Lamp in the form of a tree with their own hands. Wooden chandeliers. Carved and chiseled chandeliers

10.03.2020

The topic of our article is wooden ceiling lamps. We will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of this material both from the point of view of design and from all other sides; we will find out where these lamps can be used, and where it is better to do with other materials.

Finally, we will learn how to low cost time and effort to make a wooden lamp with your own hands.

What is associated with the tree in the design of the room? First of all, with antiquity, with the Middle Ages. Over time, when people woke up to the singing of birds, and not the noise of cars outside the window; when men were courageous, women did not know the word "emancipation", they were punched in the face for meanness, and life was much simpler and clearer.

That is why wooden lamps most often have deliberately ancient forms. For example, chandeliers in the shape of a cart wheel are very popular.

After all, this is what real, let's say, indoor lighting systems looked like several centuries ago: an old wheel on chains or ropes was hung from the ceiling, and candles were placed on it.

Why is it convenient to use a wheel with spokes as a stand?

Why did the ancestors stop at this form?

With a uniform placement of candles, it gave the same illumination to all parts of the room;
The spokes created a minimum of obstruction to light, in contrast to the solid rim.

Modern stylizations have the same advantages; of course, lamps are used instead of wax candles or torches. Most often, of course, also in the form of a candle.

However, we digress. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wooden ceiling chandeliers?

Material Features

Advantages

Wood is not only environmentally friendly. Wood not only does not emit harmful substances; against, long time it saturates the air with aromatic resins that facilitate breathing in asthma patients, relieve inflammation of the respiratory tract ...
But what can I say - you probably remember how easy it is to breathe in a recently cut down wooden house!
Wood is easy to work with which opens up a wide scope for creativity. If for the manufacture of a lamp made of plastic or chrome-plated metal, fixtures that are absent in a standard city apartment are needed, then wooden lamps for manufacturing require a minimum set of hand tools.

However, alas, not all the features of wood as a material for a lamp are as pleasant:

disadvantages

Wood is still a combustible material. Placing wooden elements close to outdated incandescent lamps is a bad idea in the extreme; a burnt contact in the lamp socket can also lead to a fire.

Wooden chandeliers are attacked by bloodthirsty bugs- woodworms, fungus and other evil spirits.

Note: conifers wood suffer from insects and rot to a much lesser extent.

In addition, for hardwood there are antiseptic impregnations, which at the same time reduce the combustibility of wood.

Wood is a hygroscopic material. It absorbs moisture from the air; when dried, it can change volume, deform and crack.
If we want our lamp to keep its appearance- we will have to provide it with a more or less constant temperature and humidity.

findings

The negative features of wood are not meant to discourage you from buying or making a wood lamp, not at all. Again, this is a wonderful, very beautiful and easy to process material.

However, it must be used wisely:

Wooden fixtures should be shaped so that all heating elements (cartridges and the lamps themselves) are as far away from the wooden structural elements as possible.
It is better that the lamps look up: then the upward flow of heated air will not cause deformation of the wood.
Lamps stand apart, the very style of manufacturing of which involves the use of natural cracks in dried wood. For example, a log hanging on chains with lamps looks great both dry and cracked.

For fire safety reasons, it is undesirable to place wooden chandeliers under combustible ceiling elements.
Yes, the same log on chains will look amazing under an equally old-looking one; however, if it catches fire, the fire will spread very quickly.
Wooden lamps are perfect for a bedroom or living room.. But in the kitchen with its abundance of steam when cooking or in a damp bathroom, wood is out of place.
It cracks quickly; besides, raw wood is no longer a dielectric at all.

When the phase is shorted to the wooden elements of the lamp, it is quite possible to get an electric shock. If at this moment you hold on to a grounded pipe or bathtub, troubles can be very serious ...

Homemade

Do I need to say that a thing made by one's own hands pleases much more than a bought one? Yes, your lamp may not be as neatly made as the purchased one; but the joy of creativity is worth it for the sake of it to come to terms with the small flaws of the product.

