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Unconditional harmony should reign in the interior of the room, therefore, when decorating it, it is necessary to take into account every detail, even if it seems trivial at first. Lighting devices always play an important role in design, which can often even become central element general design. However, it is not always possible to purchase the desired option- for the banal reason of the lack of the necessary design solution in the offered assortment.

In such cases, some homeowners have a desire to put their own efforts into interior design. And especially such a solution arises in those situations where beautiful bases remain from old chandeliers, floor lamps or table lamps. Therefore, this publication will consider the question of how to make a lampshade with your own hands for different types of lighting fixtures. Perhaps one of the proposed solutions will save some money from family budget and at the same time acquire an exclusive item general finishing premises, which will certainly become a source of personal pride for the master.

There are a number of advantages to making your own lampshade for any type of lamp. And these circumstances should be taken into account when the question arises of whether to buy this element of interior decor or make it yourself.

There is an opportunity to end up with an exclusive model of a lighting fixture.
The master has a much wider choice of decorative design of the lighting fixture, corresponding to the general design direction interior
Very significant savings are achieved.
For work, it is quite possible to use things that have accumulated in home pantries, which take up quite a lot of space, but it would be a pity to throw them away for one reason or another. So, in many houses there are lamps that are quite functional and interesting in their shape, but have long gone out of fashion. Any of them will be suitable for creating a new product.
You should never discount the “psychological component” - the opportunity to clearly demonstrate to everyone your own creative ambitions, and then to be deservedly proud of the manufactured product.
It is possible and even necessary to involve a child in the joint production of a lampshade - this is an excellent opportunity to instill in him the desire to create useful things with his own hands. In addition, time spent together and creative communication “as equals” will definitely benefit both parents and children.

We hope the arguments are quite convincing. Therefore, you can move closer to the practical part.

Safety of selected materials

The principle here is simple - a homemade lampshade should not pose a danger. This, of course, is primarily about fire safety, since any lighting device emits a certain amount of heat during operation.

When producing lighting fixtures on an industrial scale, technologists from responsible companies calculate the safe distance from the lamp to the lampshade material. This distance is determined depending on the power of the lamps that are recommended for installation in a particular lamp, and on the degree of heat resistance of the material used to create the lampshade.

Homemade lamps use only certain types of lamps that do not heat up to high temperatures. Thus, incandescent lamps should be completely excluded, in which the lion's share of consumed electricity is converted into banal heating, and often to very high temperatures. The fact that such energy consumption is extremely uneconomical is not so bad. But the “neighborhood” of the lampshade material with a source of strong heating is extremely unsafe!

Today, there is no shortage of other light sources in the assortment of stores - these are LED or compact fluorescent energy-saving models. Moreover, they all must have reliable bases made of ceramic or metal. The cost of such lamps is, of course, much higher than that of incandescent lamps, but the heating here does not reach critically high temperatures. Plus, add a long service life and a calm, even, but quite powerful luminous flux

Flammable materials - synthetic or cotton fabric, plastic threads, wooden parts, as well as paper or cardboard from which the lampshade can be made, must be at a distance of at least 50÷70 mm from the lamp.
Having made the lampshade and installed it on the lamp, it is recommended to observe the intensity of heating of its walls. If you feel heating of the material, which can be described as more than warm, then you should change the light bulb to a less powerful one (we mean power consumption, and not a conditional criterion for assessing the brightness of the glow).

What is very important to know about the characteristics of lamps and lighting devices?
Before choosing, making, installing lighting fixtures, it is strongly recommended to obtain some theoretical knowledge in this matter. The various methods for calculating room illumination are described in great detail in a special publication on our portal.

Varieties of lampshades according to design principle and material of manufacture

A few words need to be said about the types of lampshades that can be made at home. They can be divided according to the principle of design and material of manufacture.

Frame and frameless structures

By design, such products can be divided into frame and frameless.

Frame lampshades have a rigid base on which one of the selected materials is fixed. The frames can have different shapes - its choice depends on the preference and imagination of the master, as well as on the availability of the material necessary for manufacturing. The advantage of this type of lampshade is that the frame immediately determines the distance between the material exterior finishing and lamp, and then retains it throughout the entire life of the lamp. In addition, the product acquires rigidity, thanks to which its original shape is preserved.

Frameless lampshade. In this embodiment, the role of the frame is played by the material from which the product is made. In order for the lampshade to acquire the desired shape, a template is made as a temporary base, onto which the selected material is fixed with glue. The base is removed after the glue has completely dried.

When choosing this method, you must immediately calculate at what level inside the lampshade the light bulb will be located, taking into account that a certain distance must be maintained between it and the lampshade.

The advantage of this product is its low weight. The disadvantage is the fact that if the shape of the lampshade is accidentally deformed, its walls can get dangerously close to the lamp, which will lead to overheating of the material, which can lead to melting and fire. This is especially true for lampshades made for table lamps and floor lamps, the shape of which can be damaged by accidental mechanical impact.

What materials are used for the external decoration of the lampshade?

A very wide variety of materials are successfully used to make homemade lampshades. Some of them don’t even have to be purchased - they can be found in the household, and sometimes even lie under your feet, almost in the literal sense of the word.

Illustration	Description of the material, its advantages and disadvantages
	Textile. Only frame versions of lampshades are sheathed with it. Not recommended for use synthetic materials, since they do not withstand heat well, they can shrink, melt and fade. Cotton or linen are perfect for lining. It will be better if the fabric is specially processed water-repellent impregnation, thanks to which the lampshade will also attract less dust.
	Threads or yarn. This version of the material is most often used to create a frameless lampshade, but is sometimes used to cover the frame. To form a lampshade from threads, different versions of them with a thickness of 1 to 5 mm are used.
	Rope. Rope of different thicknesses is also used for making. It covers the finished frame in different variations, and frameless lampshade models are also assembled. It is best to use twine from natural materials- they are especially well suited for lamps made in eco-style.
	Ribbons of different widths are suitable both for forming weaving around the frame and for frameless versions of decorative lampshades.
	Hand woven lace made of cotton threads is used for fastening to the frame and forming a frameless lampshade. Instead of lace, you can use fragments cut from tulle with a suitable pattern.
	Hand knitted fabrics having different drawings can also be an excellent decoration for the lampshade frame. They can be knitted specifically for a specific product, or you can use for this purpose ready-made items of clothing that have completely gone out of fashion or simply stopped being liked.
	Wooden parts - branches, planks, slats, etc. are also often used to make lampshades. Thin, peeled and specially treated branches are used for weaving lampshades; thicker ones are installed as a palisade or cut into small pieces and randomly assembled into the chosen shape. Thin planks themselves are capable of forming a frame, while simultaneously performing a decorative function. Some craftsmen prepare plywood parts with through threads, which, when the lamp is turned on, gives a beautiful shadow on the walls.
	Plastic fittings , which are sold in sewing stores and used to decorate clothes, are also used to create lampshades or lampshades. You can add beads or buttons of different sizes and shapes to this category of materials.
	Origami is a technique for working with paper and cardboard, from which various decorative parts are made, including lampshades for lighting fixtures. The advantage of such decorative items You can name the speed of production (if you have some experience, of course) and the ability to change them depending on your mood or the need to decorate the room for a specific holiday. The disadvantage is the fragility of lampshades made of paper and cardboard.

