How to make a lamp yourself from an ordinary garland in a few minutes?

03/21/2016 master

Thanks to a variety of handmade ideas, today anyone can make an original lighting fixture for their home with their own hands. Moreover, you can use a wide variety of materials for this that are simply lying around you. This article will talk about how to make a lamp from a Christmas tree garland.

In the process of making such a lamp, the main thing is to have a good imagination, as well as the desire to do something for the home, family and friends with your own hands.

I want a holiday

We all love New Year. And one of its integral attributes is the Christmas tree garland. It will be an excellent light source for a wide variety of lighting fixtures. Guided by various master classes, you can make different types of lamps from a Christmas tree garland and additional materials (discs, threads, etc.):

• ceiling;
• wall;
• desktop;
• floor.

Lamp option

At the same time, the lamp, depending on your wishes, can be made in different designs. This lamp has a number of advantages:

• gives a soft glow;
• creates a festive mood;
• easy to construct with your own hands;
• you can use both Christmas tree garlands and solar-powered lighting models;

Note! Garlands that run on solar batteries have appeared on sale relatively recently, so few people know about them yet.

• the possibility of using available materials - disks, Christmas tree decorations, etc.;

• With the help of a garland you can make almost any type of lighting fixture yourself.

The resulting lamp can also be used as a night light in a children's room. Here it can be stylized as “fairytale” clouds, flowers, trees, etc.

Stylized sconce

When creating lighting fixtures from garlands and additional materials, you can use any schemes and designs. It all depends on what you can find in your home.

DIY crafts: lamp from a bottle

Here, too, everything is clear and simple. Although, unlike the previous options, here you will need a drill or drill and a little more skill.

However, all of these DIY home craft ideas are simple and doable for the most untrained and novice DIYers. Go for it, and you will succeed. You may also find our impressive selection of a variety of “handicrafts for the home the most interesting” ideas useful.

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What, besides the Christmas tree, creates the atmosphere of the winter holidays? Of course, Christmas lights! It is they, flickering with warm lights, that bring a note of joy and anticipation of a miracle. Nowadays there is a huge selection of unusual models in stores, but the most exclusive ones are those made by yourself. We have prepared some ideas for you.

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What are we looking for?

You can make a similar lamp using a garland with or without solar batteries using the following materials:

• Christmas tree garland. Even 15-20 light bulbs will be enough. Instead, you can use a solar-powered light source;
• a couple of discs (CD or DVD);

Note! In this situation, it is not recommended to use discs with designs on both sides. They must be completely clean and mirror-like.

• glue;
• additional materials for decorating a homemade product.

Set of materials

During the manufacturing process, in addition to the materials described above, you will only need a glue gun to carefully apply glue in the right places. As you can see, all this can almost always be found at home. Therefore, it will be possible to make such a lamp almost for nothing.

Idea N5. Retro garland

Retro garlands are popular when decorating photo zones, terraces, gazebos, shop windows and other objects. And it is not at all necessary to purchase a finished product, since anyone can assemble it. To do this, you will need: a connecting wire (it’s a good idea to get wires in fabric insulation), sockets (the most convenient models with clamps for wires), the incandescent light bulbs themselves (you can also take LED ones), a plug and a switch. In this example, we will consider a series connection of light bulbs; we will use some sockets with a built-in switch.

• Cut the wires into pieces of the required length - they will determine the distance between the glow points.
• Strip the insulation of the wires at the ends; in these places they will be connected to the cartridge, so the length of the core must be appropriate.
• If you are using a wire with fabric insulation, then its edge must be fixed with electrical tape so that the fabric does not fray further.
• Disassemble the cartridge itself and thread the wires into the cartridge cover.
• Connect the ends of the wires to the contacts of the cartridge
• Assemble the cartridge body; the excess length of wires from under the cover should be carefully pulled out, avoiding excessive force, so as not to loosen the contact.
• Repeat the same procedure with the remaining sockets, after which you can fix the light bulbs in them.
• Cut the wire from the last light bulb; you will need one core from it, which you need to connect to the switch gap.
• Connect the edges of the wire to the plug; to do this, they must be inserted into the groove of each contact and clamped with a screwdriver. Arrange the rest of the wire so that it does not protrude; the plug body should close normally.

