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Ceiling chandeliers - lighting that perform two functions at the same time. Firstly, they are used to organize the main lighting in the room. Secondly, devices are one of the main elements of the decorative decoration of the room.

Numerous manufacturers offer equipment different design, but it is far from always possible to find something really worthwhile that fits into the overall interior of the room. In other situations, the cost of the chandelier you like may be too high. That is why many people are interested in how to make ceiling lamp with your own hands.

Handmade products will be unique and original, thanks to them you will be able to express your taste and character. It is not so easy to make such devices on your own. The work requires a certain imagination and perseverance. On the other hand, a ceiling chandelier can be created from improvised means and items that have become garbage for you.

Choose any materials for manufacturing - wood, plastic, metal or glass. Chandeliers made of wine bottles, wooden skewers or straw look very original. To summarize: the choice of material for a homemade lamp completely depends on the imagination and idea that arose in the head of the owner of the apartment.

Varieties of lighting fixtures

The final stage of any repair and construction work will be the purchase of lighting fixtures. Often the main one is the ceiling chandelier, which is installed in the center of the room, provided it has the correct geometry. Presented on the market wide range of luminaires that differ in design, shape, principle of operation, and even the presence / absence of certain structural elements.

Today, all people strive to save money, so it will be important to use a chandelier for energy-saving or LED lamps. It is advisable to choose products with partially or completely closed shades, in which lamps are hidden. Due to this, you will protect the ceiling structure and be able to protect yourself in the event of a light bulb explosion (the fragments will remain inside the ceiling).

If you still like a chandelier with an open arrangement of light bulbs, then inspect it and make sure that after installation the luminous flux will be directed downwards. There is also a simple rule - the simpler the product, the easier the subsequent installation.

Another point to consider when choosing a chandelier is the purpose of the room and its dimensions. In spacious rooms with high ceilings, volumetric pendant-type lamps should be installed. For small spaces, space savings are required, so focus on flat (flattened) options.

Conventionally, chandeliers for the ceiling can be divided into two main varieties:

  • classic hanging;
  • flat with the closest placement to the ceiling.

And the latter are divided into two subcategories - built-in and overhead. Overhead shades are considered the best solution for bathrooms, corridors and kitchens. The presence of a separating platform ensures their rapid cooling and high fire and electrical safety.

Recessed lights are also called spotlights. They are often installed (more correctly, they are built in) in furniture, dropped ceilings or arch structures. Manufacturers provide a wide variety of shapes, colors and designs for both traditional and flat luminaires.

Finally, in addition to design features the fixtures themselves, distinguish between the type of light sources used:

  1. The filament lamp is one of the most common and simple options. The cheapest light source. Under mechanical action, it quickly fails due to the vulnerability of the structure, it burns out relatively soon (in the case of continuous operation, it can burn out in two to three days).
  2. The energy-saving fluorescent lamp is one of the the best varieties housekeepers. Advantages of a product are connected with profitability and long service life. Along with LEDs, it is the most common light source in developed countries.
  3. The LED lamp is an expensive product, the popularity of which is increasing every year. The efficiency factor exceeds 90%, and in the case of high-quality devices it reaches 98%. They are characterized by a longer service life and increased reliability.

An example of a homemade lamp

Consider one of the simplest examples of a DIY ceiling lamp.

For the manufacture we need:

  • 5 l plastic bottle;
  • plastic spoons - their number depends on the dimensions of the bottle, which will become the frame;
  • quick-drying adhesive for plastic;
  • sharp knife;
  • cartridge with wire.

To begin with, a frame is prepared from a plastic bottle. Remove any labels from the item, rinse and dry thoroughly. After that, feel free to cut out the bottom. Cut off all the handles from the plastic spoons, but so that small pieces of 2 cm remain.

Glue the resulting scraps with “scoops” onto the base of the frame from a plastic bottle. To do this, we just need the remaining pieces of handles, which need to be poured abundantly with glue and pressed tightly to the surface (the convex part of the scoop should look out). Tape the container in a circle until the entire surface is hidden. Ideally, the spoons are placed in a checkerboard pattern, followed by a shift for a tight fit and no visible areas.

