Drawing a chandelier made of wood with your own hands. DIY wood lamp

The topic of our article is wooden ceiling lamps. We will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of this material both from the point of view of design and from all other sides; we will find out where these lamps can be used, and where it is better to do with other materials.

Finally, we will learn how to make a wooden lamp with our own hands with little effort and time.

What is associated with the tree in the design of the room? First of all, with antiquity, with the Middle Ages. Over time, when people woke up to the singing of birds, and not the noise of cars outside the window; when men were courageous, women did not know the word "emancipation", they were punched in the face for meanness, and life was much simpler and clearer.

That is why wooden lamps most often have deliberately ancient forms. For example, chandeliers in the shape of a cart wheel are very popular.

After all, this is what real, let's say, indoor lighting systems looked like several centuries ago: an old wheel on chains or ropes was hung from the ceiling, and candles were placed on it.

Why is it convenient to use a wheel with spokes as a stand?

Why did the ancestors stop at this form?

With a uniform placement of candles, it gave the same illumination to all parts of the room;
The spokes created a minimum of obstruction to light, in contrast to the solid rim.

The same advantages are also modern styles zations; of course, lamps are used instead of wax candles or torches. Most often, of course, also in the form of a candle.

However, we digress. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wooden ceiling chandeliers?

Material Features

Advantages

Wood is not only environmentally friendly. Wood not only does not emit harmful substances; on the contrary, for a long time it saturates the air with aromatic resins, which facilitate breathing in asthma patients, relieve inflammation of the respiratory tract ...
But what can I say - you probably remember how easy it is to breathe in a recently cut down wooden house!
Wood is easy to work with which opens up a wide scope for creativity. If for the manufacture of a lamp made of plastic or chrome-plated metal, fixtures that are absent in a standard city apartment are needed, then wooden lamps for manufacturing require minimum set hand tool.

However, alas, not all the features of wood as a material for a lamp are as pleasant:

Flaws

Wood is still a combustible material. Placing wooden elements close to outdated incandescent lamps is a bad idea in the extreme; a burnt contact in the lamp socket can also lead to a fire.

Wooden chandeliers are attacked by bloodthirsty bugs- woodworms, fungus and other evil spirits.

Please note: softwoods suffer from insects and rot to a much lesser extent.

In addition, for hardwoods, there are antiseptic impregnations, which at the same time reduce the combustibility of wood.

Wood is a hygroscopic material. It absorbs moisture from the air; when dried, it can change volume, deform and crack.
If we want our lamp to keep its appearance- we will have to provide it with a more or less constant temperature and humidity.

conclusions

The negative features of the tree are not given to dissuade you from buying or making wooden lamp, not at all. Again, this is a wonderful, very beautiful and easy to process material.

However, it must be used wisely:

Wooden fixtures should be shaped so that all heating elements (cartridges and the lamps themselves) are as far away from the wooden structural elements as possible.
It is better that the lamps look up: then the upward flow of heated air will not cause deformation of the wood.
Lamps stand apart, the very style of manufacturing of which involves the use of natural cracks in dried wood. For example, a log hanging on chains with lamps looks great both dry and cracked.

For reasons fire safety it is undesirable to place wooden chandeliers under combustible ceiling elements.
Yes, the same log on chains will look amazing under an equally old-looking one; however, if it catches fire, the fire will spread very quickly.
Wooden lamps are perfect for a bedroom or living room.. But in the kitchen with its abundance of steam when cooking or in a damp bathroom, wood is out of place.
It cracks quickly; besides, raw wood is no longer a dielectric at all.

When the phase is shorted to the wooden elements of the lamp, it is quite possible to get an electric shock. If at this moment you hold on to a grounded pipe or bathtub, troubles can be very serious ...

Homemade

Do I need to say that a thing made by one's own hands pleases much more than a bought one? Yes, your lamp may not be as neatly made as the purchased one; but the joy of creativity is worth it for the sake of it to come to terms with the small flaws of the product.

In addition, you will know for sure that your lamp is made in one copy. Not a single guest, coming to you, will see exactly the same chandelier as at home. Homemade ceiling chandeliers are always exclusive.

coffee service

We will need:

Dry board from any wood. The texture of ash is very beautiful; oak can not be stained and varnished. But an ordinary pine, spruce or birch is also suitable.
Three translucent coffee cups and three saucers.
Three cartridges for a small base with mounts for them.
Three matching light bulbs. Preferably - LED: remember the fire safety recommendations outlined just above.
Three or six rubber pads. The quantity depends on the method of fastening the cartridges.
Meter - two twin-core copper wire minimum section. 0.75 mm is enough for the eyes.
A thin chain or twisted cord in order to hang the structure from, for example.
Four screws to a ring instead of a hat. It is for them that our lamp will be suspended.

