Professional designers and craftsmen from the people affirm and clearly show that each of us can make lampshades for chandeliers with our own hands. How simple it is, what materials are suitable for lampshades and shades, in what style they can be made, we will show you at illustrative examples.

Bright lamp made from cupcake tins

Gummy bear lampshade

Corrugated paper lampshade

Materials

The most suitable and affordable materials for self-made lamp shades for chandeliers are paper and fabric. They are easy to transform, each of us is familiar with them and can be found in every home. Wonderful lamps are also made from threads or yarn. Naturally, glass can also be used for lampshades. At home, these are ordinary or unusual, with interesting shape, cans or bottles. Particularly daring projects include plastic containers, coffee packaging, and plastic children's toys.

Lamp made from bicycle parts

Understanding how difficult it is to move from thought to action, especially to see an exquisite lampshade in an ordinary jar, we have prepared several master classes for you. Following step by step instructions, you can easily make lamps and lampshades with your own hands for any room in the house.

Kitchen spoon chandelier

Chandelier a la birdcage

Lampshades made of threads

Lampshade - metal spiral

Tulle chandelier

Ideas and their implementation

Since we have already mentioned the materials suitable for making lampshades and lampshades, let’s start with paper.

Lamp with butterflies

Photo for the master class “Plafond with butterflies”

For work we will need:

white thin cardboard

thin twine or fishing line

glue gun

wire for frame

utility knife or scissors

round pliers

Before you start work, decide on the dimensions of the finished lampshade. In our example, the diameter is 30 cm, which means we need a piece of cardboard 90 cm long. Let's start manufacturing.

We make a frame. Cut a piece of wire 96-98 cm long. Roll the wire into a circle with a diameter of 30 cm and secure the ends with pliers.

We cut 3 hanging elements from twine or fishing line. We measure the length of the pieces based on the height at which you plan to hang the lamp. We tie them to the wire in three places, evenly distributing the load.

Draw butterflies on cardboard different sizes and cut them out.

We fold the cardboard, glue the joint with a strip of thick paper or staple it with a stapler.

We fix the upper part of the lampshade to a wire. For this you can use both glue and thin wire.

The places of joints and cuts can be decorated with butterflies remaining after cutting.
Look what an elegant lamp we have created. It will fit perfectly into both a children's room and a bedroom. You will see a special chic when you turn on the lamp and butterflies flutter along the walls.

Another one interesting idea for lampshade with butterflies

Advice! Instead of butterflies, you can cut out snowflakes, stars or flowers. Decide for yourself what you like best.

Flashback to the 60s

If you ask our grandmothers, they will certainly remember floor lamps with lampshades in the form of an inverted bucket, tied with colored threads. We can do exactly the same thing with our own hands.

We will need:

frame for lampshade – 2 pcs.

decorative braid (3 colors, choose a combination to your liking)

crochet hook

Materials for the master class “Memories of the 60s”

Let's start production.

1. We tie the first braid to the lower ring of the lampshade, leaving a tail of at least 5 cm.

2. Pull it onto the top ring with outside, throw it over it and pull it through the inside of the lower ring. We alternate actions until the next sector of the frame begins.

3. Fasten the first braid and take a braid of a different color to work. We knit it to the next sector, not forgetting to leave a tail on the first knot.

4. We do the same with the third sector, filling it with the remaining braid.

5. We stretch the tails along the bottom of the lampshade using a crochet hook.

Now our lampshade from the distant 60s is ready, all that remains is to insert the socket and assemble the chandelier in any order.

The lampshade in the style of the 60s is ready

Stylish lampshade made from clothes hangers

Mobile chandelier made of small globes

Bottle chandelier

Fringed braid

Another original idea for a DIY lampshade also involves braid, but not a single layer, but with fringe. What do we need for this?

Prepare:

two metal hoops or an embroidery hoop

fringed braid

acrylic paint, the same color as the braid

glue gun

Metal hoops for the master class “Band with fringe”

Advice! Fringed braid can be purchased in stores that sell decor for curtains and furniture.

Let's start production.

We paint hoops or hoops acrylic paint. If they are already covered with varnish or other paint, it is better to sand and clean them.

We wait until the paint is completely dry and make three marks on each ring of the lampshade, placing them at an equal distance from each other.

I cut three identical pieces of fishing line.

We tie them to the smaller ring of the lampshade, leaving the upper ends with a margin so that we can later tie them to the lamp cord.

We measure the length of the fringe, subtract 2 cm from it, and tie the fishing line to the second ring using the resulting length. This way we can get a cascade.

Heat the glue gun and carefully glue the braid along the bottom ring.

We do the same with the upper ring, pulling it out from the lower one.

Fixing rings for lampshade

The fringe is glued to the base with hot glue

Fringe trim around the entire perimeter of the rings

Please note that the hot glue may melt the line, so be careful not to apply it directly to the line. Drop glue onto the paper, let it cool a little, and then apply it to the fishing line.