In addition to the materials listed above, the most unexpected creative elements can be used to create homemade masterpieces - rings from metal cans, vases, ordinary kitchen graters, clock gears and much more. You just have to use your imagination...

Making a frame lampshade

How and from what can a frame be made?

If a frame version of the lampshade is chosen for manufacturing, then a logical question immediately arises - where to get it or from what and how to make the frame yourself. This stage of work can be called the first when creating a product.

If you plan to update the lampshade on an old floor lamp, chandelier or table lamp, in which the frame remains intact, then it can be used, decorated with new material. The old casing is removed from the base. Then the frame is carefully inspected, if necessary, cleaned of rust, and then painted.

If the lighting fixture is being created anew, or in the case where the frame is missing or has become unusable, you can purchase an old lampshade, for example, at a flea market, and perform the manipulations described above with it.

Well, if this option does not triple or is impossible, you will have to do it yourself.

Frame from a waste basket

One of those options that does not require you to make a lot of effort to create a frame is to buy a metal basket for office waste.

You can find metal and plastic baskets on sale, but for the lampshade it is recommended to choose the first option. If the size and shape of the product is suitable, then the problem with the frame will be solved. A neat hole is cut out in the bottom of the basket to install a lamp socket, which should be securely secured to the mesh surface. By the way, the bottom of many baskets is a solid metal plate, which means it can be even easier to secure the cartridge.

Sometimes, for the intended lampshade, it is enough to carefully paint the mesh surfaces in the desired color and decorate the top or bottom line with fabric, braid, etc. You can cover the frame entirely with one of the above-mentioned materials. Design options are unlimited.

Wire frame

The most common material for making a frame is thick wire. If steel wire is used, then connections when assembling the frame can be made using spot welding. However, such technology is available to few, and, as a rule, most home craftsmen fasten individual parts together using the twisting method.

Steel wire has considerable rigidity and elasticity, and it is quite difficult to twist together parts with a thickness of, say, 3 mm. Therefore, some nodes are made using more thin wire, which fixes the connections of the main frame elements.

If the twisting method is chosen for connection, aluminum wire is often used. It is not difficult to work with, but it is too plastic and easily deformed. When the frame is sheathed decorative cladding, it will, of course, acquire greater rigidity. But when making it, it is necessary to take into account the properties of the wire and act very carefully.

The advantages of aluminum wire include the same plasticity, since when creating a frame, adjustments can be easily made to it.

To carry out the work, you will need some tools that will probably be found in any home workshop:

— pliers for bending and straightening wire;

- round nose pliers will help bend the ends of the wire for further twisting;

- wire cutters;

- a hammer will also help to straighten individual areas;

— sandpaper for cleaning the surface of steel wire before painting;

- thin copper wire for winding connecting parts;

— soldering iron for connecting copper wire;

— enamel paint and a thin brush;

— electrical tape for additional fixation of parts together;

- a wide wooden block on which it will be convenient to straighten the wire and perform soldering.

Work on the manufacture of the frame is carried out in the following order:

The shape of the future lampshade is selected and a drawing of the product is made taking into account its dimensions.
Next, if necessary, the prepared wire is straightened.
Then, according to the dimensions indicated on the drawing, pieces of wire are cut. Here it is necessary to take into account the overlap of the ends of the wire on each other when forming the upper and lower circles, by at least 150÷200 mm. For vertical elements that determine the height, the segments must be longer than what is specified in the drawing, by approximately 40 mm. This is necessary to secure them to the frame circumferences.

The frame traditional for a lampshade consists of two large circles - upper and lower, a small ring to hold the socket, 4÷6 vertical holders and 3÷4 horizontal jumpers that will hold the ring for the socket inside the structure.

Naturally, there are much more complex shapes lampshades. In any case, each of the options is made according to the drawing. However, when choosing an overly intricate design, do not forget that cutting and sewing a cover for it will also not be easy.

If necessary, cut pieces of steel wire are cleaned of rust with sandpaper.

Next, circles of the required diameter are made. The ends of the wire must be wrapped with copper wire, and it is better to solder the resulting clamp immediately. Another fixation option is insulating tape.
Then the frame racks are made, which will connect the upper and lower circles and thereby give the structure the outline of a truncated cone. At their ends, using pliers, peculiar loops are bent. With their help, these racks are put on first on the upper and then on the lower ring of the frame. The parts must be distributed around the circles so that there is an equal distance between them.
After this, the rings at the ends of the posts are clamped with pliers. You can finally fix the connections of the parts with copper wire and then solder it, or you can do it easier - wrap it with insulating tape.

If electrical tape is chosen for fixation, the parts are painted before they are assembled into a single structure. It should be rightly noted that the appearance of a frame fastened in this way is not highly aesthetic. Therefore, this option should be used only for lampshades, the decorative covering of which is a dense opaque material.

These manufacturing methods are by no means the only possible ones. For example, in combination with wire, you can use a metal strip 10÷12 mm wide. It is convenient in that you can drill holes in it, through which you can then fasten the parts together using screws and nuts, as well as secure the cartridge to a threaded coupling.

By the way, the connecting nodes, if the frame is made of thick copper wire or even a tube, can be made simply by soldering - you just need a fairly powerful soldering iron. Yes, and aluminum can be soldered - however, this requires some experience and a certain set of chemicals.

Other frame material options

Perhaps other recommendations on the material for making the frame for the lampshade will be useful for someone. Moreover, all the examples of “raw materials” listed below can be found in almost every home or purchased “for pennies.”

Illustration	Brief description of the use of materials to create a frame for a lampshade
	If you don't have steel or aluminum wire, you can use wire hangers to create the base. The hangers must be untwisted into even sections, which are straightened using pliers. Then frame parts are formed from them. They are connected to each other according to the principle described above, and fixed, for example, using electrical tape. Making a frame from such wire requires less effort, but the base is less rigid and durable.
	In hardware stores you can find metal mesh designed for reinforcing surfaces under plaster. They can have different cell sizes. For lampshade suitable option with cells 15×15 or 20×20 mm. A frame is formed from a cut-out fragment of the mesh, and to join, the edges are overlapped by one or two cells and tied together with twisted wire. However, from this material it is possible to make a frame only in the form of a cylinder or a truncated cone. If such a form does not contradict the general design solution premises and suits the master, then this option for creating a frame can be called the optimal solution.
	You can also use a grille from an old fan to make a lampshade, especially since it has already been given a certain shape of a peculiar spherical segment. If necessary, the frame can be made deeper by attaching it to the bottom of the lattice additional tier from wire of the same thickness, or extend the edges of the lampshade with facing material.
	Another option for frame material offered by some craftsmen is five-liter plastic bottles. You can use them in their entirety, removing the bottom part, or cut the walls of the container into strips of the same width. Then the desired shape of the lampshade is created from the strips, and its lower side is fixed to a wire circle, which will give rigidity to the structure. A clear disadvantage This material can be called its deformation when overheated, and also the fact that only a small lampshade can be made from a bottle.
	The frame can also be made from embroidery hoops of different shapes and sizes. It can be a lampshade of a traditional configuration, round or semicircular. This material is easy to work with and produces a light and reliable design. When making a classic lampshade, hoops of different diameters are selected, the upper and lower circles are fastened together wooden slats. To form the internal part of the structure intended for installing the cartridge, you can use aluminum wire.