In addition, you need to stock up on a drill with wood and tile drills, pliers and a screwdriver.

Let's get to work:

We process the planed board with sandpaper - at first coarse, then finer.
We drill three holes where the cartridges will be located.
If noble types of wood are used, then the processing of the board ends here. If the tree is simpler, we cover it with stain and after drying we varnish it twice.
Nitro-lacquer dries in the air in just a couple of hours, so you won’t have to wait long.
Then comes the most dangerous step: we need to drill holes in the coffee cups and saucers without breaking them.
We use only and exclusively a drill for glass and tiles. Great efforts are unacceptable; we drill slowly, without distortions. The key moment is when the tip of the drill goes through: a little more pressure on the drill at this point will crack the cup or saucer.

We cling to each cartridge of the wire. Until we fasten them together.
We screw the entire future lamp into a single whole. If our cartridges use platforms with holes for screws, we attract them to the board directly through the holes in the saucer and cup.
If there is a hollow threaded tube and a nut at the end of the cartridge, again we pass them through the cup, saucer and board. A rubber gasket is placed between metal and glass.
You can cut it yourself from an unnecessary bike or car camera; you can use a ready-made gasket of a suitable size from any plumbing repair kit.
We screw the screws with rings into the back of the board.
We connect the cartridges in parallel. You should not leave twists wrapped with electrical tape: we will carefully make even the side of the lamp that no one will see. Use a block to connect the wires.

The block is fixed on the back side of the board in any way - with a drop of glue or a screw. A piece of wire is clamped in it, which will be connected to the wiring.
We cling to the rings on the back of the chain or cords; their other end is attached to a hook in the ceiling. The wire is started along one of the chains. Light bulbs turn on.

Press the switch and enjoy.

As you understand, the forms that wood chandeliers can take are limited only by your imagination. Let's show some more original designs.

Sailboat made of driftwood and TV packaging

This original lamp is made of oddly shaped driftwood picked up in the forest. The author kindly posted a photo of his creation to the network.

The design, of course, is not a monument to fire safety. However, remember that LED lamps are extremely economical and practically do not heat up. If so, the risk of fire is reduced to nothing.

Chandelier from dry boards and rope

Here, two ready-made matte shades are used as light sources. The most simple and inexpensive. Everything else is the author's improvisation.

What is most striking is not that the lamp is made by hand: as you can see, there is nothing structurally complex in it. It is surprising that the author of the work managed to see beauty in such a seemingly worthless thing as an old board. And show this beauty to others.

Please note: in this design, it is also worth using only and exclusively energy-saving or LED lamp.

Incandescent lamps, especially high wattages, will pose a very real fire hazard.

Beam with pots

And such ceiling lights are not mass-produced. Looks very original. To drill the bottoms of the pots, you also need to use only and exclusively tile drills. In addition, incandescent lamps should not be used here either. Even the weak ones.

Hollowed out log with soffits

Another living nightmare of a fire inspector. However, here, too, the use of light sources with minimal heat release reduces the risk of fire to nothing.

Despite the exaggeratedly simple appearance of the lamp, it is difficult to call it made in five minutes on the knee: it was certainly difficult to hollow out a log inside.

Conclusion

If you like the wooden ceiling lights described and shown, great. Even better, if you have your own, original ideas. As you can see, they can be the most unexpected. Good luck in creativity!

Practicality score
Material preparation
What lamps to use

Original interior items made of wood bring comfort and coziness to the atmosphere. If you don’t surprise anyone with solid wood furniture, carvings on the shelves, then a floor lamp, chandelier or sconce made of branches or driftwood will definitely attract the attention of guests.

However, wooden crafts not cheap, especially the original ones. We offer to save money and create a lighting fixture with your own hands. Besides, this great way implement bold ideas, while spending very little time. For the manufacture of lamps and sconces, you will need standard carpentry tools.

Practicality score

To understand how good a wooden lamp is, let's weigh the pros and cons of this unusual piece of decor.