The retro garland is ready for use - plug in and enjoy. If you wish, you can complement the garland’s surroundings with a darkened wire or socket - they can be painted in the appropriate color. For greater gloss, the wires are painted with gold or bronze paint.

Ready-made retro-style garland of light bulbs

Work algorithm

The lighting device that we are considering in this article will always have a garland (Christmas tree or solar-powered) at its core. So, the lamp can be made as follows:

Disc frame

• You can use any geometric shape as a frame. It can be a cube, pentagon, etc.;
• a geometric figure can be easily formed with your own hands from disks. To make the disks into the shape we need, they should be glued together with glue;
• Apply glue to the disk and immediately apply another one to it. We wait for the glue to dry and continue to build up the figure using discs;

Note! one side of the figure does not need to be glued. Through this side we will place a light source inside the lighting fixture.

• After the figure is ready, a garland (solar-powered or regular) should be placed inside it. When using a regular garland, the plug and control box should be placed in the window formed by the articulation of the discs. It is also possible to insert several light bulbs into the holes and joints available in the figure;

Finished lamp

• When installing, the light bulbs must completely fill the existing hole. This will help achieve the desired lighting effect;
• after this, the remaining part of the garland must be evenly distributed over the entire surface of the geometric figure formed from the disks;
• several light bulbs need to be left in order to thread them into the last edge, which is attached to the figure after placing the light source inside it.

To make it more convenient and safer to work with a geometric figure when placing it inside a light source, all joints can be treated with insulating tape or tape. After completing the assembly of the lighting fixture, all joints can be additionally treated with sealant. This way you will achieve greater strength in the structure you made with your own hands.

Lanterns for shaped candles + garlands

Lanterns occupy a special place in winter decor. There is something fabulously romantic about its outlines - especially in our time, when many people use flashlights. But this is not a reason to throw such a wonderful item into the closet! Bring out old garden lanterns from the depths of your closet or buy them from IKEA to feel like a Christmas fairy with a magical lantern.

Making a lantern magical is not at all difficult: just place the garland beautifully inside, as in the point about vases. Do you want a special touch? Glue the garland to the walls so that it takes an interesting shape (see point 1). The lantern itself can also be decorated with a bright bow or a New Year's wreath made of pine needles.

Final stage

The last stage, namely the installation of the lamp, varies depending on where and how it will be placed. You can install it with your own hands like this:

Ceiling lamp

• Using durable decorative ropes, the lamp can be attached to the ceiling or wall. In the first case, the resulting lighting fixture can be hung on a ceiling hook, and in the second, you can use the base from a wall sconce;
• if you want to make a table lamp or a small night light, then here you can use another disk as a pedestal. In this case, the figure of the lamp must be installed edge-on on a kind of pedestal. This will give it more stability. The lighting fixture should be glued to the stand using glue. At the same time, make sure that the control box and plug are at the bottom and hidden from view by decorative elements or the lamp itself.

Night light

It should be noted that this is a rather complex option for creating a lamp; there is a simpler solution.

Selection of necessary materials

To make a garland of LEDs, it is important to first assemble everything you need. Components are sold in radio electronics stores and are inexpensive

You will need the following:

LEDs of different colors with a diameter of 4 to 5 mm, permissible current strength of about 20-30 mA. The voltage reduction value in this case should be from 2.1 to 3 V. As for the quantity, you need to determine the length of the garland and the spacing of the lights; most often they are placed every 25-30 cm. Multi-colored LEDs are inexpensive.

It is also necessary to select resistors. If the system uses a serial connection, only one element will be needed. When parallel, you need to use either one resistor for each diode, or divide the system into small groups

It is important to choose an option with suitable indicators; usually the store offers the optimal solution if you explain how the system will be assembled. Scheme of series-parallel connection of three serial groups of LEDs in chains of three LED elements

In each chain on the left there is a current-limiting resistor. It “extinguishes” the excess sum of the forward voltages of the diodes.