The lampshade is ready

Aluminum bottle opener lamp

Lampshades made from retro cameras

Drum set chandelier

New life for old cans

It's time to experiment with glass jars. Let us immediately warn you that we need jars with screw caps.

Prepare the following materials:

suspension cords – 5 pcs. (can be bought at IKEA)

soft glow bulbs – 5 pcs.

New life for old cans

Let's start work.

Remove the lids from the cans and on the back side draw a circle in the middle equal to the diameter of the cartridge. To avoid mistakes, simply remove the screw cap from the cartridge and attach it to the lid. Outline its internal hole and get the perfect circle size.

Using a drill, drill holes in the drawn circle, placing them as close to each other as possible.

Gently press out the drilled center.

Insert the cartridge into the resulting hole and secure with a plug.

Having done this operation with all the cans, collect the hanging cords into a vertical garland.

Cascading chandelier made of jars

Advice! A chandelier can be assembled from cans of the same color or a composition made from multi-colored glass. It’s worth playing with the size of the cans if you want to get a truly exclusive lamp.

Lampshade in the form of a jellyfish

Paper lampshades

Decor of cardboard lampshades

Original decor

To create lampshades with your own hands, you don’t have to start everything from scratch. For example, you can take paper lantern and top it off with muffin tins or assorted chocolates. By gluing them to the surface of the flashlight, you will get a completely new design of the lamp.

The finished paper lampshade can be supplemented with pendants, and glass jars paint or decorate with engraving. For high-tech style, lamps made from tin cans are suitable, which do not even need to be painted. If you are fond of wicker weaving, then it will not be difficult for you to weave a lampshade that will fit perfectly into the rustic style.

In addition to the pleasure of work, you will also receive a wonderful decorative element of the interior with exclusive status.

A bold solution using volumetric flasks

Non-standard use of familiar things

Floor lamp for a summer patio

DIY lampshades for chandeliers - video

When starting to arrange the interior space, it is important to think through every little detail. After all, we all subconsciously strive for comfort and that is the smallest details are able to create a special atmosphere, convey general idea, mood and character of the room. Professional designers claim, and the interiors clearly prove that right choice Chandeliers can not only decorate the interior of a room, but also make life brighter and more fun. The lamps give special grace and gloss beautiful lampshades for chandeliers with original design. You can find out how to make them yourself and what materials are best to use for this in this article. Detailed, step-by-step master class, and visual photo, will be an excellent help for you in this exciting process.

Material selection

When making a chandelier, it is difficult to single out one material that would meet all the requirements. Each of them has its own individual characteristics and features. For example, paper, which is the simplest and most accessible material, lends itself well to transformation.

Lamps made from glass shards and metal strips have a dazzling shine and beautiful appearance. Wood and fabric add warmth and comfort to the interior. Lace lampshades are distinguished by their special beauty, captivating everyone at first sight.

In a word, you can make a chandelier with your own hands from anything, the main thing is to be smart and use your imagination in time.

A chandelier made of paper napkins is a rather bold, but justified experiment.

We will describe in detail how in an ordinary object you can discern its creative potential to create an exclusive decorative element in this article.

Step-by-step instructions, with a description of each step, will help you make from available materials incredibly beautiful and unique lamps that will be an excellent addition to your favorite interior.

What you need to pay attention to before making a chandelier

Many people are interested in how to properly make a chandelier in and other rooms. After all, you want this element of the interior to be not only beautiful, but also functional.

On the one hand, a chandelier is a lighting device that can provide the proper level of lighting in an apartment. After all, a lot depends on the choice of light in the room, including eye safety. On the other hand, I want the ceiling structure to complement the interior design, creating a special atmosphere of warmth and comfort.

When making a chandelier, first of all you need to take into account the height of the ceiling. For example, for low people a chandelier with a bar mount is suitable. So, the ceiling will look visually higher. If the ceilings are high - 3 m or higher, then it is better to opt for a pendant lamp with a hook mount.

Lamp selection

For any room you need to take an individual approach to the intensity of its lighting.

For a small bathroom you will need 80-100 W.
Kitchens require a lamp power of at least 120-150 W.
The living room and hall cannot do without light bulbs in the range of 150-300 W.

The number and power of lamps is calculated based on established standards - 20 W are required per 1 m². electricity. It is also necessary to take into account the parameters of the room, its dimensions and reflective properties.

Designer Edison lamps - look beautiful and unusual

Design of the lampshade

The appearance, decor and design of the lampshade occupies an important place in the design of a chandelier. It is selected to match the interior of the room, depending on the style. Crystal for classics, metal and glass for, wood will fit perfectly into country or chalet style, fabric and silk are perfect for Provence style.

To illuminate a room on several levels, you can additionally make wall sconces or floor lamps.

Step-by-step master class on making

To make a beautiful ceiling decoration, you don't have to start from scratch. Look around, you probably have something in your house that you haven’t used for a long time. And who knows, maybe it will become the main item in production original lamp. Moreover, there are now more than enough ideas and inspiration for creativity on the Internet.

