How to make a frame for a lampshade
Almost from any material, you can make a lamp shade, but if there is a ready-made frame, this will greatly simplify the work.
For work we will need:
- wire 4 mm thick. And 1 mm;
- pliers;
- hacksaw for metal;
- lamp holder with wire;
- cutting pliers;
- glue.
Before you get started, you need to think about what size the future framework will be. Usually it consists of two rings of large and smaller diameter, but if it is a cylindrical shaped piece, then two rings of the same size are needed.
To make rings, you need to bend two circles of a certain size from the wire. The place where the circle connects, wrapped with a thin aluminum wire and spread the surface with glue. It should be noted that for the production of a complex design, not two but more circles will be needed.
Now we make ribs for shade. They are made from the same wire, it must be attached to the circles and in the same way as the circles, in the place of the connection they are wound with a wire and glued.
The next step is to secure the lamp holder in the frame. We make a loop of thick wire and wrap its cartridge, tightening the tails behind the upper circle of the frame.
This is not a complicated way you can make a skeleton yourself.
And now, when the product is ready, we proceed to manufacture the original lampshade.
How to make a lampshade with own hand from threads
The lampshade made of usual threads looks very original. You can make it of any size and color that you will like.
So, to make this decoration we need:
- uterus of ordinary knitting threads;
- air ball;
- adhesive;
- scissors;
- brush.
It should be noted that the form of the lampshade will depend on the shape of the balloon.
When doing this procedure for the first time, you should follow the step-by-step instructions:
Step 1. We inflate the balloon and tie it. After that around the tail draw a circle, in size it should be of such size that in the future it would be possible to push the bulb there.
Step 2. We take the skein with threads and wrap the ball in different directions, leaving the circled place near the tail free.
Step 3. When the ball is wound, the threads should be well glued. To do this, take a brush and dunk it in the glue, then we smear the ball.
Step 3. Need to let the threads dry well, 12 hours is enough.
Step 4. After the threads have dried, carefully lower the ball. Do this carefully, so as not to damage the threads.
Step 5. We take out the ball from the construction.
The handicraft is ready. With a little effort, you can make a wonderful decoration for a table lamp. This is a very interesting activity and is not at all complicated.
For a more complete presentation, watch the video tutorial.
How to make a lampshade for a desk lamp made of
fabric The simplest thing you can do with a table lamp to update it is to wrap a new cloth around the old frame. For this work, any fabric, from tulle to wool, is suitable.
It is most convenient to work if the lampshade is made with a plastic frame. For work you will need:
- pencil;
- fabric;
- scissors;
- satin ribbon;
- large newspaper sheet;
- adhesive for fabric.
To update an old lamp, it is necessary to take several steps.
Step 1. You need to remove the old lampshade from the floor lamp, leaving only its base.
Step 2. We fix the newspaper on the frame with tape. Thus, it will be something like a pattern.
Step 3. Remove and cut the newspaper pattern in half.
Step 4. Transfer using a pencil a sketch from the newspaper to the fabric, leaving small allowances for the seams.
Step 5. After preparing the fabric shade, attach it to the frame. After which it can be decorated with buttons or beads.
Step 6. We attach a new decoration to the old base of the floor lamp.
There is a new and unique decoration for the lamp. And if you want to make it even more interesting, then the fabric can be combined from different patches. In this case, the main thing is to work with imagination.
How to make a lampshade from plastic spoons and bottles
It will be very interesting to look like a lampshade for a lamp made of plastic spoons. Thanks to the fact that white spoons can easily be repainted in any color, this product harmoniously blends in even the most unusual interior.
For the manufacture of crafts you will need:
- plastic bottle, preferably large;
- spoons are plastic, the amount depends on the size of the bottle;
- knife stationery;
- adhesive.
Make the original product is not difficult, the main thing is to follow the step-by-step instructions:
Step 1. Make the workpieces from the spoons. Crop them, leaving only a convex part and a small tail.
Step 2. Cut off the bottom of the bottle.
Step 3. Now proceed to gluing the spoons. Do this in such a way that each successive layer lies on the previous one.
Step 4. When the bottle is completely finished, make a rim of the same spoons, gluing them around. This bezel should cover the tails of the spoons.
Step 5. Now you need to put the lamp inside the bottle and pull the wire out.
Design lampshade is ready. At the end of the work, the design can be decorated with rhinestones, or the lamp is brighter, it is made from multi-colored spoons.
On the Internet, there are many video lessons on this topic.