In addition, you will know for sure that your lamp is made in one copy. Not a single guest, coming to you, will see exactly the same chandelier as at home. Homemade ceiling chandeliers are always exclusive.

coffee service

We will need:

Dry board from any wood. The texture of ash is very beautiful; oak can not be stained and varnished. But it will fit common pine, spruce or birch.
Three translucent coffee cups and three saucers.
Three cartridges for a small base with mounts for them.
Three matching light bulbs. Preferably - LED: remember the fire safety recommendations outlined just above.
Three or six rubber pads. The quantity depends on the method of fastening the cartridges.
Meter - two twin-core copper wire minimum section. 0.75 mm is enough for the eyes.
A thin chain or twisted cord in order to hang the structure from, for example.
Four screws to a ring instead of a hat. It is for them that our lamp will be suspended.

In addition, you need to stock up on a drill with wood and tile drills, pliers and a screwdriver.

Let's get to work:

We process the planed board with sandpaper - at first coarse, then finer.
We drill three holes where the cartridges will be located.
If noble types of wood are used, then the processing of the board ends here. If the tree is simpler, we cover it with stain and after drying we varnish it twice.
Nitro-lacquer dries in the air in just a couple of hours, so you won’t have to wait long.
Then comes the most dangerous step: we need to drill holes in the coffee cups and saucers without breaking them.
We use only and exclusively a drill for glass and tiles. Great efforts are unacceptable; we drill slowly, without distortions. The key moment is when the tip of the drill goes through: a little more pressure on the drill at this point will crack the cup or saucer.

We cling to each cartridge of the wire. Until we fasten them together.
We screw the entire future lamp into a single whole. If our cartridges use platforms with holes for screws, we attract them to the board directly through the holes in the saucer and cup.
If there is a hollow threaded tube and a nut at the end of the cartridge, again we pass them through the cup, saucer and board. A rubber gasket is placed between metal and glass.
You can cut it yourself from an unnecessary bike or car camera; you can use the ready-made right size from any repair kit for plumbing.
We screw the screws with rings into the back of the board.
We connect the cartridges in parallel. You should not leave twists wrapped with electrical tape: we will carefully make even the side of the lamp that no one will see. Use a block to connect the wires.

The block is fixed on the back side of the board in any way - with a drop of glue or a screw. A piece of wire is clamped in it, which will be connected to the wiring.
We cling to the rings on the back of the chain or cords; their other end is attached to a hook in the ceiling. The wire is started along one of the chains. Light bulbs turn on.

Press the switch and enjoy.

As you understand, the forms that wood chandeliers can take are limited only by your imagination. Let's show some more original designs.

Sailboat made of driftwood and TV packaging

This original lamp made from driftwood of a bizarre shape picked up in the forest. The author kindly posted a photo of his creation to the network.

The design, of course, is not a monument to fire safety. However, remember that LED lamps are extremely economical and practically do not heat up. If so, the risk of fire is reduced to nothing.

Chandelier from dry boards and rope

Here, two ready-made matte shades are used as light sources. The most simple and inexpensive. Everything else is the author's improvisation.

What is most striking is not that the lamp is made by hand: as you can see, there is nothing structurally complex in it. It is surprising that the author of the work managed to see beauty in such a seemingly worthless thing as an old board. And show this beauty to others.

Please note: in this design, it is also worth using only and exclusively energy-saving or LED lamps.

Incandescent lamps, especially high wattages, will pose a very real fire hazard.

Beam with pots

And such ceiling lights are not mass-produced. Looks very original. To drill the bottoms of the pots, you also need to use only and exclusively tile drills. In addition, incandescent lamps should not be used here either. Even the weak ones.

Hollowed out log with soffits

Another living nightmare of a fire inspector. However, here, too, the use of light sources with minimal heat release reduces the risk of fire to nothing.

Despite the exaggeratedly simple appearance of the lamp, it is difficult to call it made in five minutes on the knee: it was certainly difficult to hollow out a log inside.