Important! The best place to start searching for the things you need is in the kitchen or balcony. It is there that we store all kinds of rubbish that we once needed so much and which, as often happens, is so difficult to part with later.

Spectacular chandelier made from mugs

No matter how strange it may sound, it is from dishes and other kitchen utensils, the most unusual and interesting models lamps. For example, tea mugs are an ideal material to make a spectacular lamp.

For work we will need:

• Mugs
• Saucers
• Drill
• Porcelain drill with special hole

We make it quickly and easily

1. In the bottom of the mug, use a drill to make a small hole for the wire, attach the electric cartridge and bring the wire out. It is advisable to seal the hole with a plaster mixture.
2. Next, you need to glue the mug to the saucer, where there should also be a hole, insert a light bulb and hang the newly made lamp in the right place.

As you can see the original and fashion design can be obtained from completely ordinary items.

Mesmerizing yarn chandelier

Since this is a fairly simple product, to make it we will need a minimum of things, namely:

• Wire with a cross section of 4-5 mm.
• Wire cutters
• Thin thread
• Multi-colored yarn

Manufacturing instructions:

1. A ring is made from wire, the diameter of which will correspond to the future size of our chandelier. To get a perfectly even circle, it can be wound on some object that has a cylindrical shape.
2. We bite off the excess wire with wire cutters, leaving a reserve of 2-3 cm on each side. We tie the ends with a thin thread.
3. All that remains is to decorate our chandelier beautifully and brightly. To do this, we cut the yarn threads so that the length of each segment is twice the height of the lampshade.
4. One by one, we tie the resulting strings onto a knot until we hang them all over the ring. From the same yarn we make a fastening for the hook.

This lampshade can be used both as a chandelier and as a decorative element decorating the interior of the room.

By combining the skills of macrame and papier-mâché you can get a stylish chandelier for the bedroom

Important! To make such a lamp, instead of wool yarn, you can use any other thread. The main thing is that it harmoniously fits into your interior.

Unusual lamp made from a teapot

How to make your own chandelier from regular teapot, you will learn from this master class. Here's what we need for this handmade masterpiece:

• Kettle
• The wire
• Electrochuck
• Metal chain

Step-by-step manufacturing guide

1. First of all, the lower part of the teapot is cut out. This is done in such a way that the resulting cutting edge is not sharp, otherwise you could get hurt on it.
2. Next, an electric cartridge is fixed to the lid of the kettle, the wire of which is led out through a small hole drilled at the top.
3. A chain is attached to the handle of the kettle, and a wire is threaded through the links. The lamp is ready.

Let's breathe new life into bottles

Glass bottles, especially if they have beautiful shapes, can be used to make a wonderful chandelier. Required material:

• Thin rope
• Flammable liquid (alcohol or gasoline)
• Glass bottles (preferably colored)
• Edison lamps (having a beautiful spiral)
• Wire and electric cartridge

Do it yourself

1. We wrap a rope around the bottom of the bottle, after wetting it in a flammable liquid. Then we set it on fire and let it burst, and we begin to slowly rotate the bottle around its axis until the rope burns out completely. After this, lower the bottle into a container with cold water, wrap it in a towel and, with a little effort, break off the bottom.
2. To ensure that the cutting edge is not sharp, it must be sanded. To do this, it will be enough to swirl the bottle in sand or fine gravel for a couple of minutes.
3. All that remains is to mount the electric socket correctly, stick the wire through the neck, and screw in the light bulb. From the remaining bottles, the remaining lampshades are made in a similar way.

This chandelier will fit perfectly into any interior, especially if you hang it above the bar counter.

Decor from cans

Lamps made from cans are no less beautiful. They are made in the same way as from bottles. The only difference is that the bottom of the jar does not need to be cut off, since clear glass is usually used for lampshades.

We need:

• Beautiful thick-walled jars (preferably with a relief pattern)
• Hammer and nails
• Wire, electric socket
• Spray paint
• Edison lamp

How to do it right

1. To begin with, using a nail and a hammer, holes are punched in a circle in the lid, after which the inside is carefully squeezed out. The diameter of the circle must correspond to the diameter of the base in the cartridge.
2. We insert the cartridge into the cover and mount the wire.
3. Next, we paint the lid together with the cartridge in the color of our choice. Metallic paint with a golden shimmer will look best.
4. All that remains is to screw in the light bulb, close the lid and install the lamp in its proper place.

We all know what a globe is, but not everyone knows what amazing things can be made from it. For example, a cute lampshade for a chandelier that will fit perfectly into the interior of a children's room.

Here's everything we need:

• globe
• Bulb
• Electric chuck with holding element

Step-by-step master class

1. Usually the design of the globe is not solid, so in order to get the desired element, it is necessary to divide it into equal two parts (hemispheres).
2. Next, at the top point of the hemisphere, you need to make a hole for the cartridge. For this, it is best to use a drill with a crown.
3. The electric cartridge is installed in place and securely fixed by the retaining element. Congratulations, your chandelier is ready!