Several options for decorating the lampshade frame

So, as mentioned above, for cladding the frame they can be used different materials. The most popular options will be presented in this section.

Covering the frame with fabric

In order to sew a traditional fabric lampshade in the shape of a truncated cone or cylinder, you will need a prepared frame, decorative fabric, white cotton or PVC film, thread, glue, scissors, an iron, a silicone hot glue gun, clothespins, and a pattern. The amount of decorative fabric will depend on how you plan to sheathe the frame, whether it will be stretched evenly or whether folds will be formed on it.

The work of decorating the frame is carried out as follows:

Making a pattern. In order not to spoil the prepared fabric, it is recommended that the first step is to make a paper pattern. Making it is not difficult at all. If the frame has a cylindrical shape, then its diameter and the height of the lampshade are measured. Everything is clear with the height, and the length is calculated using the formula for circumference:

L=π× D

L- frame circumference;

π - a constant that can be taken to be rounded equal to 3.14;

D- cylinder diameter.

As a result, the pattern will be an even strip of fabric. To its calculated length, 20 mm is added for the seam, and to the measured width - 40 mm for the bend on one side and the other.

If the frame has the shape of a truncated cone, then either the development parameters are calculated, or its graphical construction is carried out using a special algorithm. But often they do it much simpler. To do this, paint the outer side of the upper and lower circumference of the frame with a black marker and roll it over a sheet of paper.

Using the marks remaining on it, a pattern is drawn, to which extra millimeters are also added for the bend and seam. The pattern is cut out and applied to the frame, adjusted if necessary, that is, an additional segment is added to it or excess length is removed.

Once the pattern is ready, it is transferred to the fabric, as well as PVC film or lining fabric. Next, the marked parts must be cut out with scissors.

The rolling method is not always suitable. Sometimes you have to draw the development of a truncated cone yourself. If this becomes necessary, you can go to the appendix to this article. Mathematical and graphical methods are described in detail there, and calculators are placed for carrying out the necessary calculations.

PVC film and fabric are combined with each other, pinned and sewn. Another option for bonding materials is gluing using a very hot iron. Ironing is carried out from the fabric side; when heated, the film melts and sticks to the decorative layer.

The next step is to secure the fabric first to the top and then to the bottom circumference of the frame using clothespins or office clips. When fastening, it is important to ensure that the fold of the fabric is uniform. The fabric should be well stretched over the frame.
When the fabric is fitted, marks are made on it along the vertical seam line and along the upper and lower folds. Next, after removing the fabric from the frame, sew a vertical seam using a sewing machine.
Then the stitched cover is put on the frame and aligned with the upper and lower marks.

The fabric is bent through the wire of the upper circle, melted silicone or superglue is applied to the bend with a gun, after which it is temporarily fixed with clothespins or clamps. Then, the same process is carried out along the line of the lower circle. The glued fabric is left until completely dry.

The final stage of the work may be gluing a satin ribbon along the upper and lower edges of the lampshade in the color of the fabric, or the same material - to complement the unfinished design.

The glued strip must be immediately fixed with clamps or clothespins. After the glue is guaranteed to harden, the temporary fixation is removed.

The finished lampshade is placed on a table lamp or other lighting fixture.

The method of attaching the lampshade depends on the characteristics of the lighting fixture. These can be special clamping flanges on outside lamp sockets, threaded bushing and more. Any home handyman can easily deal with this issue.

Covering the frame with tape

This option is available for anyone, even a novice craftsman, since decorating with ribbon is very simple.

To finish the created frame in this case, the following materials will be required:

Tape of the required color, 15÷20 mm wide. Its quantity will depend on the size parameters of the frame and the intended density of its braid.
To make the product decorative, a border can be used that is well suited in design and color to the main cladding material.
Superglue or silicone hot glue gun (gun).
Clothespins or stationery clips for temporarily fixing the tape while the glue dries.

Decoration work is carried out in the following order:

The edge of the tape is attached to the upper circumference of the frame using glue and additionally secured with a clothespin.
When the glue has dried, they carefully begin to wrap the tape around the walls of the frame, winding it through the upper and lower wire circles. When performing this process, the frame circumferences are pre-lubricated with a small amount of glue (usually small area, for several turns) and secure the tape with clamps. It is also necessary to take into account that the tape is wound onto the walls so that in the upper part it is more closely aligned with the previously laid one, and at the bottom its strips diverge somewhat, but no gaps are created between them.
When winding the last turn, the edge of the tape is coated with glue and hidden behind the previous strip.
After the glue has dried, a border is glued along the bottom edge, and, if desired, along the top edge. Its ends are fixed with an overlap, which is additionally coated with glue.

Decorating the frame with coarse rope

Another interesting option for decorating a metal frame is to braid it with thin twine and coarse rope. There are quite a few ways to decorate a lampshade with this material, and in the example below only one of them will be presented.

To create this lampshade model you will need:

Frame with frequently spaced side guides.
Thin twine.
Twisted rope made from twine.
Scissors.
A silicone hot glue gun and several sticks of such glue.

The manufacture of this lampshade is carried out in the following sequence:

The first step is to secure the end of the thin twine with a loop in the upper part of the frame, the upper circle.

Next, each of the metal guides is braided with twine as tightly as possible, using one of the units of the “macrame” technique. In the illustration, one of these simple tying knots is highlighted separately.

When a piece of twine ends, it and the end of a new piece should be secured to metal stand or circles using silicone hot melt adhesive. Then this area is covered with weaving to make it invisible.

The vertical guides are braided to the level where the horizontal twisted ropes will pass. In order not to miss the height of their passage, it is best to mark the passage points of the horizontal pattern on the metal parts of the frame using a corrector.
In the designated places, the horizontal rope on the frame posts is firmly fixed with twine.

Such a lampshade can be attached to the ceiling either with the wide side up (shown in the illustration below) or in a suspended position, with the open part of the hemisphere down.

Additionally, the lampshade can be decorated with beads or glass garlands, placed on top of the frame of “butterflies” or attached with artificial flowers.

As you can see, nothing complicated even for a novice master. True, the work may seem tedious, but there is no need to rush, maximum accuracy - and everything will work out.

Making a frameless lampshade

This section will look at three options for frameless lampshades, which are even more affordable than products that require a rigid frame.

There is, however, a fundamental caveat. In order to set the desired shape of the lampshade, a frame (more precisely, a template) will still be required, but it will be temporary. Such a template, which determines the configuration of the product, most often serves as a balloon, inflatable rubber or plastic beach ball.

To make a lampshade in a similar way, they are used various materials, but the principle of performing the work remains general. Of course, each case has its own nuances, which will be discussed below.

Lampshade made of knitted napkins

In this option, you will need several knitted napkins of the same color or several shades that combine well with each other.

A tightly inflated balloon is used as a temporary template. For ease of use, so that the template remains motionless when gluing decorative materials, the ball is placed on a suitable open container, for example, on a pan or bowl of the required diameter.

In addition, prepare a bowl for diluting the glue. In this case, transparent casein glue is sometimes used, which is often used for wallpapering. However, PVA is considered more durable in its qualities, and it is more often used for the manufacture of frameless lampshades.