Conclusion

If you like the wooden ceiling lights described and shown, great. Even better, if you have your own, original ideas. As you can see, they can be the most unexpected. Good luck in creativity!

In contrast to the rapid progress of technology, more and more people are turning to the origins when arranging their homes. natural materials, simplicity of lines - become relevant again. As you know, lamps carry an important mission, as if they set the general background in the interior. Original chandeliers, sconces or floor lamps made of wood will ideally fit into rooms decorated in eco-style. The beauty is that you can make them yourself, with an eye to the features of your room.
Consider vivid examples of wood crafts, depending on the type of base used.

Finished base

Lamps created on the base look great finished products from wood. Everything that your imagination allows will be used: from a cart wheel, an old barrel, to the steering wheel of a ship purchased at a flea market.
Surely, many have seen massive wooden chandeliers made of wheels in atmospheric establishments. Equipped with candle-shaped bulbs, they look like aliens from the Middle Ages. Why not make such a lamp with your own hands?

Wheel chandelier

You will need: a base wheel (you can find it in large building supermarkets), a dozen light bulbs imitating burning candles, mounting chains and a ceiling overlay to hide the wires. Decorate it with forged details to your taste.

Can't find a wheel? It doesn't matter, with the help of ordinary wooden clothespins you can make funny "plafonds". Even a teenager can handle this job.

Plafond from clothespins

And another masterpiece from wooden clothespins - on metal mesh attach clothespins in tiers. Such a ceiling can be made in an hour by connecting a child - both informative and useful for business. Complete it with an original candlestick, and a romantic atmosphere in the house is guaranteed.

Clothespin candlestick

And all he needs is tin yes, a couple of dozen clothespins, you don’t even need to glue anything.

But what a miracle can be made from ordinary wooden hangers. Drill a hole under the hook, thread onto the pin and fasten tightly by fanning them out.

Plafond of trempils

Even an old dry barrel will come in handy - just take it out through one of the side boards. It turns out a great lantern for evening gatherings under the stars.

Barrel lamp

wooden balls

The most popular do-it-yourself lamps are often spherical in shape. So, in fact, from the waste you can make an original branch ball-plafond.
The same technique is used here as when creating thread balls. To do this, wrap a regular-shaped inflatable ball with a film, attach small pieces of sticks with a thermal gun (10-12 cm - based on the size of the ball, the smaller it is, the shorter the sticks are.)

Ball-shaped ceiling

Done, you can enjoy the exclusive ceiling. If desired, open it with paint, varnish or silver from a spray can.

In the same way, you can randomly wrap fresh willow twigs (or sprouts of young bamboo) around a round (square or cylindrical) base. True, it will take longer to stand the finished lamp for the branches to dry properly.

Willow ceiling

Truly magnificent lamps-balls are obtained from branches of medium thickness, cut into rounds. Drill a hole in the center in each, do not make it too small - the light transmission of the "plafond" will depend on this. And glue them according to the algorithm described above.

Plafond from branches

Take branches of different diameters to fill the surface of the base as tightly as possible when gluing.
Such an original lamp will decorate country house even during the daytime. Definitely worth spending a few hours to create it.

Country plafonds

A spectacular chandelier can be made from thin slices of wood and slices of bark - the most difficult thing is to make a neat cut. Connect them one by one, considering that the tiers should be of different sizes and arranged in descending order, imitating a cone.

Chandelier bump

Found a lush rhizome - excellent. This is a ready-made lamp for the bedroom - you just need to paint it to match the existing interior.

Rootstock chandelier

And in the evening your room turns into forest thickets - so realistic chiaroscuro.

We attach snags

Amazing lamps are obtained from ordinary snags. Of course, they can be ennobled by sanding and varnishing, the main thing is to choose a “plot” more interesting.

driftwood lamp

Complement the block with a modern spotlight on a thin “leg” - you get a clearly designer thing, and you can’t say that it was all done by yourself

Polished and lacquered knotted koryaks, coupled with a laconic lampshade made of paper (fabric or bamboo straw), look very stylish.

