DIY lamps and lampshades. Ideas, master classes
Hi all!
Creating or decorating lamps and lampshades is not only an incredibly interesting activity, but also quite useful: it allows you not only to create a unique item, in full accordance with the interior of your home, but also to save a lot of money. It is enough to buy the simplest lamp for little money and decorate it to your liking. And there are a huge number of options for what and how to do, in the most different techniques, using a wide variety of materials.
I have selected ideas for creating and decorating lamps for you and me, I hope you can choose for yourself suitable option:) Enjoy watching!
The lampshade is decorated using decoupage technique, the base of the lamp is made of books
The decor of the metal frame of the lampshade with feathers is very stylish :)
Quite often fabric or paper flowers are used to decorate lampshades; the result is very romantic :)
Flowers made of fabric with candle processing
Calico bundles are used as flowers here.
Twisted fabric flowers
Ready-made flowers are used here
The flower is made of a cotton strip of fabric, strung on one side and gathered into a bud
Spiral roses from newspapers
The bottom of the lampshade is decorated with spiral paper roses
Ikea lampshade decor with paper flowers
Lampshades made of lace and knitted napkins
The shape is given with glue
The balloon is inflated and lace napkins are applied to it using glue. After drying, the ball is pierced, deflated and removed.
Very nice option: a birdcage is used as the base of the lamp, the lampshade is decorated using decoupage technique with obsolescence.
Even an umbrella can be used for a chandelier :)
Even scraps of fabric scraps can be used: wrapped and tied in a knot. This option fits perfectly into the design country house or children's room.
Buttons
To make lamps, various glass containers - jars, bottles - are very often and successfully used. Below I have given a master class on making such a lamp.
A bottle as a lamp base - a similar master class is also given below
It’s a little more complicated here - at the bottom of the back side of the bottle there is a hole drilled through which the cord is inserted.
The lamp is made of figured metal sheet
The origami technique has been successfully used to create lampshades
Fabric strips glued to the base of the lampshade
Lampshade made from various retro leaves
Lampshade from a basket - why not? :)
The second life of a metal colander
Unnecessary forks and spoons have created a very interesting option chandeliers:)
A very nice solution: stretched onto a frame metal grid and beat the poultry house. I think for a children's room.
And here's more on the bird theme :)
Painting a lampshade with acrylic paints
Fine veneer lampshade
The base of the lamp is covered with sea shells
Knitted lampshades - they look very cozy :)
Decorate lampshades with memorable photos and slides
The flowers on this lamp are the bottom from plastic bottles:)
Lampshades are covered with paper circles
Plant lampshade :) I think it’s still a little hot for the flower there :)
Lampshade made of laces
The decoupage technique is also used here.
Very interesting solution- wire as an art object :)
The lampshade is decorated with strips of fabric
Lamp made from branches 
The lampshade is decorated with crumpled-squeezed coffee filters (muffin tins)
Glass vase lampshade
The base of the lampshade is made up of unwanted toy soldiers, glued on and painted. spray paint
Creative lampshade made from felt strips
Lampshade made from ping pong balls :)
Floral decor
And many, many more different ideas...
Master class on making a lamp from a can with a metal lid from Tom&Brit (bestofinteriors.com)
Punch holes with a nail to create a hole
Insert the cartridge
Paint it one color
Screw in the light bulb and insert it into the jar
The lamp is ready :)
Paper lamps from varrell.com
We need an image of a castle
Cutting out, cutting out windows, gluing
We place a battery-powered spotlight inside
Rope Chandelier by Sarah M. Dorsey (sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.com)
We will need a rope, Mod Podge glue (can be replaced with diluted PVA), a ball
To create the wavy shape, Sarah used wooden slats. Lay out the mold and coat it with glue to secure it.
After drying, place it on the ball and coat it generously with glue.
After drying, remove the lampshade from the ball and paint it with white spray paint - Sarah has four layers
A very beautiful lampshade made from granny squares from the author of the resource Aboutgoodness.com 
We cover the lampshade with fabric
Fold the strip of fabric in half lengthwise and roll it into a roll.
Straighten slightly
Apply glue to the fold and glue it to the base
Master class on creating a base for a lampshade from Kiri (ilikethatlamp.com)
Required components
Wash the bottle thoroughly, disinfect and dry it
Cover with spray paint
Installation process
,
This is how a gin bottle turned into a base for a lampshade :)
As you can see, creating lamps and lampshades with your own hands is quite simple and very interesting. Give free rein to your imagination, create and let your home be beautiful and cozy!