Advantages:

Ecological purity of wood - important advantage before polymers and other synthetic materials.
When heated and in its normal state, the tree emits aromatic substances from the resin - ether, which relaxes and heals.
Any forms are created from wood materials - the raw materials can be easily processed with carpentry tools.
An unusual option for interior decoration. Wooden chandeliers in residential buildings and offices are rare.

Flaws:

Disadvantages are reduced by using different impregnations and appropriate timber preparation. Therefore, a lamp made of wood can be called useful accessory, which will emphasize the style of the room and give it charm.

Material preparation

Lamps and sconces are made from any wood materials. Boards, branches, snags, plywood are used - the choice is determined by the idea. Nevertheless, no matter what the design for the lamp is made of, it is important to properly prepare the lumber:

The wood must be dry.
The blanks should be treated with complex impregnations with refractory and insecticidal, antiseptic components.
It is worth choosing solid lumber without traces of decay.

In addition to wood, lampshades, carpentry tools and glue (preferably epoxy) are prepared for the manufacture of lampshades.

What lamps to use

Since wood is a flammable material, you need to be careful with the choice of light source. It is better not to use an incandescent lamp for nightlights and lampshades - when burning, it heats up both the cartridge and the wood.

LED lamps and ribbons are suitable for such homemade products - they emit white light and do not heat surfaces, they are fireproof. Diode tapes are ideally combined with wood of any color and texture.

Master class: lamps from boards

There are countless ideas for making home lamps. We will tell you how to make a homemade chandelier - you can take it as a basis for creativity.

For manufacturing, you will need beams of any section, for example, 100 × 100 mm or less, depending on the desired dimensions of the finished product, as well as a mirror. We recommend that you make a drawing of the chandelier in advance, which will reflect the lengths of the sides and the area of \u200b\u200bthe mirror part (it must protrude beyond the inner perimeter in order to rely on the beams).

We make a blank from 4 bars of the same length.
Next, we form a “castle” - we cut out a rectangular cup for half the thickness. A cup cutter or jigsaw will help with this.
We assemble the structure and glue the parts together.
After that, we paint.
From the upper edge we stretch the wiring with a cartridge and fix it to inside staples or small nails.
Attach a mirror on top. It will act as a reflector of light. We fix on the corners.
It remains to attach a suspension, for example, a chain.

The accessory is ready.

The video shows a version of the manufacture of such a lighting item, the principle of operation is the same:

More plank lighting ideas:

Lamps built into false beams. To make them, we connect 3 boards in a U-shape, wires and cartridges will hide in the resulting niche.

The wheel will create the effect of antiquity or a hunting lodge, a forest bungalow. We fix the electrician on the upper side of the wheel facing the ceiling.

Another interesting solution from the boards, see the video

Master class: lampshades and lamps made of plywood

Plywood - material is light well amenable to processing. From it you can create a variety of products. For example, an unusual night lamp for a children's room or hall. It will look equally good on the terrace country house and in a city apartment.

Or like this:

For a night lamp made of plywood in the form of a house, take a universal scheme on which you can make any pattern!

Now let's start making:

We transfer the templates prepared for all 4 sides onto a plywood sheet of any thickness.
We send it for cutting under an electric jigsaw (or a laser machine for the finest study of petals and small fragments). You can use manual, but with a complex pattern you will have to tinker.
Sand the cut edges with sandpaper.
Roofing works are carried out in the same way. We cut it to size, make a pattern and grind it.
We glue the workpieces together. In order for thin sheets to hold securely with each other, inside the house in the corners we install bars on which we glue the walls.
We start the cartridge and fix it on the desired side of the interior. The wire can be brought into the pattern or a separate hole can be made for it.
We fix the roof, we make the bottom. We glue all the details also on the corner bars.
We make a suspension or mount in a convenient way.

The house is ready. A homemade night light or chandelier can be simple with a simple ornament or designer with a complex idea, wall or table. We present a video master class on making a house from several sections.

A plywood lamp can be of any kind. The main thing in working with this material is the need to cut holes for the passage of light. More photos of nightlights and lampshades:

To assemble such a lampshade from plywood, you need to cut a groove lock on each blank. Then the connection of parts can be carried out without glue.

A wooden chandelier diffuses light throughout the room. Connection of details is carried out by decorative self-tapping screws.