Driftwood lamps

naughty twigs

Looks great lamp, created from the vine. Lovely mustache curls add playfulness and charm to the product. And there is no need to injure the plants - use the branches left after the next autumn pruning.

Vine lamp

Unusual chandeliers can be built from straight segments, although they look a little ominous, they allow you to maintain an eco-style in a country house.

Vine chandeliers

Moreover, it is not at all necessary to adhere to a certain geometry. Both the mentioned branch ball and the “whisk” dotted with LEDs will look great.

Geometry of fixtures

And here's how to decorate boring rectangular table lamps. This option is good not only for summer cottages, but also brings an atmosphere of natural warmth and comfort to the apartment.

Decoration for lamps

Such a lampshade is easy to make with your own hands. Paste a wooden or metal frame with pressed paper, attach a cartridge with a lamp inside. As a finish, use branches of different sizes - no one will definitely have this.

We use the "gifts of the forests"

Street light

And here is the not-so-difficult option. Make a notch in the trunk of a dead tree in the area, and insert a kerosene or LED lamp inside on solar panels. Original, simple and soulful! Such a street lamp is well protected from bad weather and warms the soul on long winter evenings, shining from under the snow cap.

By the way, there is another plus - you do not have to suffer with uprooting the hemp.

Very unusual shades are obtained from birch bark, cover it with a finished lampshade made of thick paper or fabric. Only use such a lamp with caution.

Plafond from the bark

Since the bark can quickly dry out, crack and even ignite from strong heat, safety is paramount. It is preferable to install fluorescent or LED lamps - they heat up much less than conventional ones, and they consume energy significantly more economically.

Or you can just cut a birch log, drill holes (not through holes - to match the size of the base), screw a few light bulbs in a row and attach them above the dining area or desktop.

Birch lamp

During the New Year holidays, ceiling lamps decorated with cones will be appropriate. Equip them with small, barely visible LEDs and the lamp will shine, spreading intricate patterns of chiaroscuro on the walls, which will further emphasize the festive atmosphere.

Plafonds with cones

Bring the cones with white paint to create the effect of frost, you can crush them with salt crystals on top.

Cutting boards

A wonderful lamp comes out of scraps of boards for shelves - nail them to the base - ends in a circle. The main thing is to properly fit them in size and carefully grind the sections so that there are no burrs.

Plank lamp

You can slightly reduce the thickness of the boards closer to the center so that more light comes out.

If you are "on you" with figured wood cutting - try to recreate something similar. From diamond-shaped notches-cuts, form simple geometric patterns - this way the craft will look neater. These wonderful shades are appropriate in any interior - as a chandelier, wall lamp or floor lamp.

Curly cutting

Or you can just put an ordinary candle inside and set it on the table, turning off all the rest of the light in the room. We are sure that the household will appreciate such work!

On the suburban area Such a lamp-hanger will be good. This versatile craft can also be used as a street lamp in the gazebo, and you can hang frequently used items nearby (kettle, keys, towel, etc.)

Lamp with hanger

And all you need is to put together curly cut boards in random order, varnish or stain, and attach metal plates, hooks, a light bulb holder or a kerosene stove. This is easy to do with your own hands, even without, as such, the experience of carpentry.

Security

And finally, a little about security. Given that the tree burns well, you should not use incandescent lamps in products made from it. Overheating and a small spark are enough to make the chandelier blaze like a fire under the ceiling. Therefore, use LED bulbs - they do not heat up at all even with prolonged use. Use non-flammable and non-toxic materials to process products.
Since wood is a natural material, and is an excellent environment for the development of mold fungus and pests, it is imperative that you treat the street lamp with fungicides (antiseptics, insecticides). Due to the fact that such a lamp is outdoors, you should not be afraid of harmful fumes. LED strip - what you need to know when choosing Overview and installation of ceiling LED panels, advantages and disadvantages How to quickly make a homemade lamp from a glass jar?