Well, for those who still prefer to buy ready-made lighting fixtures, I recommend checking out a specialized online store Lampa.ua- www.lampa.kiev.ua/katalog/nastolnye_lampy/, where a huge range of high-quality and stylish table lamps, chandeliers, sconces, accessories, etc. from the best manufacturers and at very flexible, pleasant prices :) By the way, according to Google statistics, this online store is the most popular among Ukrainian buyers :) Use it with pleasure!
I wish everyone good luck and a great mood!!
DIY lamps and lampshades. Ideas, master classes
Hi all!
Creating or decorating lamps and lampshades is not only an incredibly interesting activity, but also quite useful: it allows you not only to create a unique item, in full accordance with the interior of your home, but also to save a lot of money. It is enough to buy the simplest lamp for little money and decorate it to your liking. And there are a huge number of options for what and how to make, in a variety of techniques, using a variety of materials.
I have selected ideas for creating and decorating lamps for you and me, I hope you can choose the right option for yourself :) Enjoy watching!
The lampshade is decorated using decoupage technique, the base of the lamp is made of books
The decor of the metal frame of the lampshade with feathers is very stylish :)
Quite often fabric or paper flowers are used to decorate lampshades; the result is very romantic :)
Flowers made of fabric with candle processing
Calico bundles are used as flowers here.
Twisted fabric flowers
Ready-made flowers are used here
The flower is made of a cotton strip of fabric, strung on one side and gathered into a bud
Spiral roses from newspapers
The bottom of the lampshade is decorated with spiral paper roses
Ikea lampshade decor with paper flowers
Lampshades made of lace and knitted napkins look very beautiful
The shape is given with glue
The balloon is inflated and lace napkins are applied to it using glue. After drying, the ball is pierced, deflated and removed.
A very beautiful option: a birdcage is used as the base of the lamp, the lampshade is decorated using decoupage technique with obsolescence.
Even an umbrella can be used for a chandelier :)
Even scraps of fabric scraps can be used: wrapped and tied in a knot. This option will fit perfectly into the design of a country house or children's room.
Buttons
To make lamps, various glass containers - jars, bottles - are very often and successfully used. Below I have given a master class on making such a lamp.
A bottle as a lamp base - a similar master class is also given below
It’s a little more complicated here - at the bottom of the back side of the bottle there is a hole drilled through which the cord is inserted.
The lamp is made of figured metal sheet
The origami technique has been successfully used to create lampshades
Fabric strips glued to the base of the lampshade
Lampshade made from various retro leaves
Lampshade from a basket - why not? :)
The second life of a metal colander
Unnecessary forks and spoons created a very interesting version of the chandelier :)
A very nice solution: a metal mesh is stretched over the frame and a poultry house is decorated. I think for a children's room.
And here's more on the bird theme :)
Painting a lampshade with acrylic paints
Fine veneer lampshade
The base of the lamp is covered with sea shells
Knitted lampshades - they look very cozy :)
Decorate lampshades with memorable photos and slides
The flowers on this lamp are the bottoms of plastic bottles :)
Lampshades are covered with paper circles
Plant lampshade :) I think it’s still a little hot for the flower there :)
Lampshade made of laces
The decoupage technique is also used here.
A very interesting solution - wire as an art object :)
The lampshade is decorated with strips of fabric
Lamp made from branches
The lampshade is decorated with crumpled-squeezed coffee filters (muffin tins)
Glass vase lampshade
The base of the lampshade is made up of unwanted toy soldiers glued on and spray painted
Creative lampshade made from felt strips
Lampshade made from ping pong balls :)
Floral decor
And many, many more different ideas...
Master class on making a lamp from a can with a metal lid from Tom&Brit (bestofinteriors.com)
Punch holes with a nail to create a hole
Insert the cartridge
Paint it one color
Screw in the light bulb and insert it into the jar
The lamp is ready :)
Paper lamps from varrell.com
We need an image of a castle
Cutting out, cutting out windows, gluing
We place a battery-powered spotlight inside
Rope Chandelier by Sarah M. Dorsey (sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.com)
We will need a rope, Mod Podge glue (can be replaced with diluted PVA), a ball
To create the wavy shape, Sarah used wooden slats. Lay out the mold and coat it with glue to secure it.