Master class: lamps and chandeliers from branches

Branches are the most accessible material for creativity. You can collect them at any time in the park or in the square near the house and immediately start creating. The difference between branches and other wooden blanks is that they do not need to be dried. As long as they have moisture in them, they can be bent into different shapes. Over time, they will dry out and no longer straighten out.

Before harvesting twigs, you need to decide on the design of the lampshade or chandelier. Will it be weaving or tying thick sticks with a rope, will the tree be combined with other products - forging, metal frames etc. Here are some interesting ideas:

A master class will help to make such an accessory for the interior:

Generalized instructions for creating a ceiling lamp from branches:

It is easy to make a lampshade from branches; special skills are not required for this, as well as tools.

Master class: log lamp

An ordinary log and even a snag can act as a blank for a chandelier. The main thing is that the material is dried and neutralized from insects and microflora.

We give the workpiece the desired size.
In the places where the cartridges are inserted, we make holes of the same diameter as the hidden part of the electrical device.
We attach hangers.
Insert electrical.

The master class can be viewed in the video:

An unusually shaped snag or stick can be turned into a masterpiece by adding a simple lampshade to it:

Chandelier bottles

Combined lamps look non-standard, for example, a wooden base and glass bottles as plafonds.

Glass scatters light and creates shades of different colors. To make such a plafond is simple:

In a wooden shield we form holes for bottles. The neck should fit tightly, so we select the diameter as accurately as possible.
We attach a suspension to the top of the boards. Chains look original, for which the structure can be hung from the ceiling.
Preparing bottles. In order for them to give off light, the bottom must be removed. This can be done by heating the glass with boiling water, then quickly transfer the bottle under a stream of cold water.
We insert the bottles into the holes in the board, we stretch the electrician through the neck.

The video shows the process of creating an interesting table lamp.

One day you will want to be transported into an atmosphere of harmony and peace. Nothing decorates interiors like using natural wood. This trend will always be fashionable, the most favorite material of designers for decorative and finishing works. Looking for proper lighting for the home, feel free to choose chandeliers made of wood. Hanging such an “antique thing” will work both in a country mansion and in a museum, restaurant, apartment.

Peculiarities

Whatever style you are a fan of, wooden chandeliers will harmoniously fit into the atmosphere of bedrooms, living rooms, halls. Japanese, Chinese, vintage or eco style are the most suitable for your design idea. Despite their massiveness, wood chandeliers bring a sense of peace of mind to any room.

Wooden lamps are a somewhat rough, clumsy work of the master. You can successfully combine cart-shaped models, wheels with lamps imitating candles. There are a huge number of LED lamps and incandescent lamps for them on the market. Cafe, sauna, hotel reception stylized as country or antique, as well as home interior, instantly transformed with such an accessory.

You can choose beautiful hanging, ceiling designs. Absolute must have - huge castle, large and miniature models. They can be made entirely of wood, have only a few metal elements, and vice versa.

The obvious advantages of wooden chandeliers are:

environmental friendliness, non-toxic natural material;
a large assortment of collections made of wood of various species;
ease of processing and installation;
instant transformation of interiors even in modern styles (kitsch, loft, urban chic, etc.);
combination with many materials (metal, glass, textiles).

Despite the increased combustibility of wood, poor "contact" with rooms where there is an excess of humidity, frequent temperature changes, a wooden chandelier is still popular. She "wins" over other devices with her aesthetic qualities.

Special impregnations help to avoid delamination, deformation of wood, the appearance of pests, and accidental fire.

Reliable and practical pendant lighting fixture has become a real a symbol of luxury. It is he who sets the general mood of the room, successfully emphasizes strengths interior.

Combination of materials

Particular attention should be paid to the combination of wood with other materials. Feel free to combine natural wood with metal, glass, stone, paper, all kinds of draperies, acrylic. Depending on the chosen “tandem”, you will achieve certain touches in the interior decor.

Excellent performance during product use beech, oak and pine. They are perfectly combined with metal elements. With such a device, the notes of Gothic, Middle Ages, and strict classics will sound in your home. Glass and solid wood construction will inspire loft, country, rustic motifs. Provencal “duets” made of wood and textiles bring special comfort, romance, touchingness.

When buying a wooden chandelier, pay attention to what its components are made of:

decorative fittings (models come with forging, with a wooden hoop, carved, they can be decorated with both textiles and bronze);
diffusers (plafonds, lampshades);
fastening type (metal hook, strong bar, can withstand a lot of weight);
the lamps themselves, their shape, size, etc.