Cartridges with wiring can be removed from some old chandelier, then installed and fixed in a new product by pulling the bottle through the neck. A decorative bowl can be decorated with the same blanks using glue and placed on the neck.

To make sure that the product is working, at the final stage, screw the light bulb into the lamp and connect it to the power source. If successful, it remains to install the chandelier on the ceiling.

For a more stylish design and change color solutions You can color plastic spoons. This will increase the originality and attractiveness of the product.

Style selection

In addition to the points listed in the first chapter of the article, when choosing a chandelier, you need to focus on a certain style. This is also true for those cases when you decide to make the product yourself. Comfort, coziness and how pleasant it will be to be in it depend on the interior created in the room.

The ceiling chandelier is the main element of the decor, therefore, with a competent approach, the perception of the environment will improve, with a careless one, it will completely deteriorate. As you know, “breaking is not building”, therefore, in order to spoil the interior, it is enough to choose the wrong style.

Decide in advance on the design of the future lamp. The most common styles for chandeliers are hi-tech, modern and provence.

High tech

It includes products made of glass and metal. Modern appliances fit perfectly into the design of the bedroom and living room. Externally, the chandelier may look chaotic (with an arbitrary arrangement of decor elements). Great option for people looking to modernize an apartment or private house, but not wanting to make something too complicated. Any errors made in the manufacture of the chandelier may look like an original design decision.

Modern

In accordance with this style, appliances are made of glass and wood. The ceiling lamp is characterized by perfectly even and clear lines, has the correct geometry.

Provence

The most complex execution, which is suitable for people who understand the principles of hand-made. Various fabrics, colorful ribbons, beads, embroideries can be used to decorate the chandelier. The lamps are gentle, suitable for creating a romantic atmosphere. Provence style lighting fixture is suitable for decorating any living space.

Mounting materials

For ceiling mounting of the lamp, certain materials and tools will be required:

  • the lamp itself;
  • junction box;
  • screwdriver (curly);
  • switches;
  • as an alternative - dimmers (a rotary toggle switch that adjusts brightness, turn on / off the light bulb);
  • wires;
  • electrical tape;
  • indicator (tester);
  • pliers;
  • connecting blocks.

Ideally, electrical wiring should be routed using connector blocks. If such products are not available, then twist the bare ends of the wires with pliers and hide under a dense layer of electrical tape. The compounds can also be placed under polymer caps. Make sure the wires wrap tightly around each other.

When laying the cable, pay attention to the material from which it is made. It is advisable to twist aluminum with aluminum or copper with copper. When two wires come into contact different materials gradual oxidation will occur, leading to burnout and loss of contact.

Work sequence

Before installing the ceiling light, determine the phases of the wires. To do this, you need an indicator screwdriver or a special probe. If you attach the working surface to the phase core, the light bulb will start to glow. Otherwise, the wire belongs to the zero phase.

Next, you need to determine the phases on the wiring of the lighting fixture. Plug two wires into the outlet, but in no case touch the third one. If there are several bulbs on the chandelier, then about half of them will light up. Leave any wire in the outlet and replace the second with a third. The second half of the bulbs should light up. Thus, the wire that is constantly in the outlet (and when connected in turn with the other two turns on the light bulbs) is the zero phase.

Attach the lamp to the ceiling. For this, both a classic hook sticking out of the ceiling and a mounting rail (included in most kits) are used. modern devices). If there is a hook from the old chandelier, it is advisable to dismantle it.

Connecting fixtures

If it is necessary to connect a floor lamp or chandelier with a two-wire cable, difficulties should not arise at all. Simply connect the ends of this cable to the two ends of the wiring. If the lamp consists of several parts and there are more wires, then it is correct to twist them in pairs, subsequently connecting them to the necessary residential electrical wiring in the apartment.

A three-core cable indicates the presence of two normal and one zero phases. Follow the scheme described above to find the zero phase. After that, connect the device to the house wiring.

Traditionally, the zero phase on the lamp has wires with blue insulation, the usual one is brown, black or red. If there are several blue wires, then they need to be connected in pairs, and then connected to the zero phase. Do the same with other colored parts.

Products with four cores are much less common. The latter is intended for grounding and is usually painted yellow-green. It should be screwed to the luminaire body with a conventional screw. Be sure to isolate all connections.