After drying, place it on the ball and coat it generously with glue.
After drying, remove the lampshade from the ball and paint it with white spray paint - Sarah has four layers
A very beautiful lampshade made from granny squares from the author of the resource Aboutgoodness.com 
We cover the lampshade with fabric
Fold the strip of fabric in half lengthwise and roll it into a roll.
Straighten slightly
Apply glue to the fold and glue it to the base
Master class on creating a base for a lampshade from Kiri (ilikethatlamp.com)
Required components
Wash the bottle thoroughly, disinfect and dry it
Cover with spray paint
Installation process
,
This is how a gin bottle turned into a base for a lampshade :)
As you can see, the matter is quite simple and very interesting. Give free rein to your imagination, create and let your home be beautiful and cozy!
Well, for those who still prefer to buy ready-made lighting fixtures, I recommend checking out a specialized online store Lampa.ua-, where a huge assortment of high-quality and stylish table lamps, chandeliers, sconces, accessories, etc. is presented. from the best manufacturers and at very flexible, pleasant prices :) By the way, according to Google statistics, this online store is the most popular among Ukrainian buyers :) Use it with pleasure!
I wish everyone good luck and a great mood!!
In those minutes or hours when the forces of nature are raging outside the window, be it rain or heavy snowfall, you want a warm, sincere and cozy atmosphere. As an option, immerse yourself in reading your favorite book, have a tea party with a pleasant interlocutor. You can also do some crafts, for example, building a frame for a lampshade with your own hands.
Those people who have a developed creative imagination will like this activity, because this is a way to show all their abilities. In addition, decorating your own home will only bring benefits, giving it a bit of charm and sophistication.
A number of advantages of independent work
When you make any crafts with your own hands, this implies the presence of certain advantages over finished products. Moreover, you can make any lampshade for a specific lamp with your own hands.
So, these advantages should be taken into account if there is a need to choose between purchasing ready-made solution or make a hanging frame for a lampshade with your own hands. And there are many of them:
- First of all, this is an opportunity to end up with an exclusive lampshade.
- The master has at his disposal a much wider range of decorative designs than store-bought products can offer.
- In some cases, cost savings cannot be ruled out, and significant ones at that.
- Involving children in the process will allow them to develop skills and Creative skills which will benefit everyone.
- By putting a piece of your soul into your work, you can make an original gift to your loved ones. Elderly relatives will especially appreciate this - it will be a pleasant reminder for them of their grandchildren and children.
- Don't discount it either psychological aspect- after all, this is an opportunity to put your plans into practice, and then be proud of the result.
- Suitable for work are things that have been accumulated over the years, but have never found further use.
The listed arguments are quite convincing, and therefore we can now move on to analyzing the theoretical part, how to make a frame table lampshade with your own hands.
Homemade frame
Without a doubt, the interior of any room should be filled with a special atmosphere where you can feel the comfort and harmony of your home environment. In this regard, every detail deserves attention, even seemingly trifles at first glance! But lighting fixtures are a completely separate matter, and in some cases they occupy a central place in the overall picture of the interior.
And as we know, it is not always possible to get what you want at a reasonable price. Therefore, we are increasingly leaning towards the need to manufacture similar products on one's own. This is especially true in cases where only the bases of old chandeliers, floor lamps, and table lamps remain. It would be a sin not to take advantage of this opportunity! Just a few more words worth mentioning about the types of lampshades:
- frame construction;
- frameless products.
Moreover, each of them has its own characteristics. But if you imagine everything in a general way, they also have similarities.
Frame for lampshade
Let's start by looking at frame lampshades. They have a rigid base on which the selected material is fixed. The frame can be of very different shapes and largely depends on the personal preferences and imagination of the manufacturer. And, of course, the availability of the necessary material is taken into account.
In addition, this design has a significant advantage - the distance between the lamp and the finishing material of the lampshade is immediately determined. It is maintained throughout the entire period of operation of the chandelier, lamp or table lamp.
In addition, the product turns out to be quite rigid (this quality is formed initially), which is already the main advantage of frame lampshades.
Frameless options
In fact, this can also be considered frame products, but with a noticeable difference. Here, the finishing material of the lampshade itself acts as a “solid” base. To give the required shape, a temporary frame is initially made, and the external decoration is attached to it. Typically using glue. And after the composition dries well, the base is removed.
