Lighting plays a crucial role in the interior - during the day the modern lamp becomes an eye-catcher, in the evening it provides soft light and creates a feel-good ambience.The Designer Lampare really very stylish and spice up the interior, but there is also a cheaper alternative - you can make a DIY lamp. We will show you some creative projects.
DIY lamp made from plastic bottles – upcycling idea
The first idea is super creative and can be made in no time - for this stylish lamp you simply need a plastic bottle, an inexpensive pendant lampshade and paint. First thisplastic bottledye it and let it dry / it's best to buy the lampshade in white and then paint the lamp base in a contrasting color. / Then fill the bottle with rice and make a hole at the top for the cable. In the end all that remains is to assemble the lamp. Complete!
DIY lamp made of leather, perforated sheet metal or paper
This original craft idea is super easy and suitable even for beginners. Choose your favorite material – paper, perforated metal or leather. Then cut out a square and secure the ends with tape. Connect the lamp and only then glue or screw the ends. The perforated sheet creates an exciting play of light and shadow, but if you have decided on leather or paper, you can cut out the motifs with a motif punch. Stylish and original. And if you are looking for materials for your craft projects, you can get them from BritCo - link can be found at the end of the article/.
And one last tip - if you make a lamp out of paper, always ask the shop for advice - as there can be a risk of fire. Even if the experts allow it, never leave such a lamp unattended!
Make a DIY lamp out of perforated sheet metal
Step 1 – an overview of the necessary materials
Step 2 – cut out a square out of leather/paper/perforated metal according to the template
Step 3 – secure the two ends with adhesive tape
Step 4 – connect the lamp, connect the cable
Step 5 – now screw the two ends tight
And this is what the end result looks like
Make your own pendant light out of copper wire
For the pendant light shown above you will need the following materials
DIY instructions for the pendant light made of copper wire
And this is how the lamp is connected
Make your own DIY lamp out of cardboard
Craft instructions for the cardboard lamps
Make your own DIY pendant light out of paper
You only need these materials for the craft project
But be patient – make the template first
Then fold as shown
Glue the detail together as shown
You need three to four such details
These are simply glued together and the lamp is connected
You can use a hot glue gun for this purpose
The end result – stylish pendant light made of paper
Craft instructions for the table lamp shown above with a leg made of plastic bottle/optional wine bottle/
Make a lampshade out of an old sweater – DIY idea
Another pendant lamp made of copper wire
Make a pendant lamp from leftover wallpaper
Sew a lampshade out of fabric
Make your own DIY lamp for your children’s room –Cloud lamp
You can find craft materials and other craft instructions atBritCo
