DIY light bulb spider. DIY light bulb crafts

Often, many people want to change something in their apartment or house, but the budget does not allow them to buy the interior details that they like. But this issue can always be solved if you create some things with your own hands.

Today we will talk about making a chandelier that can decorate the interior in the now fashionable loft style. This interior element, like a spider chandelier, will become not only a lighting fixture, but also a stylish addition to the overall image, and the cost of money and time for it will be minimal.

Features of lighting in the loft style

Despite the fact that this style originated a long time ago, it is now incredibly popular. It can be created using various elements, which includes decoration with light sources. Chandeliers and sconces for this style are special in their configuration, fully compatible with this interesting trend. For example, hat lamps, ball-shaped lamps, original floor lamps, sconces, chandeliers and other options are widely used.

They are made in a simple manner, without unnecessary decorativeness or embellishment. The materials used for chandeliers and lamps are aluminum, stainless steel, plastic or glass. The main color for chandeliers is black, but it is possible to install silver lamps.

Particular attention is always paid to the interior of the living room, since this is the first room where guests enter the house. To illuminate such a large room, a spider chandelier is often used, which, due to the number of bulbs in the design, can illuminate a significant area.

Moreover, you can choose a chandelier with a different number of lamps, since they are produced in a huge assortment. Thanks to the interesting arrangement of wires with lamps, the light from such a chandelier will spread evenly throughout the living room. And, if you complement the walls with sconces in the same style and floor lamps, you can achieve a multi-dimensional space.

A branded spider chandelier is quite expensive. Chandelier prices depend on the number of light bulbs used. In addition, the chandeliers come without lamps in stock, which means that you will need to buy lamps separately, which will significantly increase the cost of the design. If the budget for decoration is somewhat limited, then there is the opportunity to create a chandelier with your own hands. There is nothing complicated about this, just prepare the necessary materials, and then strictly follow the instructions, which will help you create a chandelier that will delight you with its functionality and appearance.

How to make a chandelier with your own hands from a plastic bottle

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What do you need

• Plastic bottle with a volume of 20 l;
• knife or other suitable cutting tool;
• gold spray paint;
• black spray paint;
• lamp pendant;
• bulb.

How to do

1. Carefully cut off the top of the bottle. The bottom one will no longer be useful. Remove the cover.

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2. Paint the inside of the plastic with gold paint.

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3. Cover the outside with black paint. Let the future chandelier dry completely.

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4. Place the chandelier on the pendant and screw in the light bulb.

What other options are there?

To make this chandelier, we took a five-liter bottle and decorated it with the remains of wallpaper folded using the origami technique:

Classic way

In this case, making a chandelier with your own hands will be quite simple. To do this, you will need a thick black cable and enough length to make a certain number of sections from it. In our case there are five of them. You will also need ready-made lamp sockets, latching pads, a soldering iron and a plastic box in order to hide all the connections of the chandelier near the ceiling. If the box is not black, then it will have to be painted in advance so as not to go beyond the design.

Manufacturing algorithm:

1. We start by cutting the two-core cable into pieces. Their length depends only on what size the chandelier is planned to be made and can vary depending on individual preferences. Usually they are made no more than 30 cm.
2. We divide each wire on one side into cores and strip each one and insert this side into the lampshade, fixing it on the cable.
3. Now each section is cleaned on the other side and everything is inserted into the casing prepared in advance.
4. The exposed parts of the wires are soldered together and inserted into the blocks - clips.
5. We install the chandelier casing at the desired location on the ceiling and connect it to the network.
6. We mark the space around the casing in such a way as to conveniently place hooks for fixing the wires.
7. We attach the holders in the marked places. They can be used as hooks or specially designed fasteners.
8. Now you can screw an incandescent light bulb into each socket and turn on a new chandelier.

Advice! You can use special Edison light bulbs for the loft style. They are made in a suitable design and will perfectly complement the chandelier.

How to make a chandelier with your own hands from wood

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What do you need

• Veneer in rolls (very thin sheets of wood);
• measuring tape;
• pencil;
• scissors;
• iron;
• parchment;
• paper clips;
• glue gun;
• lamp pendant;
• bulb.

How to do

1. Cut six 90 cm long strips from the veneer.

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2. Iron them through the parchment to even out the veneer.

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3. Place two strips crosswise on top of each other and secure with paper clips. Attach another ribbon to the side.

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4. Make another piece of the same shape from veneer. This triangle should be larger than the previous one.

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5. Place the pieces on top of each other as shown in the photo.

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6. Mark the outline of a small triangle on the bottom piece. Also trace the outlines of the intersecting stripes on both parts. All the details are in the video below.