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Over the past few decades, there has been practically no design trend left that would not use wood products to one degree or another. The lamp in general and the chandelier in particular are objectively one of the most noticeable interior items, so hanging chandeliers made of wood are deservedly considered perhaps the most popular trend at the moment.

Features of ceiling lamps made of wood

Any wooden object in the interior of the room on a subconscious level is associated with warmth and comfort. Traditionally, home-made wooden chandeliers are used in all areas of oriental themes, where the geometric correctness of the lines and at the same time the warmth of natural wood contribute to a peaceful rest.

Such a direction as country is generally impossible without the use of natural materials. The rural style at all times was characterized by the use of slightly rough unusual forms. The massive appearance of such lamps creates a feeling of reliability.

Antique wooden chandelier is associated with medieval romance and knightly tournaments. Inclusions of forged metal elements give this design an exquisite lightness and unique flavor.

Advantages of wooden lamps

The first thing that catches your eye is the naturalness of such a chandelier.. It is difficult to find a more environmentally friendly material. Moreover, being constantly near a heat source, wood releases into the atmosphere beneficial to health. essential oils and micronutrients.
The processing technology of this material, as a rule, is not very complex.. Relatively simple assembly wooden structures accessible even to children.

Chandeliers for summer cottages made of wood are deservedly considered perhaps the best solution.. After all, the cottage itself is designed for a country holiday closer to nature.
Not the last role is played by the price of the structure.. Even if you use total cost homemade chandeliers will be available for almost any budget. But as a rule, all costs end with the purchase of cartridges, light bulbs and wires, and a few boards or twigs can always be found in any country house.

What are the disadvantages of such lamps

Opponents will immediately point out to you the fire hazard of such a chandelier. These statements, of course, have some truth, but with proper installation and use of LED or other slightly heated light sources, you are practically in no danger. In addition, on sale there are a lot of natural impregnations that prevent ignition.

Important: such home-made lamps, no matter how you impregnate them and no matter how competently you collect them, it is highly undesirable to place them near sources of open fire. For example, next to the fireplace or in the barbecue area.

Like it or not, wood is a living material and very hygroscopic. Wooden chandeliers for a bath look great, but it is better to mount them away from showers and steam rooms. Constant change in temperature and high humidity far from contributing to the preservation of the array. In this case, a chandelier under a tree is more suitable.
Another serious problem of this material is the high probability of damage to the array by various pests. But as mentioned above, no one bothers you to impregnate your chandelier with natural protective compounds.

A few words about self-assembly

Do-it-yourself antique chandelier made of wood, the thing is quite real. In essence, all you need is a great desire and a standard set of carpentry tools, which is in almost every home.

To create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere in a residential area, it is necessary to organize high-quality and technically competent lighting using different devices.

For lovers of original solutions, we recommend that you pay attention to wooden lamps that you can make yourself. Recently, such products can be found in various cafes, catering establishments, museum and art galleries, and other public places.

Features and practicality of wooden lamps

Natural wood is characterized by high aesthetic properties. This is an excellent raw material that will allow skilled craftsmen to realize the most daring fantasies. However, against the background of numerous advantages of the possibility of exploitation wooden products limited by some of their shortcomings.

First about the benefits:

Easy to operate.
Environmental Safety. Even when exposed to high temperatures, no toxic substances are released. The use of natural wood can have a positive effect on a person with chronic diseases respiratory tract. This is especially true when using products made from coniferous trees.
Wood is considered a malleable material from which various works of art can be created. The versatility of this raw material allows it to be used for the manufacture of products of various configurations and shapes that will fit into any interior.
Natural wood can be used in conjunction with plastic, metal or glass.

disadvantages

Despite the many advantages, the tree has several disadvantages:

This is one of the most flammable materials, so it is not recommended to use it in rooms with fire sources - fireplaces, burners, etc. To increase fire safety, wood is covered with special protective equipment preventing combustion and ignition.
Without a protective coating, the wood will remain sensitive to sudden changes in temperature and high levels of humidity. This imposes other restrictions on wooden lamps associated with operation in bathrooms and kitchens.
Wood is a habitat for various small pests including termites and bedbugs. To protect against them, it must also be covered with protective equipment.