Hanging structure made of horns

Making a unique lighting device from deer antlers is quite simple, the main thing is to have the necessary material on hand.

Such designs are famous for their special sophisticated appearance and are best suited for rooms with high ceilings. Such chandeliers are used in many interiors, but they look especially attractive in country, chalet or rustic style.

As a rule, the shades of such chandeliers have various shapes, and only natural material is used for their manufacture.

We will need:

• Antler
• Rope
• Copper wire
• Electrical socket and wire
• Bulb

Make a chandelier like this

1. Observing the safety rules, we connect the wire to the electric cartridge according to the diagram.
2. Next, the wire needs to be beautifully wrapped with decorative rope. For better fixation, you can use universal transparent glue.
3. By using copper wire, in the lower part of the resulting rope, horns are attached, placing them 2 cm above the cartridge.
4. We repeat a similar procedure with the remaining lampshades, later combining them into a single composition.

A chandelier in a room is not only lighting device. Without exaggeration, we can say that it is the main decoration of the room. Handmade items are considered especially valuable. This allows us to highlight the special taste of the owners of the home, as well as their extraordinary and creative mind. Undoubtedly, this type The work is quite complex and requires increased concentration. But at the same time, when creating decorations for your home, you can find many interesting and extraordinary solutions in it!

This article presents some ideas for decorating a chandelier with your own hands, as well as instructions for them. Everything is written so simply and clearly that anyone can do it at home.

In order to make a chandelier, sometimes the most unusual materials are used. For example, everyone is already familiar with glass or wood, plastic, and so on. But sometimes, when you want something completely “unusual,” wooden skewers, glass wine bottles, jars, all kinds of tree branches, cardboard, and even straw come into play. You need to choose depending on the idea of ​​the creator and the wishes of the apartment owners. You also need to take into account the general interior of the room where the finished product is supposed to be placed.

Interesting idea for a chandelier made from plastic spoons

Plastic spoons for disposable meals are one of the simplest and most easily available materials for creating a chandelier for a room. Their advantages are low price, variety color range and such material will last for quite a long time. To create such an extraordinary chandelier, you will need a minimum of investments, both physical and material.

Materials:

• empty drinking water bottle, 5 liters;
• plastic spoons (their number depends on the size of the bottle);
• glue for plastic;
• an old chandelier (or rather, a socket from it);
• sharpened knife.

Process of creation:

1. First you need to prepare a plastic bottle for subsequent steps. Remove the label in advance, cut off the bottom, dry well.
2. Then you need to remove the plastic spoons from the packaging and carefully cut off the unnecessary handles with a knife, leaving about 2-3 centimeters above the level of the “scoop”.
3. You need to glue the scoop blanks to the base of the bottle. Apply to the remaining “tail” a large number of glue and press it to the surface (with the convex side of the spoon facing out). It is necessary to cover the entire bottle in a circle until the entire perimeter is occupied by plastic “spoons”. It is advisable to arrange them in a checkerboard pattern and slightly move them together. This will leave fewer “free spots”.
4. You need to remove the cartridge from the old unnecessary chandelier, and then place it in an already glued and dried bottle and fix it to the frame.
5. A decorative bowl can also be made from plastic spoons: “scoops” are glued around the neck of the eggplant.
6. Install and connect the chandelier, check its operation.

Note! Possible option decorative painting or painting spoons in absolutely any color. Thus, your product will look even more beautiful and more original!

Chandelier made of plastic bottles in the shape of leaves

One more an unusual option The interior will feature a chandelier in the shape of leaves. It is created from simple plastic bottles, the variety of colors of which allows you to work in the most unusual colors and embody the most daring ideas.

Process of creation:

1. Cut plastic bottles into blanks shaped like future leaves.
2. For each workpiece, the sheet shape is finally fixed.
3. Using a soldering iron with a thick tip and a one-sided bevel, you need to slightly fuse the sections of each leaf in order to give the future product the greatest effect.
4. In the same way, using a soldering iron, you need to give the workpieces a sheet structure. You need to act extremely carefully and accurately, because you can easily make a hole in the plastic. Such a leaf with outlined veins and slightly fused edges will look complete.
5. Using a hot needle, you need to melt several holes at the “leg” of each leaf in order to attach them.
6. Using thin wire, form branches and screw them to a steel wire frame.

Also great idea There will be the production of a new chandelier in the form of a lampshade for a floor lamp or a lamp for a table. Thus, it will be a great addition to the previous product!

Chandelier with paper butterflies

The most common product option is a chandelier with butterflies. And this is not without reason. Let's start with the fact that this option looks luxurious and expensive, and secondly, its production does not require any special physical costs. Thus, even a child can participate in creating a chandelier.

