October 04, 2011

DIY pendant light tutorials

I just bought a white, spherical Fillsta light from IKEA, but if I'd had tons of extra time on my hands, maybe I'd have attempted one of these! Here's a collection of round hanging beauties you can make yourself.

Links to the how-tos:
Faceted paper light from The 3 R's Blog
Wire orb by Orlando Soria
Paper cup light shade at Cut Out and Keep
Lace lamp from the Dos Family
Yarn pendant light at Made By Girl

27 comments:

  1. Grandma GOctober 4, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    They look like a LOT of work! An adventure in itself!

    Mum

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  2. Connie @ Daydream In ColorOctober 4, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    These look so fun to make. I'll definitely have to dive into one of these projects when I get a permanent place!

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  3. dianaOctober 4, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I like them a lot, thanks for sharing. Now I need to find a couple of days to spare :)))

    Did you see Kristy's coloured ones? I think they're pretty cool, too :)

    youhadmeatbonjourblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/lantern-makeover.html

    youhadmeatbonjourblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/another-lantern-tutorial.html

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  4. Jessica JonesOctober 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Fun for kids rooms or parties. So cute!

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  5. EliseOctober 4, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Holy Moly. I really like these.Thanks for the links.

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  6. EliseOctober 4, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Holy Moly. I really like these.Thanks for the links.

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  7. Dani Ferreira®October 4, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Olá pessoal, boa tarde!
    Criei este blog para ter mais contato com pessoas criativas....
    Tenho muito interesse em aprender novas técnicas em eva , espuma, balões e muito mais...
    E é claro dividir com todos vocês o pouco do que sei.
    Estou aguardando a sua visita, adicione e divulgue.
    Um grande beijo a todos.
    http://danieandreferreira.blogspot.com/

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  8. - Brittany aka Pretty Handy GirlOctober 4, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I had to chuckle because the paper cup pendant reminded me that my parents had one made of styrofoam that the DIYed in the 70's! Thanks for bringing back the memory. I really like the IKEA one that you bought.

    -Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl

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  9. ToriOctober 4, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Love the different textures and looks!

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  10. Elisa @ What the VitaOctober 4, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    This is excellent!! Don't know if I will ever do one of these but pinned it for the future in case!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    What is the name of the ikea light you bought? I don't see it on their website.

    Thanks!

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  12. Jessica JonesOctober 4, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I went with the Fillsta light.

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  13. Rose ClearfieldOctober 4, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    What a fun collection of tutorials! Thanks for the round up.

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  14. KatieOctober 4, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    I just used this super simple/cute tutorial from Martha Stewart on my paper lanterns this past weekend: http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/05/paper-lanterns.html

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  15. Jessica JonesOctober 4, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Cute! I've seen lots of tissue-paper lantern ideas lately, and they're pretty.

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  16. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I do love the one you picked at IKEA. I saw it the other day and wished I owned our home and could install it. I'm dying of the lace one too.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Thanks. I love the colorful piece of art that's next to the first lamp shade. Do you know who made it by any chance ?

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  18. Jessica JonesOctober 5, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Anonymous, I don't know, but you could contact The 3 R's Blog and ask.

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  19. Allison PatrickOctober 5, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Thank you so much for featuring my shade! I'm totally honored.

    For the person asking about that piece of artwork, its a Japanese print that has been in the family for many years (my grandparents actually purchased 3, one for each of their children.) I can try to look at the signature, but I think it might be in Japanese...

    I love it too and its my favorite backdrop for photographing my lights, along with the Japanese basket on the left!

    Thanks! Allison (the3Rsblog)

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  20. Jessica JonesOctober 5, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Allison, I'm in love with your shade. Great work!

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  21. The Needle ShopOctober 5, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Like Brittany's parents I made a styrofoam one when I was in junior high. My parents had this killer set of craft-y Time Life books - I need to track them down. I cherished my lamp for a long time.

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  22. UnknownOctober 7, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Well, the lanterns are really great. They remind me 70's inspired design which is cool.
    Yet i prefer glamorous 40's style dresses and my 30's inspired red bob. And i do not know what to do to refuse this *))). Anyhow i do experiments with lanterns, umbrellas at home. Recently i painted a witch and bats on my umbrella and called it expecting halloween. As to lantern. Well 3 years ago i was presented japanese lantern from Tokyo in shape of Jack *))) It is cool i need to shoot it and post to picasa

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  23. ElsaOctober 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    How timely! I just decided to install a pendant light in our bedroom and I do have tons of spare time on my hands... as well as the hardware but no shade.

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  24. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I tried the doily lamp a few weeks ago and just couldn't get it to work. The wallpaper glue was too goopy so the doilies kept falling off.
    Also, the balloon shrank overnight as it got colder, so it didn't hold it's shape. Too bad because I was really excited about it.

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  25. Hena TayebOctober 20, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Very cool. Can't wait to try them when I have a bit more time on my hands

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  26. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Este é o mais INTERESSANTE e CRIATIVO Blog que vi até hoje. Estou muito feliz de ter te encontrado. GRATA POR DIVIDIR.
    FORTE ABRAÇO
    LOBO
    http://artefatoslobo.blogspot.com/

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  27. Progress LightingJune 25, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Nice pendant lights. The cups interests me. It is really beautiful. It has a dimension and makes it more beautiful. Appealing.

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