For the manufacture of ceiling lamps with your own hands, any materials can be used. The main thing is to choose the style and shape in advance and navigate the installation site. Also, before starting work, it is advisable to draw a sketch of the future product. Everything else is limited by your imagination.

Connecting homemade lighting fixtures is carried out in the same way as purchased ones. Using our instructions, you can easily connect ceiling chandeliers with two, three and even four cores. The main thing is not to forget about safety rules and ensure complete insulation of the wires, excluding a short circuit.

When there is a desire to change the situation in the apartment and add a little originality to it, start with the little things. Try to change the lampshade, and you will be surprised at the transformation of your family nest.

And if you manage to find an original model that differs from analogues, then the changes will impress not only you, but also your guests.

True, unique lampshades cost decent money, because you can’t get piece work by eminent masters for a penny.

But after all, no one bothers you to create your own unique masterpiece from cheap, and sometimes even junk materials, which will look much better than the samples presented in the store.

All you need is simple materials, a little patience and a flight of fancy, and we will tell you how to make a lampshade with your own hands.

materials

You can create a masterpiece from everything that you have at hand: fabric, paper, thread, twine, wire, plastic bottle, beads or beads.

In general, absolutely everything is suitable, even what you usually send in a garbage bag.

Don't believe? Just look at the photo of the lampshade.

frame

If you have a frame from an old lampshade, then this is just wonderful.

However, do not be upset if one is not found, because you can create a frame yourself from ordinary wire.

Copper, aluminum, steel - everything that you can independently combine into a single structure will do.

The metal frame of the classic lampshade consists of three rings and six jumpers between them. The small ring is a holder, which is connected by three jumpers to a ring of a larger diameter.

The same, in turn, is connected by jumpers to the last ring. The following photos will help you understand the design.

From fabric

When a lampshade frame is available, the easiest way to create your own masterpiece is to wrap the base with a cloth. For this you will need:

  • paper (newspaper);
  • scissors;
  • the cloth;
  • chalk or pencil;
  • threads.

Wrap the frame with newspaper in such a way as to form a pattern out of it. Then transfer the resulting shape to the fabric with chalk, adding 1 cm on each side to the seam.

Make a pattern, chop off the edges and sew the sides, forming a cover for the base of the future lampshade. We bend the upper and lower edges of the "cover" in such a way as to close the rings of the frame and fix it with a seam.

Note!

Voila, your lampshade for the floor lamp is almost ready. It remains to add a few highlights to your taste, giving it originality.

From threads

How to make a lampshade when there is no frame? As easy as pie.

Take a balloon without drawings, glue, thread, marker and start creating.

First you need to inflate the balloon and mark on it the upper and lower borders of your future masterpiece. Then take the threads and wrap them around the ball, trying not to protrude beyond the marked contours.

Apply glue diluted 1:1 with water to each layer of thread. When the density of the wound thread satisfies you, fix the cut edge and hang the ball to dry. After 3-4 hours, the threads will dry. Then pierce the ball and carefully detach it from the walls of the finished lampshade.

Leaves and flower petals woven between the layers of threads can give additional charm to a lampshade made of threads.

Note!

The ball, decorated with sparkling droplets of beads, also looks original. In general, watch and be inspired.

From paper

Ordinary sheets of office paper, glossy magazines, a cheap newspaper, an unnecessary book or an ordinary notebook, a paper towel or a napkin - these are all future lampshades.

It doesn’t matter if there is a frame or not, the main thing is that there are scissors, glue and paper. A thousand and one versions of such lampshades can be described with the words "cut and paste."

The main thing is not to forget a few simple rules:

  • a paper lampshade is safest to use with economy light bulbs, which heat up much less than incandescent bulbs;
  • the diameter of the lampshade for lamps should be large so that the paper does not get too hot;
  • for a bright room, you can make a lampshade from thick paper, but for a dark room you need a thin, well-transmitting light;
  • be careful with color. For example, red or yellow paper will add warmth to the room, green and blue - cold.

Well, that's all. Charge with new ideas, arm yourself with improvised means and forward to easy changes that bring warmth and comfort to your home.

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DIY lampshade photo

There is no doubt that the right kitchen lighting sets the tone for the entire interior. A chandelier can become central element in this cozy and warm space.