When choosing the manufacture of such a “frame” of a lampshade for a table lamp, it becomes necessary to calculate in advance at what distance the device will be located. Its distinctive advantage is the low weight of the product in comparison with frame option. However, there is a drawback - accidental deformation of the shape can lead to the material being dangerously close to the lamp. And this is already fraught with various consequences - from melting to fire.
This especially applies to manufactured lampshades for a tabletop floor lamp or lamp. They can be damaged due to accidental mechanical impact.
What to choose as a material
Since the topic of the article concerns the production of lampshades with a base, we will not consider other options. Then the question arises, how to make a frame for a lampshade with your own hands? More precisely, what materials can be used to make a good and durable structure?
Here you should take into account the condition of the old lamp - if you only need to update the lampshade, and the frame itself remains intact, then you can get by with choosing a new finishing material. But at the same time, it may also be that it has already lost its functionality and has become unsuitable for further use. It is possible that the lamp does not have a frame at all, but there is a desire to make one.
You can visit a flea market and choose some old version lampshade, which can then be updated at home. And if this option doesn’t suit you, then it’s worth rummaging through your own warehouse, where you’ll most likely find suitable materials.
Garbage Candy
This is one of those options on how to make a frame for a lampshade with your own hands, when you don’t need to make any effort. special efforts to form a frame - in fact, it has already been created. Why not the base of a metal trash bin? It's hardly worth it big money. In many hardware stores you can find plastic options, but for our purposes, it is metal options that are needed (for obvious reasons).
If the shape and dimensions of the basket suit you, then the frame is almost ready. All that remains is to carefully cut a hole in the center of the bottom and securely fasten the lamp socket. In most cases, the bottom of the basket is solid a metal sheet, which is already convenient.
Now you can begin further design of the lampshade. In some cases, it is enough to paint the mesh surface in desired shade, and then decorate the upper and lower parts with some material.
Using wire
The most common material for making a frame is wire. The lampshade frame can be made using spot welding. However, here you need to have the appropriate skills and equipment, which not everyone has.
Therefore, it remains to fasten the elements by twisting. And since a rather thick material is generally used (due to its considerable rigidity and elasticity), they are fastened together with thin wire. An alternative is aluminum, but it is too plastic and easily deformed.
In addition to the material itself, you need to prepare a number of tools:
- Pliers - they will be used to bend and straighten the wire.
- Tongs with round jaws - convenient for twisting.
- Wire cutters - useful for cutting material.
- Hammer - you can also use it to straighten individual sections.
- Sandpaper- for cleaning frame elements before painting them.
- Thin wire - for twisting lampshade elements (connecting wire, 1 mm in diameter will be enough).
- Glue "Moment" - for a more reliable connection of elements.
Sometimes, in solving the problem of how to make a frame for a lampshade, you may need electrical tape for additional fixation of the elements, or a hacksaw for metal. Now the actual process of creating a wire frame, which can be represented in the form of several functional steps.
The first step is the diagram
After preparing the tools, you can get down to business. First, draw a lampshade on paper, how it should look in accordance with your personal tastes. It is also worth thinking carefully about its shape. In this case, the dimensions of the structure must be indicated in the diagram.
If fabric is chosen as the finishing material, then you cannot do without a full-fledged frame. It will maintain the shape of the product. However, when using paper, you can get by with basic rings.
Second step - preparation
For a wire lampshade frame with your own hands, you can choose aluminum material with a diameter of 4 mm. The required length is calculated by the formula: L=π*D, where π is 3.14 (the well-known number pi), D is the diameter of the lampshade circumference (shown earlier in the diagram). You just need to add another 100 mm for the connection. Now all that remains is to cut out the required length with a hacksaw.
Third step - foundation
At this stage, the lower ring of the frame is made, and the connection should be made in an overlap (5 cm). Another wire (connecting) is wound at this point. The connection itself should be impregnated with glue - this will strengthen the product. The top ring is made in a similar way.
Fourth step - ribs
It is worth tackling the side ribs, for which the same wire (4 mm in diameter) will do. The height of the do-it-yourself lampshade frame for a floor lamp or table lamp is selected when creating the diagram, and now segments of the required length are measured, only you should also make a reserve of 120 mm for bends. The number of ribs can vary to varying degrees depending on the specific situation: 8, 12, 16 or more.
