DIY chandelier decor: 18 ways to decorate

Decor with paints

With the help of paints you can radically change the appearance of a classic chandelier and fit it harmoniously into any interior. Before you begin the creative process, you need to prepare the materials and tools necessary for the work.

Among them:

primer (acrylic or intended for metal objects);
acrylic paints of the desired colors in cans;
pearlescent aerosols, metallic and fluorescent paints as an alternative to electric lighting;
clear acrylic varnish. The composition protects the surface from external influences, imparts shine, and makes colors more saturated;
surface degreasing agent;
masking tape and other protective materials;
tools for removing and disassembling chandelier elements;
protective accessories (respirator, gloves).

Preparing for painting

We will cover the workplace with protective materials; we will unscrew the light bulbs, remove unnecessary elements from the chandelier that we will not work with; Protect non-removable parts with masking tape;

clean the chandelier from dust and other contaminants and dry it;
degrease the surface of the lighting fixture.

The process of creating decor with paints

We treat the surfaces using an aerosol primer. Shake the can before starting work and begin spraying the primer from top to bottom at a distance of 20 cm from the chandelier.

For high-quality, uniform coloring, 2-3 layers will be required. Each layer must dry well.

A freshly painted chandelier can be further protected and the color made more expressive by using a layer of acrylic varnish. The composition will dry in 2 hours.

After complete drying, the chandelier elements protected with masking tape can be released, screw in the light bulbs and attach the previously removed parts.

Decoupage

We paint over the chandelier elements that require updating with white acrylic paint. We take the desired napkin for decoupage, remove the 2 bottom layers and begin gluing it onto the parts that require decoration using a brush. To work, you can take PVA glue and dilute it with water or buy glue for decoupage.

After complete drying, apply a layer of decoupage varnish on top and leave to dry. A plaster rosette can be attached to the top of the chandelier using a special mixture.

Wood decor

Wood is a natural material that is pleasant to work with, and wooden products create a warm, homely atmosphere in the room. Original decor for lighting fixtures can be made using saw cuts, twigs, wooden household items, etc.

With saw cuts

A floor lamp made from wood cuts will ideally complement the interior of a country house or city apartment furnished with eco-friendly wooden furniture.

Materials and tools;

fragment of a tree trunk - 40 cm;
LED Strip Light;
cellulose varnish;
power adapter;
electrical wires;
saw;
grinding mechanism;
drill/drill (core, sheet);
glue.

Let's prepare 10 wooden circles, each 2 cm thick. Let's drill holes in 8 wooden pieces. In the remaining 2 we will only make indentations.

Let's polish the surface of the circles. Apply wood glue to the inner surfaces of the holes. Let's coat the mugs with several layers of varnish and make them matte.

Let's start assembling the lamp: put the circles on the tube and glue the structure. Let's run an LED strip through the tube and connect it to the adapter.

Twigs

A chandelier decorated with natural wood branches can show off in a bedroom or living room, creating a unique style and home comfort.

Dried flexible branches of different tree species are suitable as natural materials.

Materials and tools:

dry branches;
shape (rubber ball);
spray paint;
varnish;
wood glue;
chain for attaching the chandelier to the ceiling;
film;
double-sided tape;
pruner

We will clean the branches and make blanks of 20 cm each from them. Wrap the ball in film and place it on the workspace, securing it with tape. We decorate the ball with branches, connecting them with glue, and drying them. We change the position of the ball, fasten and glue the branches again, bypassing the top through which we will install the socket and screw in the light bulb, and dry it.

We remove the ball that served to give the structure the shape of a ball. After everything has dried, you can begin painting or varnishing the future chandelier.

We insert the socket and an energy-saving light bulb (to avoid overheating), and hang the chandelier on a chain.

Using wooden hangers

Using wooden hangers, you can make a chandelier of complex shape for interior decoration in eco-style.

Materials and tools

wooden hangers - 50 pcs.;
steel wire;
drill.

We make a lampshade consisting of 2 bases - rings of different diameters made of steel wire. We drill holes at the ends of the hangers for the further fastening process.

We connect the hangers with a ring of smaller diameter: we pass the wire through the holes made. We place hangers designed for fastening with a large ring symmetrically. We pass the wire from the opposite end.

If you make holes at an angle of the same degree, the hangers can be hung overlapping. This lampshade can be left “in wood” or painted.

We make a chandelier with our own hands from plastic bottles

1. Using sharp scissors, we make various patterns, shapes and different figures to use on your chandelier.

2. It is necessary to attach several thin rods to the chandelier mount, after which we connect all the other rods, but remove one rod in the middle; this is necessary to place the light bulb. At this stage, the chandelier takes on the appearance of a hedgehog.

3. We connect all the prepared figures with the prepared frame made of rods.

Plastic

Every home has plastic bottles of different colors. They can be used to create an exclusive chandelier.