It is important to know! Immunity to temperature changes explains the fact that conventional filament lamps cannot be used in wooden lamps. Ideally, these should be LED products, less often - fluorescent or halogen lamps.

Styles and forms used

Any lighting device, regardless of the material of manufacture, according to the method of installation and use, can be divided into three main categories:

suspension;
point;
ceiling.

Pendant lights are considered more common, because in last years the fashion for antiquity and retro style returns. A wooden ceiling chandelier is suitable for use in spacious rooms and living rooms, while spotlights will look perfect in small spaces with low ceilings.

The main style directions when creating the interior of a room and lamps:

Oriental theme implies the use of natural wood or solid wood that does not contain secondary impurities. Designers try to observe clear geometric shapes, straight lines, decorating appliances with patterns characteristic of oriental culture.
Products in the style of "country" look as simple as possible, and sometimes rude. But with proper operation and choosing the right interior, the lamps look profitable, increase comfort and create a spirit of unity with nature.
Retro. It is possible to manufacture extravagant lighting fixtures that were used in the old days.
Modern - modern lamps, in which they try to combine wooden and forged elements, including lattices and patterned designs.
The chalet implies the use of only natural wood; according to the idea, the products should enhance unity with nature.
The classic style can be attributed to a minor retro branch. Luminaires are characterized by smooth lines and graceful forms. In the manufacturing process, wood and stained glass are used.

Wooden lighting fixtures can belong not only to different styles, but also be made in one form or another. The most popular of them:

In recent years, the wheel lamp has been gaining popularity among connoisseurs of antique interiors. It is mounted under the ceiling on beautiful chains or rails using special candles (light bulbs that resemble these products in shape). Light sources are often used in luxurious castles and antique-styled restaurants. Provides uniform illumination throughout the space.
Large beam with candles. For its production, they take an ordinary log of a solid shape, which is suspended from the ceiling on a chain. The device will be a wonderful element of decor in living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms, but in the kitchen and other small-sized rooms, the lamp will look too bulky.
Hanging chandelier made of boards tied with ropes. Usually made in conjunction with matte shades, made in a simple design. It can be supplemented with various decorative elements - everything is limited only by the author's imagination.
A tree root lamp is an unusual option, which is made using dry tree roots and ropes. These lighting fixtures can be used complete with wooden lining, but it is important to take into account a small nuance: the operation of light sources with a minimum operating temperature, since they are in close proximity to the wooden walls of the product.
A timber beam with several pots or lamps. original solution for ceiling chandelier.
Children's lamps, shaped like animals, stars, balls, vehicles etc.

Varieties of lamps

The variety of wooden lamps is not limited to the models listed above. The main limiting factor in their creation is the imagination of the author. A few simple and most obvious solutions that can be taken as a basis for the manufacture of these lighting fixtures:

A floor high lamp can be created from wooden slats. Usually the product is installed in the center of the room or in some prominent place.
Wooden case made of thin sheets of pressed veneer, having a non-standard shape.
Wall lamp small sizes made from sawn timber.
Floor lamp from an old pallet. A simple yet extraordinary product. For its production, you can take glass jar and sawn pallet.
U-shaped lamp made of wooden slats, which can be decorated with a variety of woven materials.
From small parts wooden pallets you can create small table lamps.
A wooden box can become a frame for a chandelier, under which several matte shades are hidden.
You can take an ordinary wooden snag, treat it with protective materials and embed neon light sources. The result is a beautiful table lamp.
Lamps are also made from small stumps, which are usually not processed. The result is an attractive, romantic option.
Old tin can, two small boards. And nothing else is needed to create an unusual, simple and functional device!
A wooden snag can serve as a candlestick for a lamp imitating a candle.
Thin pressed sheets can be used to create a chandelier whose shades resemble flower buds.