Using materials at hand - or even junk - you can make a lampshade from threads, an eco-style lamp from jute twine, or plastic bottles, or you can make a real masterpiece - a beautiful chandelier made of wooden or glass beads.

And a lamp made by yourself can not only be hung in the kitchen or in the dining area, but also presented to loved ones.

Method 1. From improvised materials - everyone can!

The simplest do-it-yourself lamp is made of threads. Indeed, even a child can handle such a design. So, to make a chandelier of threads, we need:

  • Threads - you can take ordinary jute twine or thick cotton threads, with a total length of at least 100 meters, the color is chosen based on your imagination and the existing interior;
  • PVA glue and a brush for its application;
  • Petrolatum;
  • 2 balloons - one for work, the second for testing; it is better to take a ball not ordinary, but round, then the shape of the lamp will be the correct shape.

Advice! A children's or rubber beach ball is also suitable. For very large fixtures, a fitball is suitable, for example.

Work on creating a ball of threads is carried out in the following sequence:

  1. We inflate the balloon of the required size. Do not forget that the resulting lampshade made of threads will repeat the shape of the ball. Draw with a marker one or two circles at the top and bottom (more below).
  2. Pour the glue into a container and carefully process the threads. And the ball itself can be coated with Vaseline with a brush.

Advice! Do not immediately apply glue to all the threads - it is better to move along the place of winding.

  1. This is followed by winding the threads on the ball, taking into account the drawn holes - it depends on the density of the winding how your lampshade will turn out in the end.

  1. After the ball is wrapped, you need to leave the future chandelier to dry for at least 24 hours.
  2. The ball bursts and its remains are easily removed from the solid structure that has become. As a result, a lampshade made of solid threads was obtained.
  3. A hole is cut from above - under the cartridge.
  4. It is necessary to check the strength - another ball is inserted into the lamp and inflated. This will demonstrate the flexibility of the design.

In this way, you can also perform local lighting in the kitchen by creating several lamps from threads with your own hands. And you can hang it in the dining area, as shown in the photo.

Do not forget that for a ball of threads you can make additional decor in the form of interesting coloring, beads, butterflies or artificial flowers, or you can make a whole bunch of balls of different sizes.

By the same principle, you can come up with your own unique design lamp. For example, from lace, or a ceiling lamp as in the photo below.

Method 2. Create a masterpiece - you need to try!

Excellent kitchen lighting will turn out if you make a lamp of beads or fabric with your own hands. Get a lamp in style or a real chandelier-chandelier.

For this job you will need:

  • Old hoop, garden basket, hanging metal planter, or wire to create a frame;
  • Decorative chains;
  • Beads, beads, ribbons, strong threads;
  • Cartridge with a lamp.

The lamp will be a two- or three-level structure of rings located one above the other and connected by chains or wire.

Rings can be taken in different sizes, creating a lampshade in the spirit of vintage classics, or the same - this is the lighting that is done in.

The base of the lamp is certainly painted, wrapped or decorated, after which they start stringing beads.

The consumption of beads in this project is as follows:

Lower part: beads with a diameter of 16 mm, 15 pcs. on a thread;

Upper part: beads with a diameter of 12 mm, 31-32 pcs. on a thread.

Here you can vary the degree of tension and the number of threads.

Advice! Work should be carried out by first hanging the chandelier and inserting a cartridge into it.

By analogy, you can create a chandelier made of artificial fruits for the kitchen. And subdued lighting will turn out if you use fabric for covering the frame. As a rule, such a lampshade is made for country styles and.

Method 3. Lamps made from waste materials - for a modern kitchen!

Most original lamp can be made from this waste material, like plastic bottles and disposable spoons - it's beautiful, cheap and environmentally friendly!

We make a lampshade in the style of minimalism and - no additional decorations from threads and beads, only matte white or colored plastic. To make such subdued kitchen lighting with your own hands, we need:

  • Base made from a 5 liter plastic bottle;
  • Cartridge with wire and lamp;
  • Glue for high-quality fixation;
  • Lots of disposable spoons.

To make a chandelier with your own hands, cut out the bottom of the bottle and cut off the handles of the spoons (not completely, so that a small stalk remains). Using glue, we fix the cut spoons on the base bottle. They need to be placed evenly, in order, then the lampshade will look attractive.