Afterwards, you can proceed to securing the segment to the upper and lower rings. To do this, each workpiece is bent with pliers, having previously measured 60 mm on each side. They are then held together with a thin connecting wire, just like when creating rings. All joints should also be thoroughly blotted with glue.
Fifth step - lamp socket
A special suspension should be prepared for the cartridge. To do this, you need to bend a loop of wire so that it compresses the cartridge well, and the ends will extend from it in opposite directions. With their help, the suspension will be fixed to the upper ring, as well as the side ribs.
Actually, that's all - the frame for the lampshade is made with your own hands and now all that remains is to decorate it beautifully. Just remember that when using fabric, you should not screw in lamps with a power of more than 100 W.
Wire clothes hangers
If for some reason there is no material to make the frame, wire clothes hangers may come in handy. They need to be untwisted into even sections and straightened with pliers. After this, you can proceed to preparing parts for the lampshade frame.
The elements are connected in the same way as in the step-by-step instructions above. You can also fix it with glue or tape. At the same time, the manufacturing process itself is easy to cast - it will require much less effort. At the same time, you need to understand that the frame in this case will not be as rigid and durable as it should be.
Reinforcing mesh for plastering walls
This material can be found in any hardware store, and the meshes can be with cages different sizes depending on the conditions of use. For the lampshade frame with your own hands, you should choose a surface with cell sizes of 15x15 or 20x20 mm. To select the dimensions of the fragment, again, you should first draw up a diagram of the lampshade, where you should carefully indicate all the dimensions. After which the segment is simply rolled into a pipe, and the edges are connected with twisted wire, overlapping one or two cells.
Only in this case will the frame be in the form of a cylinder or a truncated cone. Therefore, if such a form does not contradict the style of the room and is completely satisfied with its appearance, then this best option. Otherwise, you'll have to find something else.
Fan grille
Many of us have once used a fan that has already become unusable. However, such a device has a useful element - a grid. It is usually present in all floor-mounted fans. So why not give it a second life?
Besides, definite shape already exists - a kind of spherical segment. However, if desired, the frame can be deepened by securing an additional tier of the same wire at the bottom. Or, as another option, lining it with some kind of material. Both will be quite appropriate.
Conclusion
It is not at all necessary to buy an expensive chandelier to decorate a room, bedroom, kitchen, living room and any other room. And if you consider how much they cost, it immediately becomes clear that it is easier to make a frame for a lampshade with your own hands. In addition homemade product can fit into the interior and add a bit of zest.
Besides, here again clean water psychology - looking at a frame made with your own efforts, especially with the support of friends and relatives, is many times more pleasant. You can immediately feel the room special atmosphere home comfort. Of course, if you approach the matter with soul and love.
Handicrafts always attract attention and delight most people. Creation unique interior always based on the fantasies and wishes of the owner. Lighting using table lamps plays an important role. For their production they are used various materials, which can be used to create your own unique decorative lampshade.
Making a frame
To create a reliable and strong frame, it is recommended to use steel, aluminum or copper wire, since these materials have good flexibility and an attractive appearance. Combination allowed different materials. The tools required for work are:
- pliers;
- round nose pliers;
- glue "Moment";
- hacksaw for metal;
- wire cutters.
To take into account all the nuances, it is recommended to draw a diagram of the lamp on paper in advance and determine the size of the future frame. Made from the thickest and most flexible wire with a diameter of about 4 mm. The frame of any shape is made. The simplest is considered to be the hemispherical shape of the frame. Anything that has a shape suitable for a lampshade can become auxiliary items when performing work. This will help create the correct shape of the frame, since when making parts it is recommended to use an auxiliary object as a template. On initial stage is being manufactured required quantity rings and ribs of the future frame, which are secured with thin wire and fixed with glue.
The lampshade holder is made in a similar way. The lamp socket is attached to the ring using thick wire and glue. The frame pattern is made from wire of a smaller diameter - 1 mm. Free pattern from different types wire different thicknesses will create even greater attractiveness than a pattern made from one type of wire.
Wire mesh
Tools:
- pliers;
- hacksaw for metal;
- wire cutters.
- as additional materials a metal rod or wire is used.