In style interiors baroque, rococo, bourgeois, empire chandeliers made of aged wood have proven themselves superbly. Even the smallest models will become the main accent of the interior, setting the right mood for guests and owners of an apartment, house, restaurant.

Choosing wooden lamps from hardwood, you will enjoy the beautiful texture, color range of the entire model range.

Giving preference to pine, you will get a dizzying aroma of pine needles, you will get a real device for relaxation and healthy sleep in your house. Chic pine products provide comfortable lighting of the entire space of the room.

The chandelier itself can be made of high quality plastic with wooden frame. This is a bold attempt to combine several stylistic trends and even eras. Such products will harmoniously fit into modern interior styles (minimalism, eclecticism, kitsch, country, etc.).

A special charm to the room is added by a wooden chandelier on chains. It can represent an elegant wenge-colored beam, a barbell and even a ship's steering wheel. Varieties of shapes and sizes - a huge number.

Models and views

The desire to settle in a pirate room, to feel the spirit of the Middle Ages or the avant-garde is a matter of taste. So, 3-horn ceiling lamps with textile lampshades, pyramid-shaped products, etc. will look elegant. Before buying a wooden chandelier, decide on the type of model:

Suspended structures must be completed with a suspension in the form of a chain or cable. The product will not do without a strong metal hook. similar view you can purchase a wooden chandelier for rooms with a ceiling height of 2.5 m.

Ceiling models will be mounted overhead with a mounting plate. You can choose designs completely made of solid wood or with some wooden elements.

When did you find best option for the ceiling, it is also important to correctly select the type of light bulbs. In order to avoid fire, it is better to stay on LEDs or energy-saving fluorescent products. Fireproof, they will not heat up during operation.

In combination with natural wood, textiles look perfect. Lamps with lampshades- a symbol of warmth, comfort and hospitality. The overall atmosphere of the interior will depend on which print you choose for them. Checkered, polka dots, abstract stains, small floral pattern, strict geometry - try to combine the colors of furniture, curtains and other elements with the color scheme of the chandelier.

Among the wide variety of models you can find exquisite wooden sconces for the bedroom. They are performed in any form, add mystery to the interior, some mysticism. For a child's room, it's time to "arm yourself" with a fun pirate-style model. A flat wenge-colored “anchor” chandelier goes well with wooden furniture, floor coverings from the board.

In the kitchen, living room you can pick up classic chandelier without frills. Three- and five-horned models with faceted or frosted glass, fabric and paper lampshades give special comfort to the most “angular”, eclectic interiors.

Actual styles

The main styles in which a wooden chandelier harmoniously fits, designers consider oriental, eco, country, classic and modern. But this does not mean that such an element cannot be hung in a room where the spirit of rustic, provence, vintage, gothic or baroque reigns. Decor masters recommend adding antique notes to offices, spacious halls and modest living rooms.

Perfectly chandeliers will fit into the concept of country, eco, East styles. Feel free to pick up branched, cartwheel-shaped models, as well as products suspended on ropes or chains from the ceiling.

There are also antique options that can recreate the picture of the times of the avant-garde, romanticism, the Middle Ages. Flat-shaped wooden chandeliers will look original. They should have lamps that imitate candles. You can bring notes of simplicity and comfort with the help of rustic style and chandeliers in the form of bars on a rope. It looks great in the interiors of kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms.

Japanese style involves the use of a chandelier made of wood in combination with a material such as silk. Forged inserts and fashionable engraving add richness to the accessory. Any easterly direction uses the correct geometry, so your lighting fixture should have a clearly square, rectangular shape and also be symmetrical.

Antique chandeliers are transferred to the past, give illusory, special magic to the room. They are perfect for designer styles chalet, provence, retro. Try hanging vintage pieces in your bedroom or living room for instant peace and tranquility. natural material is environmentally friendly. It transfers heat well and lends itself different types processing.

Experiment with styles and shapes of models. It's time to install such a design in a cottage, a country mansion, a sauna or a bath. You will not spoil the overall look of the room if you hang a coniferous or hardwood product from the ceiling in the form of:

several bars or planks;
branches intertwined;
neatly laid in a row or perpendicular to each other boards.

Many modern models harmoniously fit into the Art Nouveau style. Most often, designers add glass, metal or textile elements to wood. Strict and restrained options will complement the classic atmosphere, more intricate shapes will decorate the room in the style of eclecticism, eco, kitsch, etc.