Advice! Each next row is overlapped, without gaps.

The resulting chandelier will resemble fish scales. However, it should be remembered that such a design is quite dense, which means that additional lighting will definitely be needed in the kitchen.

The shape of the lamp can be different, for example, in the form of a lotus.

From disposable spoons you can make such decorations.

A lamp made of plastic bottles, or rather from their bottoms, made by hand, may seem lacy or consisting of many small flowers.

Advice! Such a lampshade can be made not white, but colored - which means that you need to take colored bottles or paint it with paint of the original color: copper, gold, steel, pink, black, etc.

The resulting lampshade can be hung in the kitchen or over the dining table.

Let your kitchen be cozy and bright! We wish you creative success and present some more great ideas for making kitchen lamps with your own hands from improvised means.

Today, a chandelier is not just a source of lighting. It is one of the main elements of the decor of the room. The most popular lamps handmade because they represent the individuality of homeowners and their extraordinary creative abilities.

Undoubtedly, man-made creativity is a rather difficult task that requires a lot of patience and accuracy. However, doing something with your own hands is always quite exciting and informative. The topic of this review is how to make a chandelier with your own hands.

The choice of material for a homemade chandelier

In order to make a handmade lamp, a variety of materials are used:

  • glass;
  • wood;
  • plastic.

In addition, sometimes, to make a chandelier at home, they use very unusual things:

  • paper;
  • cardboard;
  • disks;
  • straw;
  • branches;
  • wine bottles and more.

When choosing this or that material, it is necessary to take into account your own preferences and the style used in the design of the room.

In addition to the material, the devices may differ in manufacturing techniques. The most common are:

  • Japanese origami;
  • macrame;
  • weaving;
  • thread;
  • knitting;
  • application;
  • embossing.

Ideas for creating a chandelier with your own hands - step by step instructions

Nowadays, there are many unusual ideas on how to create beautiful lamp for an apartment with your own hands. Consider those of them that are more popular.

Chandelier made of plastic spoons

Ordinary disposable plastic spoons are the easiest and most affordable type of material to make a chandelier. The advantages of such raw materials are:

  • low cost;
  • variety of color solutions;
  • durability.

To make a lamp, you will need:

  • plastic bottle with a volume of 5 liters;
  • disposable spoons;
  • PVA glue;
  • bulb holder;

Procedure:

  1. Prepare a bottle. To do this, remove the label, cut off the bottom, wash the workpiece thoroughly and dry it.
  2. Prepare your spoons by cutting off the handles.
  3. Paste the entire bottle with scoops with the convex part outward.
  4. Fix the cartridge in the made ceiling.
  5. Attach the chandelier to the ceiling and plug it in.

Chandelier from plastic bottles

An interesting solution from a decorative point of view would be a lamp assembled from plastic bottles.

  1. We take scissors and cut out various patterned shapes and unusual figures. From them we will collect a chandelier.
  2. We attach several thin rods to the frame of the old lamp and connect them, removing the central one. At this stage, the lighting device takes the form of a hedgehog.
  3. We fix all the prepared figures and forms on the frame of the chandelier. The product is ready!

Consider a particular example - the process of creating a lamp in the form of leaves:

  1. Cut out blanks from bottles small size imitating leaves. Usually birch leaves are chosen.
  2. Using a soldering iron, slightly fuse the sections of the leaves, and draw the veins - this way they will look more spectacular.
  3. Poke holes in the stem of each leaf with a heated thin needle.
  4. Use wire to form branches. Screw them to the frame of the future chandelier.
  5. Attach leaves to branches. ceiling lamp original design ready!

Chandelier with paper butterflies

The lamp with paper butterflies is also popular. This model looks very impressive and luxurious, although it is quite simple to manufacture.

Sequencing:

  1. The role of the base is played by a frame from an old lamp or a simple rim made of metal or wood.
  2. Take paper and cut butterflies out of it according to pre-prepared templates.
  3. Attach the cut insects to a fishing line or nylon thread.
  4. Attach the resulting threads to the frame of the future chandelier and decorate it.

fabric chandelier

This type of lighting device is also based on a solid frame or thick wire. First of all, prepare the base, and only then it will be possible to cut out the material to create the lampshade.