The construction mesh significantly saves time in the manufacture of the frame. From the finished weaving it is necessary to cut out parts along the contour of the pattern using a hacksaw. Typically, wire mesh lampshades have a cubic shape. It is necessary to make a frame from a metal rod. To do this, you need to bend the rod with pliers, creating the desired shape of the future frame. From finished parts going to lampshade the desired shape by stitching them together with thin metal wire. The cartridge is fixed in the lampshade using wire. The finished metal frame can be painted with enamel.
From a five liter plastic bottle
The neck and bottom are cut off from a plastic bottle. The resulting product is the basis for the future lampshade. For correct installation For this frame, you need to install the bottle on the rack with the bottom down. The socket is attached to the lamp stand.
Attention! Certain types plastics become toxic when heated. Before making a lampshade, make sure that the materials used are safe.
Making lampshades on a frame
From tapes
When creating a sophisticated strip lampshade, hot glue or sewing threads are used. The frame is wrapped with ribbons of different materials in an arbitrary manner. For reliability, the ends of the tapes are sewn to the frame. It is allowed to weave multi-colored ribbons and then secure them with hot glue, use beads, lace and other decorations.
Other interesting options
Fabric lampshade. The principle of decorating a frame with fabric is to cover it or paste it with parts pre-cut from existing material. This method works great metal frames. To create a beautiful lampshade, you need to cover the frame with fabric and secure it with sewing thread.
Paper lampshade. The method is suitable for all types of frames. Parts are cut out of paper and glued to the frame. Multi-colored paper creates beautiful lighting rooms, and cut out silhouettes or arbitrary figures will allow you to create a unique atmosphere in the room. This approach is most common in Japan, where paper products are in great demand.
Homemade lampshades without frame
From knitted lace doilies
Knitted napkins and regular PVA glue can help you create a real work of art. To work you will need a spherical template, PVA glue and knitted lace napkins. As a template, you can use a regular basin of the shape you like. The template must be smeared with glue and lace napkins placed on it. Having thickly covered the entire product with glue, leave it to dry for a while, then carefully remove it from the template. To consolidate the result, it is recommended to cover ready product varnish for decoupage. Be sure to cut out the hole for the shade before placing the doilies on the template.
Round lampshades made of threads
A round lampshade made of threads is created using a similar method, but is used as a template. balloon, and instead of ready-made knitted napkins, ordinary yarn comes into play. After covering the inflated ball with PVA glue, wrap it with threads. Apply the remaining glue thickly to the cocoon and let it dry well. When drying is complete, pierce the ball with a needle and carefully pull it out through the hole left around the ball's end. Decoupage varnish will fix the final result, and spray paint will create a unique and unique design Your lampshade.
Important! Do not wrap multiple layers of yarn around the ball. Leaving gaps will create a cozy atmosphere and allow light to diffuse.
Creative homemade lampshades
Paper cups glued together will create a voluminous and creative lampshade. Beautiful disposable cups made of paper are glued to each other using hot glue, forming a hemisphere. Using multi-colored glasses, you can create a unique color for the future lampshade.
Using a similar method, you can make a lampshade from plastic cups and the bottoms of plastic bottles, but heating of this material may be toxic. It is recommended to use the plastic lamp only with LED lamps, which do not heat up during operation.
Principles of room lighting
Lamp for the bedroom
To illuminate the bedroom, it is recommended to use several spotlights. Dim diffused light without glare will ensure the correct balance of light in the room. For reading, it is recommended to add a local lighting lamp to the interior, providing a directional light flux. When installing decorative lighting fixtures, it should be taken into account that their purpose is to unobtrusively illuminate the room and create a calm atmosphere in the bedroom.
Office lighting fixture
Office lighting should be effective in the location of the desk and work area. Floor lamps and table lamps do a good job of illuminating the workplace. Basic requirements for lighting fixtures in the office are the possibility of their free movement and regulation luminous flux monitor: the brightness of the lamp should be higher than the brightness of the monitor to ensure concentration and preserve the health of the human visual organs.
A few words about security
When making lampshades and shades, it is necessary to take into account the location of the lamp socket and its effect on the material of the product. Should be used with caution plastic products due to their toxicity and fusibility. Highly flammable materials must be handled protective coating to eliminate the possibility of fire. When creating a frame, pay attention to its balance, since careless impact on the device can lead to its destruction and subsequent negative consequences for premises and human health.