Process of creation:

1. It is based on either an old chandelier or a similar frame. If you don’t have one, then you can take the simplest wooden or metal rim. If such material is not available, then, as an option, you can take thick wire and make about 2-3 skeins, so that a circle is formed.
2. Cut out butterflies from paper according to the template. You need to take the butterfly template and adjust it to the desired size. The option also looks very unusual when butterflies of several sizes are located on the chandelier (again, depending on desire). Transfer the outlines onto paper and carefully cut out, preferably with a sharp stationery knife or small, non-rounded scissors. For the templates themselves, it is better to use a material that is dense, does not become very dirty and does not attract dust. For example, velvet paper is very poorly suited for the product, because in the future you will need to vacuum the chandelier quite often.
3. Take a nylon thread or transparent fishing line and attach the butterflies to it. There are two types of fastening: either piercing the bodies of the butterflies, or gluing them with silicone glue.
4. Next, we attach the threads with butterflies to the base of the frame and decorate it.
5. You can also try interesting option, if you make a wire ball! As a basis, you should take a pendant from a chandelier and place several butterfly templates on it using a glue gun.

Fabric chandelier

This chandelier is also based on a frame. As in the previous version, either old metal frames or thick wire are suitable for its manufacture.

After you have pre-prepared the base, start cutting out the fabric from which the lampshade will be made in the future. How long the finished product will be depends on your desire, but it is worth considering that the width of the fabric must be the same as the diameter of the frame! Once you finish the pattern, you need to do a fitting.

Another nuance is that the top of the fabric will need to be sewn directly on the frame, which means that it (the frame) must be solid. Otherwise, if it is possible to thread it directly into the fabric, then you should first fold the top edge of the pattern and stitch it, and then iron it. Then we sew a seam on the side of the product.

To prevent the lampshade from losing its shape, you should pay due attention to the material. If the fabric is too light, “airy,” then the bottom of the product should be weighted. You can use cardboard or fishing line for this.

Carefully sewn fringe, lace or braid will look just as beautiful. But do not “overload” the product! The process of creating a fabric chandelier is similar to making a lace chandelier. So you can safely experiment with the materials that are placed on the frame.

Lamp made of threads and a balloon

Materials:

• dense threads, such as wool, cotton, or jute rope - at least 1 meter;
• cartridge;
• petrolatum;
• PVA glue;
• a brush for applying glue and Vaseline (it is advisable that the brush does not fade);
• 1 or 2 pieces balloons(the first in order to work with it, and the second in order to check the finished product, if desired);

Process of creation:

1. Inflate the balloon to a certain size and secure it. Remember that the finished work will exactly follow the outline of the ball! Using a marker, draw a couple of circles at the top and bottom in order to determine the boundaries of winding the threads.
2. Using a brush, coat the entire perimeter of the ball with Vaseline.
3. PVA pour into plastic container and thoroughly process the threads with it (It is not advisable to apply glue to the entire length of the threads at once! Process them as you wind them around the ball!).
4. Taking into account the boundaries that you drew with a marker, wind the threads around the ball. Do not forget that the future appearance of the product depends on the density with which you wind it.
5. After wrapping, you need to leave the product for a day until it is completely dry; After complete drying, you need to burst the ball and remove it through the holes.
6. Cut a spot in the top and insert the cartridge.
7. To be completely sure that the product is strong, you can insert a balloon into it and inflate it. In a similar way, you can check the flexibility and reliability of the lampshade.

Alternatively, you can paint the structure with a spray can or acrylic paint and attach all sorts of things to it. decorative ornaments, such as butterflies, artificial flowers or beads. Also, a great idea would be to arrange several balls in the form of a bunch of grapes and fasten them together.

Wine bottle chandelier

This version of the chandelier is a little more complex than the previous ones. Making a chandelier this way is quite difficult; the manufacturing process will require care and attention. However, you will like the result!

Materials:

• wine bottle;
• glass cutter;
• sandpaper for sanding edges;
• cartridge;
• electrical wire;
• metal or wooden frame, rim.

Process of creation:

1. First you need to prepare the bottle itself for further manipulations with it. The first step is to draw a straight line around the perimeter at the level you need. This is required in order to cut off the bottom of the bottle using a glass cutter;
2. To avoid cutting yourself on the glass, you need to sand the sharp edges with sandpaper;
3. Pull the wire through the neck of the bottle and then connect the socket;
4. Attach the bottle to the frame.

You can also decorate the bottle with all sorts of decorative items, or leave it in its original form. In any case, it will look original and impressive.

The number of products on the frame depends on your desire. You can either leave one bottle or secure four or more bottles at once.

Laserdisc chandelier idea

This idea is great for those who have a large number of laser discs left in the house, but don’t dare throw them away. It’s worth noting right away that manufacturing options and the result can be very different. It all depends on your imagination and creativity!

Materials:

• two round wooden planks of different thicknesses, and which are slightly larger in diameter than the disks;
• racks made of metal or wood;
• Fluorescent Lamp;
• magnetic switch;
• disks.

Process of creation:

1. Make a hole in a thicker board and install a starter with a switch in it.
2. Then connect it all to the lamp.
3. String disks onto the lamp.
4. Place the stands around the discs and secure the top.

The finished product will delight its owners for a long time, and it does not require special care. It is not advisable to place this type of chandelier in a child’s room so that the child cannot harm himself (only if the chandelier hangs out of reach).

