If you have always dreamed of making your own decorative objects , this article will be very useful to you. DIY enthusiasts, we show you how to make a lampshade and not just any lampshade, one made with a rope/cord. A customization at a reasonable price to elegantly dress your home. To your tools!
DIY Cord Lampshade: The Preparatory Step
Start by gathering the tools you will need. Take a thin and flexible cord such as linen twine (about 100 meters), 2 old lampshades, wire cutters and a pair of scissors. Remove the fabric from the old lampshades to keep only the conical structures.
Select the central part with the cutting pliers. Temporarily assemble the 2 structures together by the wide edges to facilitate weaving. Tie pieces of cord at regular intervals.
Make a ball of yarn to make it easier to pass the string around the structure. Use a small pencil around which you wrap a length of cord. Tie the string to the end of the structure that you have previously formed. Hold it on the transverse branches.
Mount your lampshade
Pull the string taut and wrap it around the center ring and make one complete turn. Then, pass the string over the end again and return to the center pin. Make one complete turn again.
Repeat this operation as many times as necessary until the entire structure is covered . Tighten the strands well, making sure that the string is perfectly taut.
When no structure is visible anymore, tie two knots at one end. Hide the knot with another string by tying it securely. Cut properly when you are done. Your lampshade is ready to enhance your room.
A lampshade made of raffia string
Raffia is another type of rope that you can use to make your lampshade. With a piece of raffia doubled at the circle of your lampshade, make a slip knot. Close the rows well so that there are no gaps. Leave a piece of raffia hanging over and cut to the length you want.
- To make your raffia smoother and silkier , cut your string and lay it out flat on your table. Separate the strings and smooth them out with your fingers. The smoother your raffia strings are, the easier your tasks will be.
- To hold the raffia, take your strips and hook them between large buttons. Tighten well without forcing too much, because the raffia is fragile and breaks easily. Apply craft glue to the structure at intervals. Dedicated stores such as IKEA offer a wide selection of glues and many other supplies to best make your rope lampshade.
A string chandelier
To continue with the DIY lamp making , you can also make a string chandelier. Take your lampshade and tie the end of your string to the opening of it. Wrap the center of the string around the edge of the lamp base and the other end of the string around the edge of the opening.
If you don't have the right lamp, you can make it yourself. Take a basket and make a hole in the bottom. Turn the cut basket over and slide a light bulb through the hole .
To hold the basket with the wire, use a wooden support. Don't hesitate to color it for more cheerfulness. You can also keep the neutral tone, very trendy at the moment in terms of decoration.
Harden your string
For added safety and to ensure the durability of your rope lampshade , consider hardening your string. Using a suitable hardener, soak your strings in it, making sure to soak them well. Squeeze out and remove the excess. Spread the strings around the structure and dry for at least 24 hours.
To glue the rope to your lampshade, fold the rope over itself and glue at each joint using a glue gun. Work on a flat surface. To make your rope last, spray adhesive spray around it.
Make a mixture of water and cornstarch in a bowl. Dip the rope in it and then gently squeeze out the excess water. Also, lay it out quickly, as the rope will be stiff once the mixture is dry.
Leave a comment