Materials and tools:

spray paint;
metal rings of different diameters - 2 pcs.;
newspapers;
wire;
scissors;
gloves.

Cut the bottle into 2 parts. We cut the upper and lower halves into strips 1 cm wide, these are blanks for future flowers. Bend the petal strips in a circle.

We cover the work surface with newspapers and start painting the flowers: spray the plastic blanks with paint. Let's dry it.

Next, we move on to making a chandelier: take a small hoop, pass the wire into the neck of the bottle, wrap it around the frame, and secure the flowers. We place the flowers as closely as possible to each other. We do the same with a large hoop. We connect the hoops with wire: take 3 pieces, measure the distance between the frames, cut the wire taking into account the winding.

We wrap the wire around one frame, bend it, and wrap the other end around hoop No. 2.

Along the arc of the hoop, mark 1/3 of the circumference and wind the second piece of wire.

Let's measure another 1/3 and connect the hoops with a third piece.

Leaves from plastic bottles on the lampshade

From plastic bottles of different colors you can create an original chandelier decor in the form of leaves, for example, birch leaves.

We cut plastic bottles into small pieces and make leaves out of them. To make the leaves look more neat and natural, melt them with a soldering iron along the contours (a tool with a thick tip and a bevel on one side is suitable).

Using the edge of the sting, we create veins on each leaf. Next, heat up a thick needle and make holes at the bases of the leaves. This is needed for fastening.

We make twigs: we string the leaves onto a wire of small diameter, then wind them onto a base of steel wire.

From disposable spoons

For the kitchen or living room, you can create an original chandelier from disposable plastic spoons. Such an unexpected chandelier is economical, provides a good level of lighting, and creates fantasy projections on surrounding surfaces and objects.

Materials and tools:

plastic bottle 5 l;
plastic spoons - 150-170 pcs.;
energy saving light bulb;
cartridge;
copper wire;
knife/scissors;
PVA glue.

Manufacturing

First, we will make a base, which will serve as a plastic bottle, and cut the bottom evenly. Pierce the center of the lid with a hot awl. We will pass the cord through this hole and attach it to the cartridge.

Let's move on to the decorating process. To do this, you will only need the deep parts of the spoons; we will cut off the handles. Glue the spoons around the base row by row in a checkerboard pattern, overlapping from bottom to top.

We make a horizontal row on top that will crown the chandelier. We install a cartridge and a plug inside the lampshade.

Chandelier made from music discs

Old CDs can be used to decorate home lighting fixtures: lamps, shades, chandeliers.

The shiny surface of the CD, which includes the entire spectrum of colors, will make the chandelier glow even more

strong and effective. A small chandelier made of music discs in the form of a lantern can be hung to illuminate the corridor.

Materials and tools:

wooden boards of round shape, thinner and thicker - 2 pcs. Diameter of boards d.b. more than CD;
stands made of wood or metal;
magnetic switch;
fluorescent light bulb;
disks.

We make a hole in a thick board, mount the starter + switch, and connect it to the lamp. We string the disks onto the lamp. We install racks around the disks and cover the structure with a top plank.

Paper

A creative lamp with marine motifs can be made using the “Coral Inspiration” master class as a basis.

Materials and tools:

colored paper;
colored yarn;
PVA glue;
fishing line;
scissors;
paper clips;
compass;
LED lamp;
electrical accessories.

On paper of the chosen color, draw semicircles of different diameters. The width of the blanks is 1 cm. We cut them out, and then cut them into pieces 2 to 5 cm long. Next, we roll the pieces into cones and glue each one separately, and then several pieces together, and so on until a ball is formed.

Decorate the wire with colored yarn, then make a holder. We will install the lamp inside and connect it to the wire.

Origami

Using the origami technique, you can create a sconce lamp that is suitable for zone lighting in a bedroom, nursery and any other room.

By choosing a suitable origami pattern, you can quickly make an exclusive lamp. For example, you can take as a basis a diagram according to which a sheet of paper will become voluminous and have a diamond-shaped pattern with fold lines in the center.

Let's roll the workpiece into a tube and get a spherical shape. Glue the free ends together and hang them from the socket.

Butterflies

A chandelier decorated with delicate silhouettes of paper butterflies can be a good option for lighting a nursery.

As a base, you can use an old chandelier or any other round-shaped frame. First we will make paper butterflies. To do this, print out the template you like and cut out insect figures of the same or different sizes. It is better to choose high density paper.

We attach the butterflies to a nylon thread or fishing line. There are 2 methods of fastening: piercing the butterflies or placing them on silicone glue.

We will hang the threads with butterflies on the frame and decorate the composition.

You can also take a wire ball as a base and “plant” butterflies on its surface using a glue gun.

The chandelier can be left white or painted in any other color.