So, now you need to soak each of the napkins with glue, and place them in a certain order on the ball template. The elements are completely immersed in the glue until completely saturated, and then wrung out, straightened and laid on a temporary frame. It is taken into account that in the upper part of the future lampshade there should be a hole for mounting a light bulb socket. However, it can be carefully cut out later, after the resulting three-dimensional figure has completely dried. And after cutting, it is best to frame this hole with a plastic ring, placing it on glue and basting it with thread.
The top one is glued first, and then the side napkins. All of them are laid overlapping each other, approximately 100÷150 mm, so that after drying these fabric parts are securely glued together.
Now all that remains is to wait until the glue has completely dried, since the lampshade should acquire a certain rigidity due to it.
When the glue dries, the ball is punctured and deflated, and the lampshade continues to retain its shape.

Next, a lamp socket with the power cord already connected is installed in the hole. In the lampshade window, this unit is tightened from the outside and inside by special flanges that move along the threads on the outer surface of the socket. This connection will give additional rigidity to the upper part of the lampshade.

"Lace" clothesline lampshade

This lampshade option, made from clothesline, can be used for any type of lamp. Moreover, it can be hung in the form of a classic lampshade or, as in the example discussed below, fixed with the wide side to the ceiling.

To create this lampshade model you will need to prepare:

Inflatable beach ball. The advantage of such a base is that upon completion of the work, you can simply bleed the air out of it, keeping it intact, and subsequently continue to use it for its intended purpose. Another option is a glass shade, the shape of which will be used to make a decorative lampshade.

Clothesline.

White regular thread and needle for sewing.

Glue intended for design work using the decoupage technique “Mod Podge”. This glue is quite expensive, so it will be easier to make it yourself. To do this, ordinary PVA glue is diluted with clean warm water in a ratio of 2:1, and for greater strength and, if necessary, to give a glossy effect, add approximately one tablespoon of colorless water-soluble varnish for every 150 ml of glue.

Water-soluble paint - preferably in aerosol form.

Transparent or white plain and masking tape.

A wooden plank with an even milled groove inside or with sides nailed on both sides - for forming a figured “snake” from a rope. A plastic cable channel of the required width may also be suitable for this purpose.

The first step in creating this product is making blanks - a pattern is formed from rope.

For this purpose, the rope is generously lubricated with glue and laid in the form of a “snake” in the channel of the prepared slats. It is important to ensure that the relief is laid at the same pitch, that is, it is even.

Here you need to pay attention to the fixation of the rope pattern. In the illustrations, the threads that fix the bends of the rope in the required position are barely visible. In order to complete this process you will need regular white thread and a needle. The bends are sewn together without tightening them so that the fastening threads mostly run inside the rope and are visible only in some places. Fastening is carried out along the upper and lower edges of the “snake” workpiece.

The workpiece will be ready when the glue is completely dry.

The next step is to prepare the ball to form a lampshade on it. To prevent the rope from sticking to plastic surface ball, after inflating it should be covered with masking tape.

The dried rope blank must be carefully placed on the ball. Laying is carried out in a spiral, starting from the top, not forgetting to leave (form) a hole for the cartridge or for another fastener, depending on the characteristics of the lighting device. When laying a rope “snake”, it is advisable to attach each next turn with threads to the previous one - using the same method that was used when forming the “snakes”.

After the shape of the lampshade is fully formed, that is, the rope “snakes” are laid and tied with threads into a single structure, it must be generously coated with glue and then left until completely dry.

Next comes the dyeing process. It is carried out on both sides after removal finished product from a ball from which air is previously released. For painting, paint of any shade can be used - white, gold or silver. If desired, the lampshade can be decorated in the “amber” style.
After the paint has dried, the lampshade-shade is installed on the ceiling lamp using a special decorative clamp or again using the socket flanges, depending on the model of the lighting fixture. When installing, it is important not to press the lampshade too hard against the base, otherwise it may become deformed.

Lampshade made of thick threads or yarn

The simplest, and therefore most often used, option is to make a lampshade from thick threads, yarn or thin rope. This material should not be too heavy.

To make this version of the lampshade, you will need the following materials:

A balloon or beach ball of the appropriate size.

Sufficient amount of thread (string).

PVA glue.

Paint the required color if, after manufacturing, the lampshade is planned to be tinted in the chosen shade.

Work on the creation of this product takes place in the following order:

PVA glue is poured into a suitable container - this can be an ordinary bowl or a plastic container. However, with this approach, all work surface the table will soon be stained with glue. Therefore, it is recommended to use a simple device that is easy to make yourself. This is a deep plastic container with a lid into which a ball (spool) of yarn or twine is placed. Then glue is poured there, which should cover the threads completely.

A hole is made in the lid of the container through which the end of the thread is passed. During the manufacturing process, all that remains is to carefully pull the material treated with glue out of the container. At the same time, there will be no unnecessary overspending - the excess glue will be squeezed out when exiting through the hole.

The end of the rope is secured to the rubber surface of the ball or ball using a piece of tape. Next, the rope is wound chaotically around the base, but usually do not forget to leave a window for attaching the lampshade to the lamp. It is precisely along the border of this hole that the packing density, one way or another, turns out to be maximum, which, in principle, is what is required.

On the rest of the spherical surface, the density of the threads is determined by the master himself. It should be remembered that the denser the wound rope layer is, the less light it will transmit from the lamp.

Having completed work on the future lampshade, it is left until the glue has completely dried.

When the glue has completely dried, you need to release the air from the ball and then remove the shell from the lampshade.
Next, the lampshade can be painted using spray paint or leave it in its original form.

The final stage is installing the lampshade into the lighting fixture.

During installation, of course, a certain amount of care is required, since despite the quite satisfactory rigidity of the resulting sphere, it can still be dented by carelessly applied force.

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In the publication reviewed, only a few simple lampshade options are presented, from which you can choose the one that is suitable both in design and method. self-made. If readers have their own ideas, including those that have already been implemented, write to us, send photo or video reports, and they will definitely be published.

For example, a master shares his ability to make a lampshade using the origami technique:

Video: Original paper lampshade using origami technique

APPENDIX: How to draw the development of a truncated cone?

Method one - graphical construction

Let’s say right away that this method has a certain error, which, in principle, you can come to terms with and, if desired, try to reduce it to a minimum. It will become clearer later.

So, you need to draw a development for a truncated cone.

What data is usually known?

The diameters of both circles are large ( D1) and small ( D2).

Height N.

If the frame of a truncated cone already exists (as was the case in some of the examples of creating lampshades discussed above), then it is not difficult to measure the length of the side generatrix L. If there is no sample, it’s okay, this parameter will be determined during construction.

So, first of all, the lateral projection of the figure is drawn. It is not necessary to make such a projection in full size - it is quite possible to use a convenient scale. This is not yet a development, but simply an auxiliary drawing, necessary only for taking dimensions.

The lateral projection of a truncated cone is isosceles trapezoid with a lower base equal to the diameter D1, upper base equal to the diameter D2, and a height equal to N. In the top diagram, such a trapezoid is shown on the right side of the drawing.

After the trapezoid is accurately drawn, its sides must be extended with thin auxiliary lines to the point of their intersection WITH.
From this point, the distance to one of the far corners of the trapezoid is measured ( Rb) and to the near corner ( Rs). Letters R It was not used by chance: these quantities are nothing more than the radii of the arcs, which, during further construction, will limit the development of the truncated cone. It is clear that the length of the generatrix L equal to the difference Rb –Rs.

