick paper.
- Thin twine or fishing line.
- Glue.
- Wire or old hoop for frame.
- Stationery knife.
Before starting work, process the frame. Wire or dye the hoop to your desired color.
Measure three identical pieces of fishing line or twine to the length that your chandelier should be hung from.
Take the right number of sheets of cardboard, draw butterflies on the reverse side yourself or use a stencil and cut them out with a clerical knife. Try to cut them carefully, as they can be used.
Roll up the cardboard and sew with a stapler or glue.
Fix the upper part of the plafond to the frame with glue. It is best to use a glue gun for this purpose.
If necessary, spray-paint in gold or silver, for example. The joints on the ceiling can be decorated with the remaining butterflies. Among other things, butterflies can be tied to the fishing line below, the chandelier will instantly come to life. And to add a fairy-tale atmosphere to the room, a few paper butterflies can be placed on the walls. This will complement the overall picture and competently fit the chandelier into the interior.
As already mentioned, paper is a very malleable material, just look what a miracle can be created from a couple of sheets of paper. Looks fragile, but the work is commendable.
Shabby chic
Do you know this style? Not? Then it's time to get to know each other, further on how to create a do-it-yourself ceiling lamp for a lamp, floor lamp or chandelier.
Check out the list of materials:
- Frame. A planter, an old wide hoop or any other circle can serve as a frame.
- Chains and threads, strong, consistent with the overall style.
- Cartridge.
- Beads and beads.
- Thread.
From the outside it may seem that it is very difficult to make such a ceiling with your own hands, but in fact it is nowhere easier. And although it seems formidable and massive, heavy and difficult to create, the process is simple, the main thing is to figure it out.
The essence of shabby chic is the presence of several levels. Levels are rings for which threads with beads cling. Now you will understand everything.
Before you start, prepare the frame. Finish and paint as needed.
Let's start creating the ceiling for the chandelier with our own hands.
If you have one ring, you will need 15 beads of 16 mm per strand for the bottom. And 32 beads for the top level with a diameter of 12 mm.
When weaving a ceiling, or rather a whole chandelier, do not forget to fix the thread on the ring.
Plafon from plastic spoons
The most common way to decorate plafonds at the moment are plastic works. If you support high-tech or modern style in the room, then it will not hurt you to make a do-it-yourself lamp shade from plastic spoons. It won't take muchmaterial. As a result, the work does not look cheap and fits perfectly into a calm interior.
Stock Up:
- Hot glue.
- 5 liter plastic bottle.
- Cartridge.
- Plastic spoons.
Before starting work, you need to cut the bottom of the bottle, and break off the handles of the spoons, leaving a small handle.
Using glue, attach the spoons with the convex side out. For the best effect, stick to the direction or sequence. Neat rows are the key to success.
If desired, the finished chandelier can be painted with spray paint, a not very bright color will benefit.
Please note that the ceiling is very dense, which means that in order to achieve good lighting in the room, you will need several similar home-made chandeliers or a couple of additional lamps.
Homemade bra
Apart from everything else, everything can be used for hand-made. Anything, like twigs.
With the help of twigs, an old sconce can be radically changed, breathing new life into it. You can make a do-it-yourself plafond for a sconce with the help of hot glue and a bunch of dry branches. They can be covered with varnish or gold paint. Looks very comfortable. Just look at the table lamp made from twigs. Very cozy, like a campfire. The lamp diffuses the light evenly and evokes the atmosphere of relaxation, relaxes the eyesight.
Foliage
In addition to a wall sconce made of wood, you can make a lampshade from leaves in order to maintain the style of nature in the room. For thisyou will need a couple of green plastic bottles and a small brown one. Cut out leaves of different sizes. After making small holes in the bases of the leaves, combine them with wire and shape the overall composition. Nature lovers will love it. A pleasant green tint cannot but please the eye.
Conclusion
Here's how to make do-it-yourself chandelier shades, diversify your interior, bring a little care and comfort into it, because no matter how things made with soul for the home will bring so much warmth and comfort to it?
The article lists only the simplest ways to create plafonds. Perhaps you will come up with much more original ideas and be sure to bring them to life. After all, how many different materials do needlewomen have, how many different shapes can be thought up for shades.