Pay attention to products with built-in solid wood spotlights. They will not only emphasize your excellent taste, but also become a practical, functional appliance in the house.

The most beautiful modernist chandeliers are models with frosted glass inserts. They will create a holistic composition together with other elements of the room: upholstered furniture, plinth, floor and wall covering, other finishing materials.

Color solutions

Part by part colors try not to go far from natural shades. The wood should retain its unique texture, emphasize your love for eco-themes, classic elegance and avant-garde things. For spacious rooms, it is better to select a visible “spot” of a dark color. Refinement and elegance gives a black base and shades. This option is especially suitable for offices, it will emphasize the status and prestige of its owner.

striving to classical motifs , look at the color of the wooden chandelier, such as cherry, wenge, boss, oak or walnut. But in modern interiors cylindrical or spherical shades in shades of Karelian birch, cedar, mahogany, mahogany will look original.

A light palette gives sophistication, brings a relaxed, romantic mood to the atmosphere.

Provence style will not do without graceful designs from rods of a rod of a walnut. The shade you choose should be associated with sophistication, grace and lightness. Gothic lovers are advised by experts to “arm themselves” with models with the effect of aged wood, forged details and openwork elements. All this should be placed against the background of a wooden base in a dark color.

fans loft premises, attic style, most likely, use chandeliers in the form of bars, boards. In addition to lamps and light bulbs, they can be installed glass jars, flower pot, wicker basket. It would be preferable to choose the color of mahogany, brick or dark brown. In this case, it is worth using ergonomic fluorescent or LED lamps with a long service life.

Shapes and sizes

Among the huge variety of shapes and sizes, the most popular wooden chandeliers are round and angular. A more complex "geometry" is suitable for luxurious mansions, spacious halls, halls and does not fit into a cozy modest kitchen, living room, bedroom. Here it is worth looking at ceiling mounted structures in the form of a wheel or steering wheel with lamps beautifully arranged around the circumference.

For classic, gothic, medieval style, use a candle lamp with an imitation of fire in the wind. And minimalism, constructivism and even techno can be decorated with a square lighting fixture.

Rectangular chandeliers made of wood with uneven edges can consist of boards, bars. These elements are often connected together with nails, ropes, ropes or chains.

Large bulky chandeliers evoke a sense of well-being, luxury. With this accessory, you will always feel in your comfort zone, and your life will look like a royal one. Practice shows that the place of massive lamps is in spacious rooms (restaurants, country houses, hotel halls, etc.).

Small chandeliers will successfully fit into the interior of the attic, loggia, small living room or dining room. An interesting solution there will be 3-horn models, options with shades made of fabric to match the furniture set, upholstery, curtains or wallpaper.

Manufacturers Overview

Among the popular manufacturers of wooden chandeliers, the Italian brand is considered the leader in sales. Velante. In her collections you will find both floor lamps, sconces, and table appliances, spotlights, led chandeliers with an original case made of quality material. Such models are able to give charm to any interior.

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In the design of private houses, wood is most often associated with antiquity. Therefore, wood lamps have an old look. The most popular designs are cart wheel chandeliers.

Scheme of the device of a table wooden lamp.

How to make a lamp with your own hands from wood?

Advantages and disadvantages of wooden structures

This type of structure has the following advantages:

if you evenly place candles, then the design will give the same illumination to all elements of the room;
the spokes will practically not create obstacles to the light.

Modern stylizations have the same advantages, but today lamps are used instead of candles made of wax and torches. In most cases, such designs are made in the form of a candle.

Wood structures have the following advantages:

Scheme of a round wooden lamp: 1 - segments for the rim, 2 - turned spoke, 3 - hub.

The material is environmentally friendly. Not only will he not highlight harmful substances, but will also saturate the air with aromatic resins that make it easier for people to breathe.
Wood can be easily processed. If for the production of plastic or metal structure special tools will be needed, then do-it-yourself lamps made of wood can be made using a minimum set of fixtures.

Disadvantages of wooden structures:

Wood is a combustible material. Arrange items from this material next to incandescent lamps is not recommended. If the contact burns in the lamp socket, the structure may ignite.
Wooden ceiling fixtures are attacked by bugs, fungus and other pests. Coniferous trees suffer the least from rot and pests. For hardwoods, it is recommended to use antiseptic agents that can reduce the combustibility of the material.
Wood is a hygroscopic material. It absorbs moisture from the air, as a result of which, during the drying process, the material may change volume, shape, or crack. In order for the structure to serve for a long time, it will be necessary to provide it with a constant temperature and humidity.