Naturally, if the auxiliary drawing was made with scaling, then it is necessary to bring the measured values to real ones.

Now you can move on to full-scale construction of the scan. That is, the drawing will already be carried out in real dimensions, 1: 1.

The development of a truncated cone is a sector of a ring formed by two circles, the radius of which is already known to us. It remains to decide on those two radial lines that will limit the angular length of this sector.

Proceed as follows:

From the point of the selected center, draw two circles with radii Rb And Rs(you can, of course, not complete circles, but only arcs, 140÷150 degrees. Although, sometimes much more is required). Thus, the width of the ring is given - it immediately turns out to be equal to the length of the side generatrix L.

A radial line is drawn from the center to the outer arc (from one of the edges of the drawing). It immediately sets one of the sector boundaries. (In the drawing it is shown as a dotted line from the center horizontally to the left).

Rv =π × D1/n

n is an arbitrary number, but the larger it is, the smaller the error in construction will be. The explanation is simple - in fact, the length of the lower circumference of the cone is divided by n arcs equal in length. But it is problematic to plot the length of the arc in the drawing, so the chords that subtend these arcs will be plotted. And the shorter the arc, the less its length differs from the length of the chord.

In the example shown in the drawing, the number n=6. But it is possible (and recommended) to take more of it, for example, 10÷12.

The calculated radius is set on the compass Rv, and an arc is drawn (the drawing shows a complete circle, just for demonstration, but this is unnecessary) so that it intersects with the outer arc of the already outlined ring. The intersection point will give the center for the next arc (circle). In general, it is necessary to repeat this construction n once.

After drawing the last ( n according to the count) of the arc, a radial line is drawn from the center through the point of its intersection with the outer arc of the ring. It just becomes the missing boundary of the scan (in the drawing it is also shown with dotted lines - from the center to the right upwards).

That's it, the construction of the development is completed - it is highlighted in pink in the drawing.

Do not forget that this is a “clean” development, that is, without allowances or valves for assembling a truncated cone or for attaching the cut fabric to the frame. So, if necessary, the necessary widening in the required directions is also provided.

Method two - mathematical calculation of sweep parameters

Error in graphical construction, and even with a large number n– small. But for those who love perfect accuracy, we can offer the construction of a drawing based on the results of geometric calculations.

So, it is necessary to determine the development parameters for a truncated cone with the radius of the lower circle R1, top – R2, and height N. (Please note: we are not talking about diameters, but about radii - it’s just easier to count).

And to draw a development, the radii of the external arc are required - Rb, radius of the inner arc – Rs and magnitude central angle f, limiting the sector of the resulting ring.

We won’t give formulas - they are included in online calculation calculators.

Calculators for calculating truncated cone scan parameters

Step 1 - determining the length of the generatrixL

This value may sometimes already be known. But if not, it’s easy to calculate

Decorating lamps or creating lampshades is not only an interesting, but also useful activity. You can get the perfect item that completely matches the interior of your home, and at the same time save a lot of money. You just need to buy the simplest lamp and make it exclusive.

Cozy home– this is not only the right furniture, but the right lighting. Thanks to a beautiful lampshade, the interior will become exclusive, and the room will become warmer and more comfortable.

If you want to rearrange the room, then along with it you need to update the chandelier and floor lamp. You can simply buy a new product, or you can change the textiles on the lampshade yourself.

A detailed master class on making a lampshade will help you create a unique, decorative piece of furniture. After familiarizing yourself with all the possible manufacturing methods, you can choose exactly the option that will be ideal for you.

Material for making a lampshade

Having a ready-made frame, you can start choosing material for the lampshade. It could be:

textile;
plastic;
knitting threads;
leg-split;
beads;
paper.

Waste materials that are usually thrown away are also suitable:

cardboard containers for eggs;
newspapers;
gift wrapping;
old spare parts for a bicycle or car, etc.

When choosing material for a lampshade, you need to remember its color. It should perfectly suit the created style. In addition, you need pay attention to the lighting in the room. If the room is poorly lit during the day and is in twilight, then a lamp made of transparent or light material is more suitable for it. For bright room you can choose a dense and dark material for the lamp - but this will depend on the overall decoration of the room.

As you know, red and yellow add warmth and light to the room; Therefore, to make the room warmer, you need to install a lamp with a yellow or red lampshade. If the room is located on the south side, and the sun warms its walls all day, then the lampshade for the lamp installed in this room can be blue or green.

Gallery: DIY lampshade (25 photos)

How to make a lampshade frame with your own hands

The frame is a stable base, mainly consisting of two circles. Circles can be either different or the same diameter; they are connected to each other by vertical partitions. The length of the partition is the height of the lampshade.

To make cylindrical frame, you need to make two circles of the same diameter. If you need to make a classic frame for a lamp, then the bottom circle should be larger diameter than the top one.

Round shape can be obtained if the partitions are not straight, but slightly curved. The classic frame will only benefit from this.

The shape of the frame will be interesting if there is a ring at the base, but not at the top. It turns out that the concave partitions will be connected at the top at one point, and at the bottom they will be fixed at the same distance from each other.

Best suited for making a frame wire, since it can ideally keep its shape, and it is also non-flammable. Suitable for work copper, aluminum or steel wire with a diameter of 2 mm.

Types of lamps made by yourself

After renovating the room, I really want to update not only the furniture, but also the accessories. These include lamps, chandeliers, floor lamps and table lamps. It is desirable that such a piece of furniture be an exclusive detail; it can be installed in the room on a coffee table or in the bedroom on bedside table or on the chest of drawers.

To get an exclusive model of a chandelier, you need to attend handicraft exhibitions. If the model you like costs a lot of money, then don’t be upset. You just need to use your imagination, “turn on” your hands and head - then you can make an exclusive model with your own hands. Since a chandelier usually has not one, but several identical shades, their production will take more time than one.

Modern lampshades can have the most different shapes, decorate them to your liking. Preference is given to products decorated with colored beads.

If you want to update your lampshade table lamp, then cardboard would be the ideal option. It must be durable, but thin, then the product will be completely different from others. The work is performed in the following sequence:

You need to cut out 4 identical frames from cardboard, similar to those into which photographs are inserted.
You need to glue a piece of fabric to the back of each product.
In each product, on the side, you need to make holes at the same distance. A needle or awl is suitable for this. Using laces, the parts are sewn together to create a lantern.

This method of creating a new lampshade is considered the simplest, and the product is very light. Depending on the situation in the room, the color of the fabric and cardboard is also selected. The decor of such a product can be anything.

Thread lampshade

A ball made of threads looks very impressive in the interior. To make it, you will need patience and perseverance, and besides them:

threads or twine;
inflatable ball round shape;
PVA glue;
scissors.

The work table needs to be covered with oilcloth or unnecessary newspapers, and only after that start working.

The balloon needs to be inflated and tied with thread.
We wrap the chosen thread around the ball. You can try making different patterns, or you can simply wind the thread around the ball without changing direction.
The winding must be tight.
Having reached the desired density, the thread can be cut.
Carefully saturate the entire winding with glue. The better the thread is impregnated with glue, the stronger the lampshade will be after drying.
When the glue is completely dry, the ball can be pierced with a needle and pulled out. Where the tail of the ball was, you need to cut a hole for the cartridge.