Shabby chic chandelier

To create spectacular lighting in a room, you can also make a chandelier from fabric or beads. The result will be a kind of candelabra or lampshade in the “shabby chic” style.

Materials:

• a ready-made metal or wooden frame (or it can be made from an old hoop, garden basket, thick wire);
• socket and lamp;
• chains and threads for decoration;
• all kinds of beads and seed beads.

Working on such a lampshade is not difficult, but it is a very painstaking task. Such chandeliers usually consist of two or three levels of rings, which are located on top of each other. It all depends on the size of the chosen bases. If you take rings of the same diameter, the finished product will be made in the “modern” style.

One of important points is that before you start decorating the chandelier you need to paint and wrap the frames with decorative materials!

The approximate consumption of beads is:

• For the lower part of the lampshade - 16 mm beads, about 15-17 pieces per thread;
• For the upper part of the lampshade - 12 mm beads, about 35 pieces per thread.

Naturally, when stringing beads on a thread, you can increase or decrease their number or the degree of thread tension. But it is still advisable to stock up on materials in excess of the norm.

The essence of the work is to hang threads with beads in a “waterfall” or “cascade” so that they flow downward along the structure.

In order to create the effect of “muting” the light, you can sheathe the frame with thick fabric.

A DIY chandelier will definitely add a fresh touch, originality and beauty to your interior. You will immediately notice how the room will sparkle with new colors, and your guests will sincerely admire your creativity, hard work and original taste!

90 photos of DIY chandelier ideas

When bad weather is raging outside the windows or for a long time winter evening, or perhaps just in moments of solitude, you want to sit in a soft, cozy chair with your favorite book, drink a cup of sweet tea with a pleasant interlocutor, or have a romantic date with your lover. At such moments, a familiar and homely element of the interior such as a floor lamp, chandelier or lamp, but always with a beautiful lampshade, will come in very handy.

Usually, floor options placed near armchairs, a bed or a soft sofa, and a lamp with a beautiful lampshade can be located above dining table or in the bedroom.

It's easy enough to make your own lampshade with my own hands, while you can be proud of its exclusivity, originality and style. Interiors with lampshades fill the atmosphere of the room with sensuality and romance, creating comfort and attractiveness.

The lampshade is easy to make from any available materials; textiles, paper and decorative items (beads, rhinestones, ribbons, etc.) are quite suitable for this.

You can improve or modernize an old lampshade using the power of your imagination and diligence. At the same time, the interior design will be filled with individualism and become truly homely. We recommend looking at the various options for using the lampshade in our photos.

Preparing the frame and base

First you need to decide for which lamps you need to make or update the lampshade. If it is for an old one, then the frame should be removed and freed from unnecessary parts; if it is missing, then you should buy a ready-made one at a construction supermarket.

It’s easy to make it yourself if you have pliers and wire on hand. The frame configuration may be different. It is most convenient to make a lampshade for the base in the shape of a cylinder or cone.

Choosing fabric for the lampshade

For the future product, you can use fabrics of different textures: light, hard or dense. Even wool is suitable, the main thing is the harmony of the combination with the entire interior design as a whole. For example, classic bedroom A tabletop version of a lampshade for a lamp is suitable, i.e. small size And white appropriate style.

It is better to hide a frame made of ordinary wire behind an opaque material. For example, cotton, taffeta or dark silk.

An important point is the choice of fabric color, as it can be warm (yellow, orange, red, etc.) or cold (blue, green, etc.).

Auxiliary materials

Fabric lampshades can be created different ways. For example, new lampshade, which is fixed to the old one, does not require any preparation for the main process. A self-made frame requires coating with paint and wrapping with cotton tape.

Iron, pencil, ruler, fabric, pins, threads to match the fabric, strong paper, universal glue - this is what you may need when working.

How to make a lampshade with your own hands using fabric

To make a lampshade with your own hands, they mainly use: linen, silk, denim and other fabrics.

During the production process, a whole piece or material cut into strips will be useful. Their width may vary. The prepared frame can be easily covered with a single-color fabric with a pattern.

However, it is necessary to immediately decide on the future location of the lampshade, because it must correspond to its surroundings, and not stand out as a black sheep.

Design professionals recommend using the frame of an old one to create a new lampshade model for a floor lamp. Although it is not at all difficult to build it with your own hands from stiff wire. To avoid fabric fires, you should use energy-saving light bulbs.