Other methods - cupcake tins, cotton pads, etc.

Paper cupcake tins of different sizes and colors are perfect for decorating a ceiling light.

Materials and tools:

paper molds - 120 pcs.;
Chinese paper lantern;
plate;
glue;
electrical accessories.

Let's install a paper lantern and glue the largest shapes onto the top of the lamp in a circle, so we cover 3/4 of the area of the lantern, then turn it over and proceed to the lower part.

Next, we glue small ones inside the large molds. Let it dry, then connect the wire with the LED lamp.

A similar lampshade can be used for a table lamp or sconce. For additional shine, you can attach crystals or large beads to the cores of the molds.

Using the same technology, a lamp is created from cotton pads. The accessory resembles a fluffy dandelion. This lamp can be hung in any room to update the familiar interior.

Here, instead of molds, you will need cotton pads folded diagonally in the form of the English letter “V”. The ends of the blanks can be secured with a stapler or white thread.

You can also decorate paper lanterns with New Year's decor: snowflakes and frosty patterns made of paper, snow flakes made of cotton wool, and other improvised materials.

How to make a lamp from cardboard with your own hands

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What do you need

Thick cardboard;
ruler;
pencil or marker;
scissors;
gold paint;
brush;
garland;
glue gun.

How to do

Draw a large five-pointed star on the cardboard. Cut out the shape along the contour.

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From each corner, draw a line with scissors using a ruler to the center. Do not cut all the way through the cardboard.

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Bend the figure inward along the marked lines.

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Turn the star over and bend the edges towards the center as shown in the picture.

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Use dots to mark the corners of the folded figure on another sheet of cardboard.

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Then connect these points with straight lines and cut out the second star.

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Make many holes in the large star with scissors, equal to the number of almost all the bulbs on the garland. Paint the outside of the figure gold.

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Insert one light bulb into each hole from the inside.

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Glue the second star to the back of the bent star, smearing the edges of the figure with glue.

What other options are there?

Here's how to make a similar lamp in the shape of a unicorn:

Interesting lamp with stars:

Another unusual cardboard lamp:

You can even make a table lamp from cardboard that looks just like an ordinary one:

And a beautiful lantern:

Textile

The basis of a chandelier with a fabric lampshade will be an old light fixture or any metal frame.

If a light, weightless fabric was used to sew the lampshade, the bottom of the product should be made heavier to avoid loss of shape. To help the master, cardboard, fishing line, braid or fringe.

Next, we will make a fabric pattern according to the dimensions of the frame. The length can be arbitrary, and the width of the fabric is equal to the diameter of the lampshade.

We sew the upper fabric part directly onto the frame. You can also place the frame in a fabric lampshade. In this case, we bend it, then sew and iron the top edge of the pattern, and make a machine seam on the side. A lamp with a fabric lampshade is convenient to use as a tabletop lighting fixture or as a floor lamp.

Why it's worth doing

Since childhood, everyone has become accustomed to the fact that something made with one’s own hands is much more valued by family and friends than any, even expensive, purchase. And if you make a lamp with your own hands (ceiling or hanging chandeliers, street lamps, etc.), then such a creation will fill your home with additional comfort and warmth.

Note! You can make designer lamps with your own hands not only for the home, but also for the street.

Outdoor designer lamp

The advantages of making lighting fixtures (street lamps, hanging or ceiling chandeliers, wall sconces, etc.) are the following:

to create a lampshade by hand, you can use any materials, from wood to grandma’s knitted napkins;

Note! You can use old lighting fixtures as the electrical basis of a chandelier (pendant and ceiling models). But street lights can be made using an ordinary glass jar and a candle.

You can make any designer lighting fixture with your own hands, using a photograph or a page from a fashion interior magazine as a visual aid;
you can make street lamps, wall sconces, as well as ceiling or hanging chandeliers in any style (classic, loft, modern, high-tech, etc.);
homemade chandeliers and lanterns turn out to be not only designer, but also unique, since you always have the right to add something of your own to them, let’s even change the base slightly.

At the same time, the most important thing that you will get when making lighting fixtures yourself is the pleasure of quality work done, which will always be in your sight. At the same time, you will save significantly on the lamp, be it ceiling chandeliers or street lamps. After all, designer items, like handmade items, are especially valued in our society, which makes their cost several times more expensive than ordinary and standard models.

Beads

The main purpose of decorating with beads is to update an old lighting fixture. To decorate a remodeled chandelier you will need the following materials and tools:

object for transformation;
beads;
glue gun;
sandpaper.

First, let's tidy up the old chandelier: remove the peeling paint and apply new paint. Then, let's start decorating the candle light bulbs: string the beads onto a long thread, apply silicone glue to the candle legs and tightly wrap them with threads with beads. Let's put the decorated candles in their places. The chandelier will look like new.