If, for some reason, you do not like the color of the resulting product, you can repaint it differently using spray paint.

The finished twine lampshade can be varnished, decorate with beads or beads.

Paper lampshade

To prevent the paper from heating up and catching fire when the light bulb is on, the lampshade should be quite large. Under such a lampshade, it is better to buy an economical light bulb that heats up less.

Many ideas for making a lampshade for a floor lamp from paper can be found on the Internet. Different colors are used, different figures are cut out. The result is a unique creation that can decorate any room.

DIY fabric lampshade

To work you will need:

a piece of new fabric;
scissors;
tape measure or centimeter;
thread and needle;
pins;
textile glue or stapler.

Next, you need to choose an object for restoration: it could be an old table lamp or any other lamp that has been “living” with your grandmother for a long time. Consider in detail its appearance, which should match the already created interior of the room.

For example, you can make a new lampshade from fabric to plaid. It is sewn onto a frame of a certain size. If the old lamp has a frame, then consider that half the work is already done. And if the lamp frame is missing, then this is not a disaster - you can make it yourself, there is nothing complicated about it. A lampshade made of checkered fabric is ideal for country style.

How to make a lampshade for a floor lamp? A master class on how to make it can be found on the Internet.

To sew a lampshade onto a cylinder-shaped frame, you need to measure its circumference and height. Make a pattern on the fabric according to the dimensions obtained, then cut it out like a template.

For the cone you need to make a blank from whatman paper. Try on what you cut out, trim off any excess. If something didn’t work out, it needs to be redone.

The fabric for the lampshade is attached to the cone, and the pattern or ornament must be placed correctly. To ensure a smooth surface, the fabric must be stretched.

The fabric for the lampshade can be cotton or flax.

Lampshade for a lamp in a children's room

When a child is small, a lamp in a nursery is very important. You can always buy such a product, but to make it, you need not only time, but also imagination. It is advisable to make a lampshade for a lamp together with your child in order to develop his imagination. Since the lampshade will be in a children’s room, you need to completely trust the child’s taste.

Naturally, the child will want to see his favorite cartoon characters on the night light. You will need to work hard and cut them out of paper together or buy ready-made translations. You need to use the idea with a print on cotton.

For the bedroom

If the bedroom is purely female, then the ideal option for a lampshade would be a model thread-related. The proposed option is knitted from white iris-type threads, which are used to knit napkins to decorate shelves or tables. You can choose a pattern for thin knitting needles, if that makes it easier for you.

For a classic frame, they start knitting a napkin not from 3 air loops. The length of the chain should be slightly longer than the top ring of the frame. Then the lampshade is knitted in the round, according to the pattern, like a napkin. It is possible that the height of the product will be longer napkins, then you will need to knit several more rows.

The finished product needs to be washed and be sure to starch so that after drying it has a certain shape.

White knitted lampshade decorate with colored beads or colored ribbons– it all depends on your imagination.

In a creative experiment, the main thing is to choose the right shade of small decorative elements. When the style, color scheme and shape are chosen correctly, then even the most simple thing made with your own hands will look exquisite.

To make a home-made lampshade look neater and more beautiful, you need to first paint the new frame made of thick wire and then carefully wrap it with cotton tape. Then the fabric of the sewn lampshade will not be damaged.

Conclusion

It is very easy to update a lamp whose lampshade has, over time, lost its original appearance. After reading the relevant information and purchasing everything necessary materials, you can make a unique thing that will decorate the interior of your home.

Use your imagination to get a designer, exclusive lampshade for your lamp.

If a person loves creative experiments and wants to spend the day off profitably, you can make a new beautiful lampshade.

This craft will decorate your home. And only at first glance it seems that making lampshades for table lamps with your own hands is too expensive. There are ready-made, proven diagrams with dimensions. All you need is some wire, fabric and thread (or fabric glue). This is easy to do, and simple materials at hand are suitable for the craft. An interior element such as a lampshade will add a new motif to the familiar interior of a room or will be a wonderful gift for acquaintances and friends.

How to make a lampshade for a table lamp with your own hands?

What's a living room without a beautiful lampshade? Masters of handmade art have a lot of tips in their arsenal on how to create a wonderful lampshade for an old lamp dating back to your grandmother’s youth. Most practical option- this is to make a round lampshade frame for a table lamp from wire. Stretch the fabric over the wire and secure it.

There are ready-made, proven diagrams with dimensions. By following the instructions, a beginner will avoid many mistakes. Let's give an example of the most common classic lampshade frame design. We also make a pattern for the fabric according to these dimensions, but with an allowance.

The best fabric for a lampshade is felt or cotton. Felt allows you to make multi-layered unusual crafts. And on plain cotton, before attaching the fabric to the frame, you can apply a design using an iron. To secure the fabric correctly and evenly, it is convenient to use transparent textile glue. You can easily find it in a decoupage store. The end result is an excellent lamp.

How is the drawing applied? There is no special trick to this either. You need to find special paper for thermal photo transfer. A suitable design is printed on it, and then you need to take a heated iron and iron every millimeter of paper well. You don't need to do anything else. When the pattern has cooled, the fabric is securely attached to the frame. Just don’t forget to leave a small gap when cutting out the fabric scraps so that the edges (top and bottom) can be folded and carefully glued from the inside out. Or use regular colored tape for these purposes.

Frame options

Lampshades for table lamps made by yourself are, in any case, nicer than factory-bought ones. Anything that the author's imagination allows is possible. But for a round shape, the easiest way is to choose a pattern that is glued to the fabric.

If you don’t want to bother with drawings, just take regular plain chintz fabric and make patterns suitable for the shape of the wire frame. The main elements of crafts are imagination and the ability to work with your hands. Therefore, anyone can make the wire frame of a lampshade for a table lamp with their own hands.

Unusual lamps for a new interior

When in new room renovation has been done, and you want to complement the image of the living room with some exclusive detail; you can put one lamp with an unusual design on a small coffee table. Or on the dressing table in the bedroom. This will be an excellent solution. After all, even when decor costs are minimal, creative taste is always appreciated.

You can find unusual ideas for a lamp, and, in particular, a new lampshade, at exhibitions of handicrafts, or simply by using your maximum imagination. Popular now various shapes Rice paper lampshades. Many people love colored things and decorate the frame with decorative colored beads.

The main thing in creative experiments is to choose the right shade of small decorative elements. When the style, color scheme and shape are chosen correctly, even the simplest things will look elegant in your room.

Stylish cardboard lampshade

You can make a lampshade for a table lamp with your own hands from cardboard. He will be completely different from the others. The material for the craft needs to be durable, but thin. The benefit of this option is that it is an incredibly easy way to create a lampshade from scratch.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

4 identical frames are cut out of cardboard. The same frames in which photographs are placed.
A piece of fabric is glued to the back of each frame.
Carefully make a few holes on the side with a gypsy needle and sew the frames together with laces. You need to make a small flashlight. The cardboard is pre-glued. It is stitched to make the craft look more beautiful.

The advantage of this option is that it is a completely simple way to create a lampshade from scratch. In addition, this “flashlight” is a very light object. And it is possible to repaint it in any color, but preferably to match the selected fabric. It looks unusual and suits the style for elegant interiors.