To create a masterpiece hanging lampshade on our own necessary:

• Prepare the frame of the future product (use the design of an old lamp or make it yourself).
• Choose a suitable fabric, cut into even strips about 5 cm wide, in the amount of 25 pieces.
• Check the evenness of the edges of the strips.
• It is good to iron them using an iron.
• Wrap the edge of the ribbon around the top of the ring and secure (sew on).
• Take the ribbon down and wrap its edge around the ring at the bottom, then go back and wrap the top one.
• Wrap the rings until the ribbon runs out, then secure its edge.
• Take the next strip and continue wrapping.
• When the frame is completely covered with tapes, you need to prepare the belts for the edges.
• Take two small pieces of fabric of a different color and cut out 2 strips of a certain size, iron them, folding them 2.5 cm inward along the edge of the strip.
• Fold the strip in half.
• Place double-sided tape on the frame rings and a fabric strip on top of it, making light cuts along the edge so that it lies as evenly as possible.
• Fold the other edge inside the base and also stick the tape.
• Decorate the upper and lower tiers of the frame with belts.

For edging, you can use crocheted ribbons or familiar ruffles.

The use of textile and plastic materials for lampshades

This manufacturing option is made from textile and plastic material to update a worn-out product or improve a new one:

• measure the diameters of the rings at the top and bottom, the height of the frame base, adding 2 cm to each edge for seams,
• take a thin plastic plate of rectangular or trapezoidal shape, cut off the excess to the right size, and use it as a basis for a fabric lampshade,
• cut the fabric according to the required parameters and fix it to the table surface with double-sided tape,
• glue the fabric to the plastic,
• use the resulting element to bend around the base and secure the edges with clamps,
• mark the location of the seams on the fabric,
• remove the paper clips and fasten along the basting with glue, press and leave to dry,
• glue the lampshade from the inside,
• glue the place where the rings join the frame,
• if the product is dry, remove the clamps,
• fasten paper tapes at the top and bottom so that one edge is below the location of the ring rim,
• fold the free edge inward and fix it with glue,
• take a fabric strip of a different color with a length equal to the height of the frame and a width of 5 cm, bend it in two, fold the edges and iron it,
• coat the inside of the tape with glue and fix it,
• use glue to fix the strip over the seam of the lampshade,
• prepare paper strips 5 cm wide,
• glue to the top and bottom edges of the lampshade, secure with clips,
• Glue a fabric strip on top of the paper.

The process of making this version of the lampshade with your own hands is completed.

Other manufacturing options

In addition to the above options, the following are used for manufacturing: paper, threads, various tubes, twine, yarn, etc.

DIY lampshade photo

It happens that you really want to update your interior, but you don’t know where to start. Sometimes you just need to change the lighting. But buying a new lamp is expensive, and in some cases it is not even necessary. We invite you to consider several master classes on how to update a table lampshade

What you need to create lampshades

You can update lampshades for yourself with absolutely any materials:

• cloth;
• artificial flowers;
• skin;
• threads and rope;
• paper and so on.

It is also necessary to have tools such as scissors and a glue gun.

A simple and original way to decorate an old lamp

Such lamps are very well suited for a feminine chic style interior. To give the lampshade this look, take the following materials:

• shade;
• artificial flowers (peduncles can be bought in craft stores, but you can buy bouquets and cut off caps from them, sometimes this works out cheaper);
• glue gun;
• scissors.

Master class on how to update a lampshade for table lamp with your own hands:

1. Cut off the excess parts of the stem from the flowers, leaving only the calyx that connects the petals.
2. Warm up the glue gun.
3. Apply a little hot glue to the calyx of one flower stem and glue it to the lampshade. Start working from the top or bottom edge. Glue the flowers either in a circle or in rows, pressing them tightly together.
4. Hot glue dries quickly, so work carefully.
5. When you have covered the entire lampshade, fluff the flower petals.

Tip: interesting DIY lampshades for table lamps are obtained by combining several shades of colors that flow smoothly.

Geographic lampshade

This lamp will look great both in the living room and in a child’s room.

You will need:

• shade;
• map;
• ribbon;
• PVA glue;
• some water;
• brush;
• glue gun

Master class on how to make geographic lampshades for table lamps with your own hands:

1. Prepare a map. You can buy it in a store, print it, or it can be special sheets for decoupage.
2. Mark the required width on the card and cut out a rectangle. If you don't have enough to completely wrap around the lampshade, add another piece.
3. Dissolve in no large quantities water.
4. Cover the card with reverse side glue and carefully glue it to the lampshade. Use your fingers to smooth out any bumps if any appear.
5. Wait until the card is completely dry.
6. Cut off any excess paper.
7. Heat it up and use it to glue the tape along the edge of the lampshade at the top and bottom.

The geographic lampshade is ready!

Book sheets as decor

In the same way as in the previous tutorial, you can decorate lampshades using book pages.

To do this, tear out several sheets from an old book and trim their edges so that they are not frayed. Lubricate each sheet with PVA glue and glue it onto the lampshade in a chaotic manner. The paper should protrude slightly at the edges. When all the sheets are glued, tuck the protruding edges inward.

Warm lampshade with ombre effect

This lamp is ideal for the cold season, as it will bring a note of warmth and comfort to any interior.

