Nature has given humanity a unique giftbuilding material - wood. Just think about how much can be made from this universal material: from a tiny match to a giant log house. In the interior, it has found active use in country and eco-style. Despite the fact that modernity gravitates towards synthetic, artificial materials, interior elements made of wood do not lose their popularity and universal love.
An antique-style lamp (chandelier) can addinterior a noble and unique look. An antique lamp can be made not only from wood. Having conjured a little over an old chandelier with a metal body, you can create a unique masterpiece that will harmoniously fit into the Gothic style of the house and become the highlight of the interior. Modern dyes “age” metal surfaces so realistically that there is no doubt that the interior item has a long history and keeps family secrets.
Artificial aging of the lamp from metal
For artificial aging of objectsyou will need metal wool. If you already have a lamp that is not attractive and colorful enough, you can use it. Since you do not need to assemble the parts, this makes the work simple and accessible even for beginners and lovers of unique homemade things. Tools and materials:
- metal wool;
- Toothbrush;
- flat brush;
- dispersion paint;
- flat synthetic brush;
- round miter brush.
Clean the surface of the lamp thoroughly.metal wool. For better cleaning, soak it in a concentrated soap solution. If such manipulations are not enough to thoroughly clean the lamp, use an old toothbrush. It will help to cope with dirt in the recesses. After completing the surface preparation, remove moisture with a soft, highly absorbent cloth. All further work can be carried out only after the lamp has completely dried. Select a brown dispersion paint. Using a flat artist's brush, apply it to the lamp. If there is a need to repaint, wait until the first layer is completely dry.
For artificial aging of the lampThe first layer should be brown paint. After finishing working with chocolate-colored paint, pour light green paint into a small, convenient container. To work with this shade, you will need a round end brush with maximum hardness. After taking the required amount of paint on the brush, carefully blot it on a piece of paper. With a practically dry brush, go over the surface of the floor lamp. When painting, do not aim to thoroughly fill the recesses and grooves. As a result of your creative efforts, the chandelier should acquire the appearance of a product with a light coating. Apply a small amount of wax to some recesses, preference should be given to a golden-yellow color. The procedure is most conveniently performed with your fingers. You can decorate the new lamp with paper grape leaves, the surface of which is treated with the verdigris method. Decorative pendants for the chandelier can be made from glass beads strung on a golden wire. Try to choose the thinnest wire so that its presence in the decor is minimally noticeable. Return to contents</a>
Lamp from the wheel
The cart wheel is quite interestingsolution for creating a lamp. In a big city, it is not easy to find a wheel from an old cart, but in the rural hinterland such a rarity is not uncommon. Before you start working on creating a unique chandelier, prepare the necessary materials and tools:
- drill;
- the old wheel from the cart;
- decorative chain;
- drying oil;
- turpentine;
- dowels;
- pliers;
- lamps;
- screwdriver.
Carefully process the wheel surface with a drill.with an iron brush. This will help get rid of the decrepit layer of wood and road dirt. Mix turpentine and drying oil in a small container, apply the resulting mixture in several layers to the wood. Treat the metal parts of the wheel with a rust solvent. When choosing the latter, give preference to a product with an anti-corrosion effect.
Scheme for making a lamp from a cart wheel.To secure the light sources, which will be 6 E14 lamps, and the outlet of the wires in the wheel, it is necessary to drill blind holes. Screw the adapters into the sockets. Nylon dowels with a diameter of 1 cm are suitable for their manufacture. Screw the socket itself onto the dowel, perform the work so that the counter grooves coincide when screwing. Pull the wires into the inclined channel and connect the sockets in parallel. can be decorated with a chain. To artificially age it, place the chain in a pre-heated oven. To secure the chains, you will need rings, the role of which can be played by steel wire with a diameter of at least 4 mm. Insert the outer links of the chain into the rings and connect them to the forged elements. Return to the table of contents</a>
Methods of aging of a tree
If a cartwheel is not enoughemphasizes the chosen style, carry out the procedure of artificial aging of wood. The most popular method is brushing. To implement it, soft fibers are removed from the wood, wormholes are imitated using a drill with a thin drill. Oak and pine wood are the most pliable for this method. If your future unique chandelier is based on cherry, maple or beech parts, you will have to abandon the idea. The second method is more universal and consists of using craquelure varnish, which gives the effect of cracks on the surface. Before applying the varnish, the surface is cleaned, thoroughly dried and primed. After this, the element is completely covered with paint, the most harmonious in this case will be the use of a golden color. Proceed to the next stage only after the paint layer has completely dried. Craquelure varnish is applied with a hard brush in one direction, after an hour apply a layer of paint.
