Almost every person afterover a certain period of time, a lot of spoiled (at first glance) materials accumulate: fabrics, lampshades, plastic containers, threads, etc. From all these elements, you can create very interesting interior elements. But how?
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Some original solutions
There are several ideas on how to make lamps. You can make a pine cone lamp. Such a constructor will consist of:
- a plastic bottle of 5 liters;
- disposable spoons;
- super-glue;
- knife.
Types of lamps and their areas of application.The bottom of the plastic bottle is cut off and the cap is unscrewed. The resulting figure will serve as the basis for the lamp. Next, all the legs are removed from the plastic spoons. Using glue, the resulting heads are glued to the bottom edge of the bottle. For better adhesion, each part is pressed for a while, and then the next one is glued. After the first row, work begins with the second, but only so that the row has an offset, and the spoons are located with an overlap. When pasting the bottle, it is necessary that the heads of the spoons completely cover the plastic. After the entire structure is designed, a socket is screwed into the upper part and a low-power light bulb is inserted. If you use a strong lamp, the plastic will quickly begin to melt. How to make a paper lamp? For it you will need:
- cigarette paper;
- scissors;
- Double-sided tape;
- wire.
The frame of the future is created using wirechandeliers. To simplify the task, you can take a balloon or a ball. Wire is wound around their diameter and thus a round shape is created. But you should only take into account that if the base is a ball, it can be easily removed by deflating. But if a ball is used, the frame will consist of upper and lower parts.
</a>Scheme of a fluorescent lamp in a light fixture.Next comes the paper decoration. For convenience, the paper is cut into separate shaped elements, which are attached to the wire base using double-sided adhesive tape. And the final touch will be the attachment of the socket and lamp. Since we are dealing with paper, strong lamps cannot be taken, so that the paper does not ignite. How to make a "coffee" lamp? For work you will need materials and tools:
- light shade;
- PVA glue;
- old coffee filters.
This is a very original solution for amateurs.coffee. Coffee filters are washed and dried well. Then they are attached to the lampshade with glue. After the glue dries, the lighting elements are inserted: a socket and a lamp. The peculiarity of such a lamp is that when heated, old filters begin to emit the aroma of coffee. You can make a lamp from a teapot. For construction you need:
- teapot;
- drill.
Before you make a lamp yourselfwith your own hands from a teapot, you can interestingly decorate the teapot. Especially if you have to work with an old one. First, you can paint it or clean it well. After that, make a hole of the appropriate diameter in the bottom. A drill will come in handy for this. To make the work easier, the nozzle is moistened with water from time to time. Then insert the cartridge and the light bulb. Return to the table of contents</a>
Kinds and features of fixtures
Types of lighting fixtures for suspended ceilings.All of the above options can be used as ceiling chandeliers or attached to the walls. Then they will act as sconces. To decorate ceiling models, they basically just replace the standard lampshade with something new. For this purpose, old lampshades are painted or pasted over with decorative elements. But it is important not to overdo it, since a too heavy lampshade can simply fall. A homemade ceiling chandelier can look like a disco ball. For this, foil is used, which is pasted over the old base in pieces. If the lamp beams are directed at the same stratospheric scope, you can achieve the effect of a shimmering sky. This option is perfect for children's rooms. For wall lamps, you can choose the option of combining old non-working lamps, or rather their lampshades. Such a sconce can even be made from toilet paper, using bushings. If they have retained a solid shape, it would be good to paint them first, and then use glue to connect several tubes together to create an unusual design. The main thing is not to forget to insert a base and a lamp into it. And with the help of screws, such a lamp will easily hang on the wall. At the same time, if you make several small sconces, then, placing them at different levels, you can create very interesting lighting for the room. Floor lamps are not so popular in modern interiors. Although they are great for those who like to sit in an armchair or on a sofa in the evening and read their favorite book. For such a model, you can use a cardboard package of milk or kefir, polymer clay, a floor lamp base. The clay is pasted over the shape of the package. After it dries, the resulting form can be painted in any convenient way, after which the base with the lamp is inserted on top, wires are run and the floor lamp is fixed. And that's it, the floor lamp is ready. If you want to have special lighting in your room, you can not only design the lamps yourself, but also use multi-colored bulbs. This will contribute to the play of light. Return to the table of contents</a>
Recommendations on how to make a lamp with your own hands is correct and safe
DIY LED lamp diagram.quite simple. In order for such work to be performed efficiently, and the operation of such a device does not lead to sad consequences, there are a number of points that must be taken into account:
Making your own lampsIn general, it is very useful, because you can realize your creative potential, create exclusive interior elements. The main thing is that if you involve the whole family in this process, it will bring relatives closer together. Then there will be something to do in the evenings. There is nothing complicated in making a lighting fixture yourself. To make it even easier, you can sketch it on paper before making the lamp. And then everything will be done much easier and faster. If necessary, you can make adjustments.