Lampshades for table lamps, made by hand for the nursery

An interesting lamp in a nursery will come in very handy. Make a better lampshade for your child together. Trust his personal taste. After all, for a child, the most important thing is the process, not the result. You can use denser materials that do not transmit light well, for example, plastic covered with paper. With a lampshade made of plastic, the lamp dimly illuminates the room and acts as a night light.

Maybe the child will want to see his favorite cartoon character on such a night light. Using the cotton print idea this can be done.

Lampshade for a cozy bedroom

But for a woman’s bedroom, a lampshade with a knitted pattern is more suitable. Some stores sell simple knitted napkins as decorations for tables or shelves. These wipes are great. If a woman knows how to crochet, she can make such a napkin herself.

When you need to give the napkins the shape of a ball, you need to put a few of them on a children's ball, cover them completely with glue and let them dry a little. Extra details delete in advance. Then the fabric is removed and hung on the prepared circle of wire lampshade.

A self-knitted napkin already has the required size in advance; it does not need to be adjusted to the dimensions of the frame. The napkin is sewn to the edge of the frame using regular threads. Making a DIY crochet lampshade for a table lamp is as easy as shelling pears.

A ball of thread as a lampshade

A very popular method is a glued ball made of thin threads. All you need is a skein of thread, PVA glue and a balloon. You can also use thick threads.

What to do?

The balloon is inflated and smeared with glue.
Using fresh glue on the ball, wind the threads layer by layer in any order.
There is space left at the bottom so that you can screw in the light bulb later.
When you get a ball, apply another layer of PVA on top of the thread chaos.
This ball is left to dry for 12 hours.

After this, the balloon is pierced with a needle and pulled out. The lampshade is now ready to be installed on the lamp. DIY lampshades for table lamps made using this technique do not have to be round. Instead of a ball, it is convenient to take a plastic 5-liter bottle or other square-shaped object and apply the same “pattern”. You will get a wonderful lampshade if you take an inverted plastic flower pot instead of a mold.

New life for an old lampshade

What to do when you have lamps with lampshades, but the old glass shade is broken? How to repair a table lamp shade with your own hands? Sometimes you don’t want to say goodbye to your old favorite things, even though they grow old and fade with time. What can be done to ensure that they continue to serve? They can be refined and restored to a beautiful, stylish look. But how to update the lampshade of a table lamp with your own hands?

Of course, the old frame needs to be repainted and repaired if it is cracked somewhere. Now many types of glue for the restoration of such things are sold.

Then think about what base you will choose for your craft. If you are new to handmade crafts, ask for advice from those who are more familiar with the details of this hobby. But still, the best basis for a lampshade will be classic fabric.

Agree, a lot depends on the light in the room; compare at least the “cold” hospital light and the “warm” home light. But not everything depends on the lamp: DIY lampshades will help you “domesticate” the light. Only in this article, you will receive complete information on how to make a fashionable lampshade quickly, inexpensively, and beautifully! Read and enjoy!

How to make a lampshade with your own hands

Before choosing a design and starting to create a lampshade with your own hands, let’s look at a few important points. So, pay attention to the following points:

1. The greatest freedom will be provided by the use of energy-saving or LED lamps, since incandescent lamps get very hot and can burn a paper or fabric lampshade.

2. When remaking a finished lamp, try to handle the wires as carefully as possible, and upon completion of work, check their integrity.

3. When choosing a lamp, remember that depending on the color temperature they are often divided into “cold”, neutral and “warm”. For home lamp best choice will become “warm”.

Differences in color temperature clearly. The higher the value on the package (the higher the temperature), the cooler the light the lamp will produce and vice versa.

A little about the frame

For your own lampshade you will need a base. Often it consists of two rings on which a cardboard or plastic backing is attached to hold the shape.

Such frames can be woven from wire using only pliers.

The frame can be bought at a craft store, but since our stores cannot always boast of such a variety, it is worth looking for frames in construction stores.

The simplest solution: the cartridge is held by the neck 5- liter bottle.

You can also buy an old lamp at a flea market or make a frame yourself from wire.

Finished cylindrical frame made of hardware store(metal mesh).

Green lamp... literally

You can use a special lamp for plants, but a simple “housekeeper” or LED lamp will also work.

Repeating the design with your own hands will not be difficult, especially since it is very easy to change it, based on what materials you have at hand.

The main thing is that hanging version the pot was not too heavy (in a tabletop pot this can be neglected). You also need to insulate the wiring well; you can run it along one of the supporting wires.

10 steps to a fabric lampshade

DIY fabric lampshade: master class

The process of creating a fabric lampshade begins with preparing everything you need so that you don’t have to be distracted by searching for missing parts.

You will need:
- textile;
– masking tape;
– measuring tape and plastic ruler;
– chalk (or other material for marking fabric);
- pencil;
- scissors;
– thick self-adhesive film (from a craft store);
– lower and upper wire rings;
– clothespins-binders for paper;
– PVA glue;
– brush;
– threads;
- paper strip.

1 Step

2 Step

Cut out a rectangle of the required size from the self-adhesive film, and then cut a piece of fabric 5-6 cm larger at the edges. Glue the fabric right side to the table.

3 Step

Select the part of the pattern you want to keep on the lampshade and, using a ruler and something rectangular (like a book), draw cutting lines and corners.

4 Step

Flatten the fabric and begin gluing the film onto it. Do not tear off the entire backing from the very beginning: first separate 4-5 cm and glue them. After this, simultaneously tear off the backing and level the glued part of the film.

5 Step

Attach the lampshade to the frame, starting from the middle, using binders. When you reach the end, turn the lampshade over and start at the other end.

6 Step

Using a pencil, mark the line of contact and label the side that will be at the top. Next, glue the halves of the lampshade together and let them dry.

7 Step

Turn the lampshade over, apply a thin bead of glue to the edge, and insert the wire ring. Immediately secure it with paper clips, let it dry, and then repeat at the other end.

8 Step

9 Step

Also close the seam on the side of the lampshade.

10 Step

Put everything together and enjoy the finished lampshade.

Advice: Taking the lampshade given in these instructions as a basis, you can make no less interesting designs, for example: the ever-popular lamp made of threads.

Lampshade – both photo album and map

Marie Darby shared online her success in creating a lampshade - a photo frame. To do this, she writes on her blog, you need a base, for example, like the one in the previous section, or a ready-made lamp with a white lampshade.

You will also need tracing paper (several sheets, you can buy it at handicraft and stationery stores), scissors, glue, pencil, ruler and printer. The result in the photo was obtained from using inkjet, but you can also use laser, the main thing is that it does not “chew” thin tracing paper.

You can make a collage from the photos on your computer using Photoshop or another collage program such as Picassa. You can collage photos by cutting them out with scissors.

Please note: if you are printing with an inkjet printer, allow the ink to dry. You also need to be careful with tracing paper and not bend it, otherwise the mark from the bend will always be noticeable.

In exactly the same way, you can transfer anything to a lampshade: a child’s drawing or a favorite quote, or even a map of your favorite place.

rope sun

Making a popular openwork lampshade is actually easier than ever. You only need threads (acrylic or natural), glue (PVA or wallpaper), as well as a balloon or ball that can be blown away, and Vaseline.