Hand-made lampshades and lampshades can complement and diversify the interior of your home. Unique and high-quality products become a source of pride for their creator. Compliance with safety regulations, responsible approach to creation decorative lamp and the selection of high-quality materials will ensure long-lasting service of the lighting device and give positive emotions to the guests and inhabitants of your home.
Decorating lamps or creating lampshades is not only an interesting, but also useful activity. You can get the perfect item that completely matches the interior of your home, and at the same time save a lot of money. You just need to buy the simplest lamp and make it exclusive. After all, the basis of comfort and individual style our home - these are things lovingly selected or made with our own hands. A good step-by-step instruction, following which step by step, you can independently invoice at least a whole furniture wall or kitchen set using the decoupage technique, at least make it original case on a sofa or armchair, or after a few evenings, put the lamp in a new square lampshade own production.
A cozy home is not only about the right furniture, but about the right lighting. Thanks to a beautiful lampshade, the interior will become exclusive, and the room will become warmer and more comfortable.
If you want to rearrange the room, then along with it you need to update the chandelier and floor lamp. You can simply buy a new product, or you can change the textiles on the lampshade yourself.
A detailed master class on making a lampshade will help you create a unique, decorative item interior After familiarizing yourself with all the possible manufacturing methods, you can choose exactly the option that will be ideal for you.
Material for making a lampshade
Having finished frame, you can start choosing material for the lampshade. It could be:
- textile;
- plastic;
- Knitting;
- leg-split;
- beads;
- paper.
Will also fit waste materials, which are usually thrown out:
- cardboard containers for eggs;
- newspapers;
- gift wrapping;
- old spare parts for a bicycle or car, etc.
When choosing material for a lampshade, you need to remember its color. It should perfectly suit the created style. In addition, you need pay attention to the lighting of the room. If the room is poorly lit during the day and is in twilight, then a lamp made of transparent or light material is more suitable for it. For bright room you can choose a dense and dark material for the lamp - but this will depend on the overall decoration of the room.
As you know, red and yellow add warmth and light to the room; Therefore, to make the room warmer, you need to install a lamp with a yellow or red lampshade. If the room is located on the south side, and the sun warms its walls all day, then the lampshade for the lamp installed in this room can be blue or green.
Gallery: DIY lampshade (25 photos)
How to make a lampshade frame with your own hands
The frame is a stable base, mainly consisting of two circles. Circles can be either different or the same diameter; they are connected to each other by vertical partitions. The length of the partition is the height of the lampshade.
To make cylindrical frame, you need to make two circles of the same diameter. If you need to make a classic frame for a lamp, then the bottom circle should be larger in diameter than the top.
Round shape can be obtained if the partitions are not straight, but slightly curved. The classic frame will only benefit from this.
The shape of the frame will be interesting if there is a ring at the base, but not at the top. It turns out that the concave partitions will be connected at the top at one point, and at the bottom they will be fixed at the same distance from each other.
Best suited for making a frame wire, since it can ideally keep its shape, and it is also non-flammable. Suitable for work copper, aluminum or steel wire with a diameter of 2 mm.
Types of lamps made by yourself
After renovating the room, I really want to update not only the furniture, but also the accessories. These include lamps, chandeliers, floor lamps and table lamps. It is desirable that such a piece of furniture be an exclusive detail; it can be installed in the room on coffee table or in the bedroom bedside table or on the chest of drawers.
To get an exclusive model of a chandelier, you need to attend handicraft exhibitions. If the model you like costs a lot of money, then don’t be upset. You just need to use your imagination, “turn on” your hands and head - then you can make an exclusive model with your own hands. Since a chandelier usually has not one, but several identical shades, their production will take more time than one.
Modern lampshades can have the most different shapes, decorate them to your liking. Preference is given to products decorated with colored beads.
If you want to update your table lamp shade, then ideal option there will be cardboard. It must be durable, but thin, then the product will be completely different from others. The work is performed in the following sequence:
- You need to cut out 4 identical frames from cardboard, similar to those into which photographs are inserted.
- You need to glue a piece of fabric to the back of each product.
- In each product, on the side, you need to make holes at the same distance. A needle or awl is suitable for this. Using laces, the parts are sewn together to create a lantern.
This method of creating a new lampshade is considered the simplest, and the product is very light. Depending on the situation in the room, the color of the fabric and cardboard is also selected. The decor of such a product can be anything.
