Once upon a time in Moscow and Rus', carriages, carts and carts were the main means of transportation. Now, finding a real wheel from them to use as an element of country decor is not so easy. One option is to make a decorative wheel yourself, as the participants in the “Home and Dacha” forum did. The task is simplified by the fact that in this case there is no need to follow ancient technologies, creating with your own hands using special equipment a durable product that must withstand many kilometers of travel.
However, there is another way - you can find a real wheel somewhere in the outback of the village. In this case, the chandelier will be truly unique! A forum participant with the nickname OTT, already known to our readers, turned out to be such a lucky person. Local residents brought him well-preserved old cart wheels, the rim of which was made up of two bent halves rather than separate segments. The decision came immediately: it would be a chandelier - a DIY wheel into the gazebo.
Product functionality
You can keep yourself and your children busy on weekends and show your creative imagination by creating simple lamp designs. Thus, ensuring a pleasant pastime for all family members, developing the handicraft skills of the younger ones, you can make a useful and practical souvenir for your grandmother or an extraordinary piece of decoration for your country room with your own hands.
Hand-made wooden chandeliers are an option for a creative approach to decorating a room. With such a product you can achieve an unusual decoration of a room that does not require material costs. Pleasant lighting and positive energy can create a soulful and homely, or stylish and original atmosphere for many years.
Once upon a time in Moscow and Rus', carriages, carts and carts were the main means of transportation. Now, finding a real wheel from them to use as an element of country decor is not so easy. One of the options is as the participants of the “Home and Dacha” forum did. The task is simplified by the fact that in this case there is no need to follow ancient technologies, creating with your own hands using special equipment a durable product that must withstand many kilometers of travel.
However, there is another way - you can find a real wheel somewhere in the outback of the village. In this case, the chandelier will be truly unique! Already known to our readers, a forum participant with the nickname Ottt
turned out to be such a lucky guy. Local residents brought him well-preserved old cart wheels, the rim of which was made up of two bent halves rather than separate segments. The decision came immediately: it would be a chandelier - a DIY wheel into the gazebo.
How to work with glass
Glass is a unique material; it can be very strong, but at the same time fragile; its crystalline structure determines its properties. In addition to sharp fragments that can cause serious injuries, there is another dangerous factor. Glass dust resulting from the processing of glass surfaces is very dangerous, penetrating into the eyes and respiratory tract of humans and animals. Therefore, if you are going to work with glass objects that require additional processing by cutting or grinding, you must use personal protective equipment - goggles and a respirator, as well as long sleeves and gloves.
Manufacturing of axles and fastening of the structure
To attach the wheels to the body of the cart, you need to place them on axles, for which you can use, for example, cuttings from shovels or other garden tools. These cuttings can be cut into pieces according to the required length of the workpiece. You need to make holes in the chocks in which the axles will be secured. Therefore, the inside of the hub must be flat.
Additionally, 4 more lumps should be prepared. One of the sides of each of them should be beveled. These structural elements are used to be attached to the body. They are fixed under the axles in order to ensure a stable position of the cart body.
How to decorate an old chandelier
The most affordable ways to decorate purchased chandeliers are painting and decoupage.
Coloring
To paint, you need to purchase special acrylic paints and an outline for glass and ceramics.
| Illustration | Description of action |
| Materials for painting on glass | |
| Thoroughly clean the surface of the lampshade from dust and dirt. | |
| Draw a drawing with a pencil and outline it | |
| Fill the internal space of the elements with appropriate paint | |
| The result of the effort is worth it |
Decoupage
To decorate paper and textile lampshades and lampshades, it is recommended to use special three-layer napkins for decoupage.
| Illustration | Description of action |
| An old deteriorated lampshade from a table lamp is used as a base. | |
| Using a special glue for decoupage or diluted PVA glue, several layers of napkins are applied to the lampshade | |
| The base is allowed to dry overnight | |
| The surface of the lampshade is covered with special napkins for decoupage. | |
| The finished product can be used as a lampshade for a ceiling chandelier |
Advantages of round structures
A wheel-shaped chandelier has many practical advantages. Let's look at some of them:
- Round-shaped lighting fixtures are capable of creating diffused light. This results in uniform lighting that affects the entire space, even its most remote corners.
- With the help of a “wheel” chandelier it is easy to completely illuminate fairly spacious rooms. Modern stores offer a wide range of designs of different sizes. With their help, you can easily provide enough light to even a very large space.
- If you install one or more round ceiling chandeliers in your home, you can easily create the necessary accents with the help of light. In a similar way, it will also be possible to divide the space into several separate zones.
One of the most important features of such products is their presentable appearance. A stylish and luxurious wheel-shaped chandelier will fit perfectly into absolutely any interior. At the same time, it will certainly add luxury and originality to the atmosphere. If you like stylish and unusual things, be sure to take a closer look at this product.
From glass bottles
This is a difficult technology, the implementation of which requires special care. But in the end, you get an original and unusual chandelier, suitable for modern interior styles.
- bottle (can be used for champagne or wine);
- sandpaper;
- frame made of metal or wood;
- cartridge;
- glass cutter;
- the wire.
- Take a dry and clean bottle and use a glass cutter to cut off the bottom.
- Next, sand the edges of the cut using sanding paper.