DIY designer lamps

We offer you options for the independent manufacture of various wooden lamps, from the preparation of materials to step-by-step instructions.

Preparation of the necessary materials

Wooden lamps can be made from a variety of raw materials: parts of a tree (rhizome, stump, branches, snags), processed wood (boards, plywood sheets, veneer), etc. The final choice depends on what idea you decide to bring to life. On the other hand, it is important to properly process and prepare any material for use:

dry the wood well;
impregnate with special substances that increase fire resistance and protection against insects, mold;
when choosing a material, carefully inspect it and make sure that there is no decay;
in the process of creating a lampshade, use original cartridges, glue the parts with epoxy.

What lamps to use

Wood is a flammable material, which makes it possible to use certain light sources. It is strictly forbidden to use lamps with a filament, because when glowing, it releases a huge amount of heat, heating not only the cartridge, but also the wood.

On a note! Ideally, LED lamps and strips should be used, most of which emit a “cold” white glow and practically do not heat up the frame of the product. To date, they are the safest elements from a fire point of view.

Master class: lamps from boards

For the production of such a chandelier, you can take several bars of square section (up to 100x100 mm). Specific dimensions depend on how large the final product should be. Apart from them. a mirror is useful. It is recommended to start any work with a sketch of the future chandelier. Be sure to include actual dimensions.

The further process looks like this:

Stock up on four bars of the same size.
Form a castle on the edge of each of them. On one side there should be an empty rectangular cavity, on the other - a convex central part that will go into such a cavity. To do this, you need a jigsaw with a wood file.
Assemble the structure together, be sure to glue the parts together. Paint the desired color over the frame.
Moving from above, pass the cable and install the cartridge on it. Fix the last element on the inside of the frame using special brackets.
At the top, install a mirror part that will reflect the rays of light in the right direction.
Build a chain hanger.

Master class: lampshades and lamps made of plywood

Plywood is considered one of the most convenient and easy-to-use wood materials, for the processing of which you do not need to have special skills. A plywood lamp can be installed almost anywhere - from the terrace country house and ending different rooms apartments.

Pick up a sheet of plywood and draw a layout of the future product on it, not only indicating the desired dimensions, but also setting them actually on the sheet. The result should be a three-dimensional lamp, so you need to make blanks for all four sides.

Step-by-step instruction:

Transfer the templates for all sides to plywood of the desired thickness, indicating the actual dimensions of the future device.
Cut out these shapes with a jigsaw. You can use a hand tool or automatic type. If the shape of the lamp is complex, then a laser machine is indispensable.
Sand all edges on the cut with sandpaper.
Do the same with the materials that will be used as roofing. Observe the dimensions, do not forget to sand the edges.
Then you need to glue all the blanks, making sure that the thin sheets are close to each other and securely fastened. Place the bars to which the walls will be glued.
Place a cartridge inside the product and secure it. Be sure to make a hole through which the wire will be output.
Attach the bottom and top pieces. All these elements must be glued to the same corner bars.
It remains to create a suspension or mount for wall mounting.

Master class: lamps and chandeliers from branches

Branches can be found almost everywhere, so they are rightfully considered the most available material to create unusual wooden lamps. Go to the nearest park or square, collect a few branches and get to work.

Important! Unlike other wooden blanks, branches do not need to be dried. The presence of moisture in them causes flexibility and the ability to create unusual shapes. Over time, they will dry themselves, so that the lighting fixture will retain its final shape.

Lampshade can be made different ways: weaving or tying thick branches with ropes. Wood can be combined with other materials, including metal frames, forged elements.

Install a cartridge inside the lampshade or fasten led strip using soft wire. If you want, you can paint wooden frame in the desired color.

Master class: log lamp

When making such lighting device you can use a log or snag. First you need to dry the lumber and apply a protective coating that prevents insects and mold. Create a blank of the desired shape and dimensions. Make special holes for the cartridge, fix the hangers and place the electrical wiring inside. On a log, you can install several shades or lampshades made from glass or cans.