Thread lampshade
A ball made of threads looks very impressive in the interior. To make it, you will need patience and perseverance, and besides them:
- threads or twine;
- inflatable round ball;
- PVA glue;
- scissors.
The work table needs to be covered with oilcloth or unnecessary newspapers, and only after that start working.
- The balloon needs to be inflated and tied with thread.
- We wrap the chosen thread around the ball. You can try making different patterns, or you can simply wind the thread around the ball without changing direction.
- The winding must be tight.
- Having reached the desired density, the thread can be cut.
- Carefully saturate the entire winding with glue. The better the thread is impregnated with glue, the stronger the lampshade will be after drying.
- When the glue is completely dry, the ball can be pierced with a needle and pulled out. Where the tail of the ball was, you need to cut a hole for the cartridge.
If, for some reason, you do not like the color of the resulting product, you can repaint it differently using spray paint.
The finished twine lampshade can be varnished, decorate with beads or beads.
Paper lampshade
To prevent the paper from heating up and catching fire when the light bulb is on, the lampshade should be quite large. Under such a lampshade, it is better to buy an economical light bulb that heats up less.
Many ideas for making a lampshade for a floor lamp from paper can be found on the Internet. Are used various colors, different figures are cut out. The result is a unique creation that can decorate any room.
DIY fabric lampshade
To work you will need:
- a piece of new fabric;
- scissors;
- tape measure or centimeter;
- thread and needle;
- pins;
- textile glue or stapler.
Next, you need to select an object for restoration: it could be an old desk lamp or any other lamp that has been “living” with grandma for a long time. Think it over in detail appearance, which should fit the already created interior of the room.
For example, you can make new lampshade for lamp from fabric to plaid. It is sewn onto a frame of a certain size. If the old lamp has a frame, then consider that half the work is already done. And if the lamp frame is missing, then this is not a disaster - you can make it yourself, there is nothing complicated about it. A lampshade made of checkered fabric is ideal for country style.
How to make a lampshade for a floor lamp? A master class on how to make it can be found on the Internet.
To sew a lampshade onto a cylinder-shaped frame, you need to measure its circumference and height. Make a pattern on the fabric according to the dimensions obtained, then cut it out like a template.
For the cone you need to make a blank from whatman paper. Try on what you cut out, trim off any excess. If something didn’t work out, it needs to be redone.
The fabric for the lampshade is attached to the cone, and the pattern or ornament must be placed correctly. To ensure a smooth surface, the fabric must be stretched.
The fabric for the lampshade can be cotton or linen.
Lampshade for a lamp in a children's room
When a child is small, a lamp in a nursery is very important. You can always buy such a product, but to make it, you need not only time, but also imagination. It is advisable to make a lampshade for a lamp together with your child in order to develop his imagination. Since the lampshade will be in a children's room, you need to completely trust the child's taste.
Naturally, the child will want to see his favorite cartoon characters on the night light. You will need to work hard and cut them out of paper together or buy ready-made translations. You need to use the idea with a print on cotton.
For the bedroom
If the bedroom is purely female, then the ideal option for a lampshade would be a model thread-related. The proposed option is knitted from white iris-type threads, which are used to knit napkins to decorate shelves or tables. You can choose a pattern for thin knitting needles, if that makes it easier for you.
For a classic frame, they start knitting a napkin not from 3 air loops. The length of the chain should be slightly longer than the top ring of the frame. Then the lampshade is knitted in the round, according to the pattern, like a napkin. It is possible that the height of the product will be greater than the length of the napkin, then you will need to knit several more rows.
The finished product needs to be washed and be sure to starch so that after drying it has a certain shape.
White knitted lampshade decorate with colored beads or colored ribbons- It all depends on your imagination.
In a creative experiment, the main thing is to choose the right shade of small decorative elements. When the style, color scheme and shape are chosen correctly, then even the most simple thing made with your own hands will look exquisite.
To make a home-made lampshade look neater and more beautiful, you need to first paint the new frame made of thick wire and then carefully wrap it with cotton tape. Then the fabric of the sewn lampshade will not be damaged.
Conclusion
It is very easy to update a lamp whose lampshade has, over time, lost its original appearance. After reading the relevant information and purchasing everything necessary materials, you can make a unique thing that will decorate the interior of your home.