7. Remove the top part, remove the staples from the bottom in one place. Lubricate the junction of the strips with glue and glue them together.

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8. Treat the veneer in the other two places in the same way. Glue the top piece. Place it on the bottom one along the marked marks and attach it with a gun.

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9. Connect adjacent strips of the upper part with paper clips, as shown in the photo and video below.

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10. Fasten adjacent strips of the lower part, pulling them under the upper ones.

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11. Glue the areas connected by paper clips. On the back side in the middle, attach the part into which the light bulb is screwed, trace it from the inside and cut off the excess.

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12. Insert the pendant, secure it to the ceiling and screw in the light bulb.

What other options are there?

Here is a more classic lamp made from veneer:

This is the process of creating an unusual large chandelier with light bulbs thrown over a wooden beam:

And here we show you how to make a beautiful wooden frame for an old, unsightly lamp:

Spider chandelier from table lamps

This spider chandelier is more difficult to make than the previous version, but it is also possible to make it yourself. But for this you will have to purchase several table lamps of the same type as shown in the photo.

The stand is removed from each lamp and installed on a plastic or metal holder, inside which all the soldered wires will be placed. You can attach the lamps with self-tapping screws or simply solder them, but this will be quite difficult.

Important! The lamps must be the same model and the same color to get the perfect composition.

Several crafts for interior decoration

The simplest option for making light bulbs for home decor is an improvised vase. After you have removed the insides from the flask, you can pour water into it and place several flowers with a light stem. Such a vase can be hung by tying a string to the plinth or mounted on an improvised stand made of rigid wire.

You can also pour an aqueous solution of eau de toilette or perfume into the flask. Make a simple air freshener. There is another option - pour oil into the container, after inserting a cotton wick inside.

As a result, you can get an original candle. It is allowed to use a cork or a round piece with a hole inside as a support. The flask is attached to it using glue or silicone.

A paraffin candle in the shape of a lamp will also decorate your home. To do this, paraffin is poured into a flask with a wick. After it hardens, the glass is carefully broken and removed from the surface of the paraffin product. A master class on crafts made from light bulbs will help you decide on the choice of product and manufacturing technology.

A transparent container can be filled with small pebbles, sand, moss, and shells. This mini-garden can be hung or installed on a wire base. The structure must be fixed to the base. Using a cocktail straw, pour sand or fine gravel inside, and soil with fertilizer on top.

You can plant moss or succulent plants in the soil. Planting is done using tweezers. You will get a wonderful mini-terrarium with toy animal figures, as can be seen in the photo of crafts made from light bulbs.

A useful item can also be made for the kitchen. After washing the inner surface of the flask, it can be used as a container for storing spices.

But for this it is advisable to remove the metal base completely or make a larger hole in diameter. A regular cork is used as a lid. You can decorate the base using twine wrapped around it.

Interior solutions

For successful interior design using a spider chandelier, designers give the following recommendations:

1. Complete the modification with soft legs with hemp rope. If you tie the legs into knots, you can get an interesting combination of industrial and nautical styles. The concept expresses freedom, and lamps without metal will look modest but stylish. This design looks especially natural in the dining room or kitchen.
2. Classic chandeliers with soft legs are well suited not only for kitchens, but also for living rooms or bedrooms. However, in living spaces it is better to use calmer colors, such as beige, rather than black.
3. Oversized models with many legs do not always look appropriate in residential premises, but they fit perfectly with the interior of an office in an office building.

1. Spider chandeliers with rigid legs are perfect for children's rooms and offices.
2. Large-sized “spider” designs must be balanced with other large decorative elements.
3. The appearance of the “spider” can be made more interesting by equipping the legs with tentacles or other elements.
4. The lamp will be decorated with wires of different colors. This solution looks especially natural in a children's room.

When creating a spider chandelier, it is not necessary to use the models offered by experts. It is completely acceptable to be creative and create your own design. However, in addition to creative ideas, it is advisable to have at least minimal skills in working with electrical devices.

Hello everyone, today I will tell you how a homemade master made a lamp in the shape of a spider with his own hands.

For this, the author used mahogany and a light bulb.

Tools and materials:

1. Wood (any kind, used mahogany) 2. Super glue 3. Wood glue 4. Sander 5. Drill 6. Sandpaper 7. 8mm drill 8. Band saw 9. Clear varnish

1. Take a piece of wood and cut it into 2 x 1.2 cm strips. These strips will be used for the spider's legs.

2. You will also need a light bulb socket. The author chose metal not for appearance, but because it was the only one that could be taken apart. I only used the ring you see in the picture.

3. The body of the spider consists of two wooden disks, each 3 cm high. One of them should be hollowed out using a spatula with a diameter of 28 mm. This will be the part where the nest will be.