Comments on: Light-It-Yourself

By: gerardo

gerardo — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:33:21 +0000

Hi. Sorry for my english, I’m from Sapin, and I have to improve. But if you are interested in DIY lights, you should visit this website:

http://benditapaciencia.izfree.com/pages/todas_las_lamparas.htm#c

It’s in spanish, but it’s a collection of tutorials in DIY lights, and not so complicated. Hope you enjoy

By: Kiley

Kiley — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:01:37 +0000

Glad you asked! I used to have a Korean book of instructions for recycled & upcycled crafts that had directions for making hanging pendant lamps out of beat-up Illy coffee cans. Basically, you just drill a hole and hang it over a bare bulb housing hanging from a wire. You could use the can as-is, or drill or punch holes all over the exterior to throw points of light around the room. Not very functional, perhaps, but very cool.

And what about knitted wire lampshades like those found at http://www.coralia.etsy.com? Very beautiful and unique.

By: KAREN

KAREN — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:33:38 +0000

I have a whole ton of little globe outside lights. Can you think of a way to make them into a chandelier? You could have them if you want.

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:53:58 +0000

One of the challenges over at Craftster one month was “Light Me Up” which was a lighting challenge and there are all sorts of cool projects, many from repurposed and recycled items:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=389.0

(Mine is the Coca-Cola lamp - old t-shirt, recycle lamp parts and straw, new cord, and dollar store items).

By: Siera104

Siera104 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:44:23 +0000

I just finish making ReadyMade’s bubble chandelier about two weeks ago. It was a very fun and easy project. I loved my results. Before I made it, I was trying to find a replacement chandelier for my dining that was under $100, I think this project came to be about $65 in my region.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:13:15 +0000

I LOVE these! I have been scouring the internet for a fantastic chandelier that is affordable for my new loft (which has cement floors and wood beam ceilings), and now I might have to make my own…which my husband would be thrilled about, since he is an engineer!