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Nuances to be considered in the manufacture of wooden structures

In the process of constructing lamps made of wood, the following nuances must be taken into account:

Scheme of assembling a lamp from wooden rings.

The structures must be of such a shape that all heating elements are removed from fixtures that are made of wood. The lamps should look upwards, because only in this case the upward air flow will not cause deformation of the tree.
Fire safety rules prohibit placing wooden chandeliers under flammable elements.
Wood lamp is great for bedroom or living room. In the kitchen or bathroom, where there is enough a large number of pair, such structures are not allowed to be placed.

In the event of a phase short, you can easily get an electric shock.

Making a lamp in the shape of a coffee service

To make a lamp with your own hands, you will need to prepare the following elements:

Diagram of a LED wooden lamp.

Dry board made of wood of any kind. You can use both ordinary pine or birch, and ash. Oak is also suitable, which does not need to be painted or varnished.
Several translucent coffee cups and saucers for them.
Several cartridges for a small base with fasteners for them.
The required number of bulbs. In this case, it is recommended to use LED elements.
A small amount of rubber pads. Their number will depend on the method of fixing the cartridges.
A two-core copper wire of small cross section and short length. It is best to use a wire with a cross section of 0.75 mm.
Small chain or twisted cord. These elements will be used to secure the product to the ceiling structure.
The required number of screws with rings. The luminaire will be suspended using these elements.
Electric drill.
Drills for working with wood and tiles.
Pliers.
Screwdriver or screwdriver.

The construction process is as follows:

The planed board is processed with sandpaper (first - rough, then - thin).
Next, you will need to drill a few holes in the places where you plan to place the cartridges.
If noble types of wood are used, then further processing of the material will not be required. If other types of wood are used, then the material must be stained, then dried and varnished in several layers. On the outdoors nitrolac will dry for several hours, because this process won't take long.

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In the next step, you will need to drill holes in the coffee cups and saucers, while it is very important not to damage them. In this case, you need to use only a drill for working with glass and tiles. It is not allowed to make great efforts. You need to drill at a low speed, in the process you need to ensure that there are no distortions. If you press hard on the electric drill, the bowl or saucer may break.
Wires must be attached to all available cartridges. At this stage, you should not fasten them to each other.
The whole structure is screwed together. If the cartridges will use platforms with holes for fasteners, then they must be pulled to the board through the holes in saucers or cups. If there is a threaded pipe and a nut on the end of the cartridge, then they must be passed through the cups, saucers and board. Rubber gaskets must be installed between metal and glass elements. Such a device can be made independently from an unused camera from a bicycle or car.
Screws with rings will need to be screwed into the back of the board.
Cartridges are connected in parallel. No need to leave twists that are wrapped with electrical tape. Carefully you need to make even that part of the lamp that no one can see. To fasten the wires, you will need to use a block.
The block must be fixed on the back of the board by any method: a small amount of adhesive mixture or screws. In it you need to clamp a piece of wire that will be connected to the wiring.
On the back, chains or cords are attached to the rings. The second end of these elements is attached to a hook in the ceiling. The wire must be run through one of the circuits. At the end, you need to install light bulbs.

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Original design lamps made of wood. Homemade lamps made of wood photo.

If you like to do everything with your own hands, we recommend to your attention a selection of the most original lamps from wood made by designers. But to make such lamps it is not at all necessary to be a designer, just look at these photos, show a little imagination and you will succeed.

Wood is a unique material, used for home improvement since the time of our ancestors, wood has positive energy, it is absolutely environmentally friendly material. In this article, we will look at the most original variants making lamps out of wood.

Ceiling lamps made of wood.

Original hanging chandeliers wood lamps.

Homemade chandelier flower garden.

Chandelier ball, made of rope. To make such a chandelier, an inflated balloon is used, which is wrapped with a rope, then the rope is covered with glue, when the glue dries, the balloon is blown off and the result is such a design from which you can make a pendant lamp.

Pallet lamp. wooden pallet sawn into pieces that are used to make lamps.

original solution.

Lamp made from ordinary kitchen graters.

Woven lamps. Here, a basket is woven from a thin vine and hung from the ceiling.

Table lamps made of wood.

Night light made of wood.