The length of the finished product depends on your wishes, and the width must correspond to the size of the frame. After completing the pattern work, be sure to try on. The next step is to sew the fabric to the base of the chandelier.

In order for the lampshade to retain its shape, you need to correctly approach the choice of material. If you are using light material, then the lower part of the lampshade should be weighted.

As decoration, you can use fringe, braid or lace. But try not to overdo it with the decor.

Plafond of threads and a balloon

To create such an original ceiling, you will need to prepare:

  • thick thread or rope about 1 m long;
  • old cartridge;
  • petrolatum;
  • glue and brushes;
  • air balloons- 1 - 2 pcs.

Manufacturing process:

  1. Inflate the balloon to the required volume, and use a felt-tip pen to mark the boundaries of winding threads.
  2. Coat the entire surface of the ball with petroleum jelly using a brush for this.
  3. Pour the glue into a wide container and start processing the threads with it as you wind it around the ball.
  4. After you fill the ball with threads to the marked borders, it should be left to dry.
  5. After a day, burst the balloon and remove it.
  6. Cut a hole in the top for the cartridge and insert it. You also need to cut a hole at the bottom of the ceiling - it will be more convenient to insert a light bulb. The product is ready!

Wine bottle chandelier

Such a chandelier is more time consuming to create than the options described above. It is quite difficult to make it. This requires patience and attention. But the effort is worth it!

Necessary materials:

  • wine bottle;
  • cartridge;
  • cable;
  • sandpaper;
  • metal or wood base.

Of the tools you will need a glass cutter.

Production order:

  1. Preparatory stage. Wash and dry the bottle, get rid of the labels, mark with a marker a line along which to cut off the bottom using a glass cutter.
  2. Finish the cut with sandpaper.
  3. Pass the wire through the bottle neck, and attach the cartridge.
  4. Fix the bottle on a pre-prepared frame.

The number of shades for the chandelier depends on you - you can leave one or make five or six.

Chandeliers from laser discs

If the apartment has accumulated a large number of old CDs - do not rush to throw them away. They will make a pretty creative lamp.

To make an unusual accessory from laser discs, you will need to prepare a pair of round planks. Their size should slightly exceed the size of the disks. Still needed:

  • fluorescent light bulb;
  • steel or wooden racks;
  • old magnetic starter;
  • many CDs.

Take a board that is thicker and make a hole in it for the starter. Attach everything to the lamp. Then start stringing CDs on it while mounting the racks. Attach the second plank at the end. Work completed.

Wooden chandeliers

Wood is the most common material for all kinds of crafts. The chandelier is no exception.

To make such a lamp, you need:

  • wooden planks 0.4 m wide;
  • glass jars 1 liter volume for ceiling lamps;
  • sandpaper;
  • self-tapping screws.

Manipulation order:

  1. Treat the planks with sandpaper.
  2. Make notches in them from the back for mounting the wire and three holes for the shades.
  3. Coat the planks with varnish.
  4. Attach cartridges, screw in bulbs.
  5. Plafonds will serve as ordinary liter cans painted white.

Choosing a lamp for a homemade chandelier

To make the chandelier made from scrap materials made by you look even more attractive, you need to choose the right light bulbs for it. The following recommendations will help you:

  1. Choose a lamp of suitable power. Remember that overly powerful products can cause a fire.
  2. Look at the number of lumens. The larger it is, the more natural the lighting.
  3. Consider matching the shape of the light bulb to your appliance. For some models of chandeliers, light bulbs of a strictly defined shape are required. Only then will they work efficiently and correctly reflect the light rays.
  4. Be sure to check the expiration date. If you plan to use the lamp often, then look at the lamps with the longest lifespan.
  5. Take an interest in what kind of light the lamp will glow - cold or warm. For the home, it is better to purchase an option with a warm shade of light. So the situation will seem more comfortable.
  6. Do not ignore the energy consumption of the light bulb. Products with low energy consumption are considered the best choice.
  7. Check for the presence of mercury in the lamp - this determines how it is disposed of. Mercury-containing products cannot simply be thrown into the trash. They must be handed over to special collection points.