The inflated ball is smeared with Vaseline (so that the threads do not stick to it) and they begin to wrap it with threads previously soaked in glue. When the structure dries, the ball is deflated and removed. That's it, the lampshade is ready!

Advice: before making a “finish” test, make 2-3 small lamps for testing. Also, immediately mark with a marker a place on the ball where there should be no threads - through it you will need to remove the ball and insert the cartridge.

Do-it-yourself indoor “night sky”

The pattern on the lampshade can be formed in different ways, each having its own advantages. But in terms of originality, few can compete with a perforated lamp.

To make one, you just need to prepare a base on which you will make the first row of holes (outline) with a thin awl. After this, you need to add many smaller holes and secure the perforated blank to the lamp.

How to make a lampshade video:

Knowledge of English is not necessary, everything is clear without words.

As you can see, you don’t need a lot of resources or experience to make a lampshade with your own hands (), but the result can be excellent. And if you involve a male colleague in the business who will help make a good frame, you can consider that the matter is in the bag.

Making a lampshade for a floor lamp, table lamp or chandelier is a fun and useful activity. Firstly, a familiar lamp with a homemade lampshade will attract the attention of others and promote a good mood. Secondly, doing handicrafts will help you discover your abilities and push you to new ideas. A handmade lampshade can also be an excellent gift.

10 original ideas

Depending on the style, a lampshade can become either a bright decoration of the room or a harmonious addition to it. We suggest considering 10 creative ideas, capable of radically changing the appearance of the lamp, giving it modernity and uniqueness. Three glass bottles sawed crosswise, polished the edges and used as lampshades. From the outside they are wrapped with copper wire without insulation along a free path. A pendant lamp of this shape is a stylish solution for youth bars and pizzerias.
Those who like to read at night will be pleased to use a table lamp, the base of which is firmly held by several books, and the lampshade is covered with postcards of a certain theme. The next option involves completely replacing the existing table lamp shade. With your own hands you make a lot of white roses from fabric and glue and hide the entire surface of the cylinder under them.
Flowers made from twisted multi-colored fabric and knitting threads serve as decorative elements. The size of the composition and its shape are completely subject to the imagination of the master. Get a portion good mood Decorating a lampshade with paper flowers will help. The composition is perceived as spring-like, and even children can make it. Lace knitted napkins have found another application. Knitting masters will appreciate this innovation. The translucent napkin-based lampshade perfectly diffuses bright light.
A light, spherical lace lampshade is made by gluing napkins to the surface. balloon, which, after drying, is pierced and carefully removed through the hole for the lamp.
Non-standard application buttons to make another stylish lampshade. The implementation of such an idea requires patience, although even a schoolchild can do it. If you use colored buttons, you can create different patterns. Decorating a lampshade with memorable photographs fits perfectly into any interior style. In addition, such a craft will be an excellent replacement for a photo album. You can decorate not only the cap, but also the base of the lamp. The easiest way to do this is with sea shells and glue. In addition, such a table lamp will become more stable.

Homemade lampshade for a floor lamp

In order to make a lampshade with your own hands, you will need several hours of free time and materials available to everyone:

a bottle made of transparent plastic with a volume of 3-5 liters with a wide neck and cap;
several sets of disposable plastic spoons;
hot melt adhesive;
lamp socket.

For a five liter bottle you will need approximately 170 spoons, for a three liter bottle - about 120 spoons.

This you need to know:

The size and shape of the bottle affects the geometry of the future lamp;
The neck diameter should be sufficient to fit an E14 type cartridge;
The shade of the scattered light depends on the color of the plastic.

Assembly sequence

First of all, we draw an outline and carefully cut off the bottom of the bottle, thereby setting the length of the lampshade. Using scissors or nippers, we divide the spoons into two parts: the handles are for waste, the oval petals are for use. Next we proceed in the following order:

heat up the hot glue gun;
apply glue to the first petal at four points and glue it to the bottle, starting from the neck;
We place the petals of the first row around the circumference butt to each other;
Use the petals of subsequent rows to cover the free space so as to completely hide the plastic base.

After completing the process of gluing the bottle, we move on to the electrical part. We cut a hole in the lid 1 mm larger than the outer diameter of the cartridge. We connect the power cable to the terminals, assemble and fix the cartridge with the plug.

In order to improve the aesthetic properties of the finished product, it is better to choose a cartridge, electrical wire and a white cover.

The lampshade for the floor lamp is ready. All that remains is to screw in the lamp, preferably an LED one, and apply the supply voltage. In this design, it can be used as an independent table or pendant lamp without additional support.

Simple lampshade for table lamp

We suggest considering the assembly of two absolutely different models lampshades for a table lamp. It is noteworthy that both options do not require large investments of funds. In the first case, this is the creation of a stylish steel-colored table lamp, and in the second, the modernization of a classic table lamp.

First option

The key component of the lampshade is the uncorking element attached to the lid of an aluminum soda can.
Having accumulated as many of these “openers” as possible, you can get down to business. The base for the table lamp is metal frame small size. The main requirement for it is the presence of two rings of wire at the top and bottom, to which the parts from the cans will be attached.

At the first and most difficult stage, you need to separate a sufficient number of parts from the covers, loosening and breaking them off. You will have to work hard, because for a lampshade with a diameter of 15 cm you will need more than 300 of them. Next steps are performed in the following sequence:

the parts of the first row are bent in half, pressing them against the upper hoop and leveling them with pliers;
in the remaining parts, one of the rings is cut with wire cutters and a slot is left for connection with two rings of the first row;
row by row, the elements of the future chain mail are combined together, slightly squeezing with pliers.

The design is completed by connecting to the lower hoop. Its circumference is covered with parts bent in half, similar to the upper hoop. Then the lower rings of elements from before last row snack and link with the elements of the last row. As a result, the lampshade takes on a cylindrical shape, reminiscent of chain mail.

When you turn on a lamp with a neutral lamp white light the shine from the lampshade will intensify, emphasizing its sophistication and originality.

Second option

How to make a lampshade with your own hands from a table lamp that has lost its attractiveness? All you need is a little fabric and imagination.

According to personal taste preference you need to select the fabric and cover the frame of the future lampshade with it. Thick denim - suitable option for a night lamp, and a thin fabric of beige shades will only slightly darken the light from the lamp.

When the most difficult stage is over, they move on to making jewelry. In this matter, the interior of the room in which the table lamp will be located plays an important role.

A classic decoration is roses cut from fabric. The beginning of the strip is the center of the flower; it is fixed to the canvas using hot glue. Then the strip is twisted and wound around the center, gluing at certain intervals. In this way, you can create entire compositions.

How can you update and decorate your lamp differently? To do this, you can cover the entire surface of the canvas with homemade roses, using several color shades. This lampshade will create a more subdued light. It is worth noting that there are many other ornamental materials, allowing you to independently and inexpensively make flowers and figurines of more complex shapes.

Remember, a DIY lampshade for a floor lamp can cause a fire if used incorrectly. Do not install incandescent or halogen lamps in it, as during their operation the temperature of the bulb and base may exceed 100 °C.

We strongly recommend using high-quality lamps and floor lamps with homemade lampshades. led lamps. They will never overheat the lamp and its components, which means they will not spoil the appearance of the homemade product.

When creating and implementing any compositions with your own hands, the ability to fantasize and use available materials in a timely manner is of paramount importance. The ideas presented above are only a small part.