List of what you will need:

• shade;
• several types of yarn, suitable friend to a friend by color palette(for example, white, dark blue and turquoise);
• glue gun

Master class on how to make a beautiful lampshade for a table lamp with your own hands:

1. Place a small bead of glue just above the base of the lampshade (about one centimeter from the edge).
2. Glue one end of the yarn to the drop. Choose the one with a darker shade.
3. Wrap yarn around the lampshade, making sure that each new row fits tightly to the previous one.
4. Wind a certain height with one color. The last turns should not fit tightly to each other, but be at different distances, covering the lampshade a little chaotically (picture 1).
5. Glue yarn of a different shade with a glue gun. The new color should be at the same level as the old one (picture 2).
6. Wrap the yarn around the lampshade, this will allow you to overlap two colors in some rows. This is necessary so that the shades have a smooth transition and do not have a striped pattern.
7. When you have wound the required level of yarn in the second color, make a few loose turns (picture 3).
8. Wind the third color of yarn, not forgetting to glue the tip.
9. Finish wrapping the lampshade. To do this, the third yarn should go in tight rows to the edge of the lampshade, and glue the end (picture 4).
10. Turn the lampshade over and wind the yarn to the end.

The warm lampshade is ready!

Lampshade with roses

You will need to take the following tools and materials:

• shade;
• cardboard;
• pieces of fabric;
• green yarn;
• ribbon;
• glue gun;
• scissors;
• pencil.

Master class on how to decorate a lampshade for a table lamp with your own hands (photo of the process is attached):

1. Draw flower leaves on cardboard and then cut them out (picture 1).
2. Glue the green yarn to the edge using a glue gun (picture 2).
3. Wind the yarn tightly around the leaf (picture 3).
4. Glue the tip of the thread and make a few more leaves in the same way (picture 4).
5. Cut several strips from the fabric about one or two centimeters thick (picture 4).
6. Fold one strip in half, dripping a little glue inside along the entire length (picture 5).
7. Roll the strip tightly, occasionally dripping glue onto the edge to keep it from coming apart (pictures 6 and 7).
8. Straighten the edges of the figure a little, and you will get a rose (picture 8).
9. Make several roses of different sizes in the same way.
10. Carefully glue the roses onto the lampshade (picture 9).
11. Don't forget to glue leaves under the roses in some places.

The volumetric lampshade is ready!

New lampshade with ombre effect

To make a smooth and beautiful transition from one color to another, you need suitable covering. To do this, it is recommended to make a lampshade with your own hands.
You will need:

• lampshade frame;
• plain cotton fabric (preferably white, beige or light gray);
• small bath or basin;
• paint (watercolor, hair, fabric, gouache and any other liquid);
• glue gun

Master class on how to make a lampshade for a table lamp with your own hands with an ombre effect:

1. Take the lampshade frame and fabric.
2. Turn on the glue gun.
3. Wrap the fabric around the lampshade and carefully glue the edges. Cut off the excess fabric.
4. Wrap the top and bottom edges inside the lampshade and glue them with a glue gun.
5. Fill a bowl or tray halfway with water and dilute the paint in it.
6. Lower the lampshade partly into the bath and pull it out.
7. Do this procedure several times, gradually reducing the dipping height. This way the paint will be absorbed more at different levels, creating a smooth transition of shades of the same color.
8. Hang the lampshade in the bathroom and let it dry.

All is ready!

How to make a lampshade from scratch

The previous master class described how to update a boring or outdated lampshade. What to do if there is nothing to work with and there is not even a frame? Then you can easily make a lampshade yourself.

To do this you will need to take:

• textile;
• masking tape;
• large ruler and centimeter;
• pencil;
• scissors;
• plastic sheet(can be found in hardware stores or among craft supplies);
• wire rings;
• large paper clips;
• PVA glue or;
• glue gun;
• special splitter for lamps (sold in lighting stores).

Operating procedure

Master class on how to make a new lampshade for a table lamp with your own hands:

1. Take a tape measure and measure the diameter of your wire rings. This will be the diameter of the lampshade.
2. Place a plastic sheet on the table and measure the length and width of the future lampshade on it
3. Cut off the marked rectangle.
4. Unfold the fabric wrong side out on the table.
5. Secure the edges of the fabric so that it does not move.
6. Cover the plastic rectangle with a layer of PVA glue or double-sided tape.
7. Carefully place the rectangle with the sticky side on the fabric.
8. Press the fabric onto the sheet and flatten it.
9. Trim off excess fabric.
10. Roll the fabric.
11. Glue the fabric together using a glue gun.
12. Connect the seam with clothespins and place the piece on the table.
13. Place a weight on top of the seam to prevent it from unraveling.
14. Wait for the part to dry.
15. Place the parts inside the top and bottom along the ring.
16. Attach a special splitter to the upper ring.
17. Glue the rings using a glue gun.
18. Attach clothespins to the edges so that the rings stick better. Leave the part like this for a while.
19. Glue a ribbon to the top and bottom of the lampshade, wrap half of it inward.
20. Cut a strip of fabric, fold its edges and glue it to the seam.
21. Cut two more strips of fabric, also turn the edges and glue them to the top and bottom of the lampshade.
22. Wait until all the elements are dry.

A completely new lampshade is ready!