Product decoration

As a decoration for homemade chandeliers and lamps, you can use a variety of things:

  • paints and varnishes;
  • lace;
  • satin ribbons;
  • fringe and braid;
  • beads, beads, rhinestones, pebbles.

A good decor is artificial or dry flowers, feathers cut from butterfly fabric. In general, how to decorate ready product, depends only on you. You can use any improvised means that your imagination indicates.

In conclusion, we note that such a homemade light fixture as a chandelier will definitely bring a touch of freshness and style to the room's decor. Your relatives and guests will definitely note the originality of the accessory and your skill. In addition, a handmade lamp is a great gift for a friend or colleague.

Original photo ideas for homemade chandeliers

AT modern design an interior where things and colors are correctly selected, correctly installed lighting prevails most of all. Thanks to lighting devices, it is possible to highlight different areas of the premises, visually expand or reduce the space, while giving coziness and comfort in the living room or bedroom. Of course, you can buy a lamp or create a sconce with your own hands from improvised means. The last option is economical while allowing you to make the design at your discretion.

Fashion does not stand still, but moves in a circle, so now crystal sconces are no longer so popular, and wooden lamps are considered a sign of luxury. Not everyone knows that in the 16th century palaces and churches were equipped with wooden structures. As you understand, there was no electricity at that time, therefore, as lighting element candles were played, which were installed on wooden stands. To date, it is possible to produce sconces at home, both for candles and for electric light bulbs.

As you know, any material has its pros and cons, and wood has its own special qualities that must be taken into account when making a lamp made of wood:

  1. The tree is considered the most eco-friendly material containing resins emit useful aromas, due to which the air in the room is filled with useful microelements, which, in turn, is beneficial for the respiratory tract of the human body.
  2. Easy processing of manufactory - for the production of steel and plastic elements for decorative lighting, special equipment is required, and this is a big expense. To make a sconce with your own hands from wood, you only need the usual tools that almost every home craftsman has.
  3. Wood has a special strength and durability, especially if the material is impregnated with special agents.
  4. From wood, you can create exclusive carved, prefabricated or combined lamps that will not only decorate your interior, but also stand out favorably, emphasizing the refined taste of their owners.

Disadvantages of wooden sconces

Before you start making wood with your own hands, you need to take into account and take all safety measures, as well as develop a future project wall sconce. It must be remembered that light bulbs should not come into contact with wood and other elements of the lamp. Let's take a closer look at several models of wall sconces.

Wooden structures for lighting fixtures

Other options for combining wood and metal have different directions. It could be a metal lampshade with wooden base or a lamp in the form of a torch, and a hand that holds it. For connoisseurs of wood, we can offer the manufacture of sconces only from wood or plywood. It all depends on your imagination and the material at hand.

bamboo lamp

A beautiful lamp can be made from an old lamp and bamboo sticks tied with coconut fiber rope. The device is elementary, three bamboo sticks are connected to each other. Two are vertical, and one between them is horizontal and is attached to the wall. The lampshade from the old lamp is attached with a rope to a horizontal bamboo stick. This design can be placed in the house, on the porch or gazebo.

Lamps for a child's room or bedroom

A beautiful wall night light for a nursery can be made from a sheet of fiberboard or plywood. An example is the design of an ordinary birdhouse.

To do this, the details of the sidewalls, roof, bottom are cut with a manual or electric jigsaw. On the reverse side, self-made fasteners are installed, after which the product is painted and electrical components are installed.

The main features in the design of the lamp

  • When working with wood, wear gloves and goggles.
  • How to make and connect a sconce with one light bulb - in this case there should be two wires, the phase passes through the switch, and zero is connected to the blue output wire. The more lamps, the more wires, but the connection principle remains the same.

Location of wall lights:

  • The height of the sconce from the floor in the bedroom should not exceed 1.6 meters.
  • In the children's room, you need to hang lamps at an inaccessible distance for children.
  • In corridors with a high ceiling, installation takes place at a height of two meters from the floor, if the room has a low ceiling, then lighting fixtures can be mounted at a distance of 1.8 meters. For the living room 1.4 meters.

In custody

You can make your own unique and unusual lamp from various improvised items that can be found in your garage or shed. As a result of such modifications of old things, you will get a stylish handmade lamp. As a result, you saved on the purchase of sconces and at the same time freed the shelves from old trash.