If you want to save yourself the trouble, then go to lighting stores and buy ready-made wooden lamps. Now you know their advantages and disadvantages, so it will not be difficult for you to verify the quality of the proposed product, to ensure its correct and competent operation. At self-manufacturing appliances, let your imagination run wild, but do not forget about the simple rules of fire and electrical safety.

Overall dimensions of the lamp, mm: 337x559x419 (width x depth x height)

Form the base

The free-form details of the base provide a good opportunity to practice building contours using the zoom-to-scale grid method, since these details should first of all look expressive, and the accuracy of sizing in this case is not very important in this case.

1. Enlarge all templates to the specified sizes. From 19 mm material, cut out two blanks for base A and one bracket B. From 10 mm boards, make two blanks for racks C. Fasten the base and rack blanks in pairs with double-sided tape.

2. Use spray adhesive to attach the paper templates to the blanks. Mark with an awl the center of a 6mm hole on one of the C-pillars. Then cut the pieces along the contour, leaving a small allowance on the outside, and sand to the line. Save the 19mm offcut to make spacer D shown in fig. one.

3. Now remove the templates, separate and sand the parts. Planing or grinding align the edges of the halves of the base A, which will be glued together. Mill lamellar nests in both edges and glue the base, squeezing the parts with your hands for several minutes, until the glue begins to set; then gently lay the adhesive on a flat surface to dry. When the glue is completely dry, sand parts A, B and C with #220 sandpaper.

Note. When sanding the C-pillars, keep the center of the hole marked earlier. If necessary, deepen the hole with an awl.

4. Take the cut saved for the D spacer and transfer the contours of the C-pillars to it (photo A). Then mark the height according to the dimensions shown in fig. 1. File the height spacer and sand the top and bottom edges. Apply glue between the lines on both sides of the spacer (photo B) and clamp the part between the posts, aligning it with the marked contour lines.

Note. When gluing the posts, make sure that the marked center of the hole is located on the outside of the gluing.

When the glue dries, saw off the protruding parts and sand the spacer flush with the edges of the uprights.

5. Stick a piece of double-sided tape on the bottom edge of the C / D gluing and attach it to the base A (photo C). Do the same with bracket B, aligning it with the center of the hole in the uprights (photo D). Then drill and countersink pilot holes through the base and secure the B/C/D assembly with screws as shown.

6. Drill a 6mm hole through the posts and bracket at the marked point (photo E) and glue the dowel into the hole. When the glue is dry, cut off the protruding ends of the dowel and sand flush with the surfaces of the C-pillars.

Unscrew the screws from the base, separate the bracket with the uprights and remove the adhesive tape. Then reattach the assembly to the base with screws and some glue.

Make a wooden lampshade

We made a lampshade using two devices: a circular (for band saw) and milling (described in the "Advice of the master").

1. Using a compass, mark a center and a circle with a diameter of 158 mm on a 6 mm board. Drill a 3mm hole in the center, cut out the disc and sand the edges. Mill an annular groove on the underside of disc E,.

2. For shell F, saw off a strip 1 mm thick from the edge of the workpiece with dimensions of 25x32x485 mm.

Note. Install a splinter guard in the saw table and saw off the strip from the outside to avoid dangerous kickback.

Sand the strip and cut it to the final length.

3. Mark the line where the ends of the strip overlap. Then glue the shell F (photos F and G). When the glue is dry, gently sand the outside of the piece to make the overlapped edge invisible. Glue the shell to disc E (photo H) and leave to dry.

4. Countersink the hole on the inside of disk E and attach the lampshade with a screw to bracket B. Apply any finish. (We sprayed semi-gloss nitro varnish from an aerosol can three times.)

The compact LED light with magnetic base is easy to install and provides easy access for changing batteries. Secure the mounting plate with small pan head screws. Then just insert the batteries and turn on the lamp to make the world a little brighter.

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