The power supply is also purchased for a specific product. It is necessary to calculate the total power of all LEDs used and increase it by 20-30%. The resulting indicator will be a guideline when choosing a block. Connecting the LED strip to the power supply.

It is also necessary to purchase a safe plug; it is convenient to use the dismountable version, it is easy to connect.

Simpler doesn't mean worse

This method involves using the most ordinary plastic bottle as a base. It can be of any shape and size. In addition to this, you will need the following materials:

• a garland of the size you need, number of bulbs and color scheme;
• a can of white paint;
• glue. It's better to use superglue;
• tulle.

Forming holes

From your tool kit you should have a soldering iron with a sharp tip and a construction knife. Making a lamp includes several simple operations:

• make marks on a plastic bottle;
• We pass over them with a soldering iron, thus forming regular, neat holes. If it doesn’t work like this, then change the soldering iron to a drill;
• We remove the unevenness of the hole with a construction knife;

• paint the bottle with white paint. We paint in several layers to achieve a uniform color;
• We place a garland with tulle inside the base and connect it. The wire is routed through one hole. Place a lid on top of the bottle. This will allow the lighting fixture to be moved freely around the house.

Finished lamp

There is another fairly simple way. We simply place our light source in a glass vase/jar, alternating it with various decorative materials. For example, these could be plastic Christmas tree decorations. And, in fact, that’s all, the lamp is ready. A DIY garland lamp can have a non-standard and unusual look. A wide variety of materials are suitable for such a lighting device: soft toys, beads and buttons, glass pebbles, etc. Properly selected materials will allow you to create a unique play of light and shadows from the lamp in any room of the house.

From New Year's garlands in a glass bottle or jar

In order to make a lamp from a garland, you will need a glass jar, a garland and hot glue. A container made of colored glass, large in size and with a relief looks better. The only condition is a wide neck so that the palm can easily pass through. Work plan:

1. Remove the labels from the jar, wash it well and dry it.
2. Lay the garland in the shape you need, simultaneously fixing it to the wall with hot glue.

This lamp looks great on its own or in a composition with fir branches, pine cones, and decorative snow. Place the decor on a tray around the jar and place fake snow inside. Use battery-powered LED lights (they are safe).

Making a lamp from a bottle is a little more difficult, but the finished product is worth the effort. To make a lamp you will need the following:

• garland;
• a wine bottle (it’s better to prepare several at once, as it may not work the first time);
• drill;
• insulating tape.

Let's get started:

1. Remove the stickers, wash the selected bottle and wipe dry.
2. Step back 4 cm from the bottom and stick a strip of electrical tape in the place where you will drill. This is necessary to ensure that the drill does not slip during the process.
3. Fix the bottle in one position and start drilling without pressing too hard, otherwise it will crack. The whole job will take about 20 minutes.
4. Rinse the bottle and seal the edges of the hole with sealant.
5. Place the garland, leaving the switch outside.

Bottles are suitable for both colored glass and transparent. You can play with color: put a yellow or white garland in a dark bottle, and multi-colored or bright lights in a transparent bottle. A composition made from containers of different sizes and shapes looks advantageous.

In this product, the garland can be either with a power cable or with batteries.

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Christmas lights made of paper

Do you have a simple LED garland? Decorate it and turn it into a cozy lamp for the New Year holidays. You will need:

• scrapbooking paper;
• plastic cups;
• glue;
• knife;
• and some time.

You can transform an ordinary garland using origami paper lanterns. Such a lamp will provide a diffused, cozy, warm light.

For a children's New Year, a lamp in the shape of bright candies is suitable.

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You can create such a shimmering masterpiece from crepe paper.

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Threads and ropes

An amazing idea for making a light mat for those who knit. A regular single crochet stitch, inside there are plastic pieces with LEDs. You definitely can’t buy this anywhere!

Wrap string or thread around several balloons. The threads must first be soaked in PVA glue. When the product hardens, remove the balls. Insert battery-powered or mains-powered lamps through the holes between the threads. New Year's mood is guaranteed!

These New Year's lights in the shape of clouds are made of cotton wool and threads (battery-powered garlands are hidden inside). Perfect for decorating a child's room.

The dyed gauze and the garland turn... into an unusual and unique decoration.

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