- We stretch the wire through the neck of the bottle and install the cartridge.
- We fix the product on the frame.
The final appearance of the product depends on your imagination. You can add various decorations or create a chandelier from several identical or different bottles. In any case, in the end, the result will have an original and unusual look.
Caution in operation
- The hygroscopicity of wooden appliances leads to changes in shape and cracking of the surface when exposed to a humid environment. Therefore, it is not recommended to install wooden chandeliers in damp rooms with high humidity, for example, bathrooms and basements.
- The flammability and fire hazard of wooden lamps makes it necessary to provide additional safety measures against fire.
How to treat wood?
According to experts, it is necessary to use only natural compounds, since they evaporate under the influence of heat. The simplest option is to use homemade peppermint oil.
The ingredients are as follows:
- Purified linseed oil - 1 l.
- Mint - 1 glass.
Application:
- Mix the ingredients and leave for 14 days in a dark place, shaking every day.
- Add natural beeswax to the resulting mixture (proportions 1:3, 1:4 or 1:5 are possible) and you will get an excellent mastic for wood made from natural materials.
Important! A less labor-intensive and cheaper option is to use a solution of potassium permanganate as a stain.
Some specific examples
No wonder they say: it is better to see once than to hear a hundred times. Therefore, it is worth considering several illustrative examples of the location of a “wheel” chandelier in different rooms.
In the shape of a cart wheel with candle lights
This version of the ceiling lamp is an example of a classic chandelier of this type. The base is a large wooden wheel. The spokes on it are made of metal with elegant forging.
The entire structure is attached to the ceiling using several massive metal chains. This adds special charm and originality to the chandelier.
And the design is completed by modern light bulbs that resemble real wax candles. This chandelier will be a great addition to the interior of a hunting lodge. At the same time, it will provide enough light for the entire room.
Tools and materials
For an unusual lamp you will need a base. You can use a real wheel or make a wooden product that will be as similar as possible to it. In addition to the base, you need to prepare the following materials:
- lamps in the form of candles (quantity as desired, usually take 6 pieces);
- electric sockets (according to the number of lamps);
- forged chain (6-8 m)
- decorative elements;
- wire;
- figured pipe;
- fasteners (screws).
Tools you will need:
- drill;
- iron brush;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- brushes;
- drying oil
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How to make a wheel out of wood with your own hands - Smart Summer Resident
Civilization has long penetrated into our villages and villages, and it is becoming less and less common to see a cart with wooden wheels on rural roads. But all the ancient craftsmanship of making wooden wheels has not died out, and in some cases such wooden products are in great demand.
Firstly, now wooden wheels are often used for decorative purposes, and secondly, there are still owners who prefer wooden wheels.
Nowadays, wheels with tires are more often attached to carts - the ride is more comfortable, there is less shaking on potholes, but for a horse it is much easier to pull a cart on wooden wheels, they are easier to move and dirt sticks to them less.
The wheel manufacturing technology can be useful for a wheelbarrow, cart or other device with rotating structural elements.
What rooms are they suitable for?
Such design solutions will be a great addition to any interior. They will fit well into a decor in the style of classic and avant-garde, loft and country. By the way, wheel-shaped chandeliers are successfully used not only for city apartments and country houses.
Very often they become decorations and functional devices for cafes, bars and restaurants. Owners of establishments with a medieval theme will especially appreciate such products.
However, the interior does not have to be classic or aged. A wheel-shaped chandelier is also perfect for modern, stylish rooms. It emphasizes the originality of the interior and the originality of the owner of the house or establishment.
If you want to add a special touch to your space, be sure to take a closer look at these lighting fixtures.
Of course, you should still take into account the style of the room. Try to understand which lamp is best suited in a particular case. If you have any difficulties with the choice, you can contact professional designers. They will be able to choose exactly what seems ideal to you.
What interior styles will a wheel-shaped chandelier fit into?
In this high-tech era, people are increasingly attracted to decorative details and styles associated with ethnicity. This is probably why a wheel-shaped chandelier is often used as an interior detail when decorating cafes and restaurants in a retro style.
Today, Russians are actively becoming adherents of the decorative rustic country style that came from America. Therefore, you can often find country houses that have such an interior detail as a chandelier in the shape of a cart wheel. Its unusual appearance will definitely attract the attention of everyone who comes to visit the owners of the retro house.
An incident that cannot be ignored
Wheeled devices, as a rule, reach half a meter in diameter, and therefore it is better to use them in rooms of a suitable size. Such a large size allows the chandelier to illuminate large rooms and, in our example, also create the atmosphere of an ancient castle.
The chandelier on wheels harmonizes very well with the fireplace and furniture made of raw wood with minimal processing. If you take several disks, you can make a multi-level lamp. True, finding them of different diameters will not be easy. But if this succeeds, then the following miracle can happen:
Two-tier goods trolley
Interior Electrical crafts Modeling design Chandelier from a cart wheel
My husband made a chandelier for his country house from an old cart wheel.
In daylight, outside.
The bulbs can light up all at once or one at a time. another large light bulb will be in the middle.
The chandelier was temporarily hung in an unfinished room.
Thanks for watching.
Karina! This is for my husband.
Nikolai Mikhailovich! Thanks a lot! I'll definitely pass it on
Very cool ! Very stylish ! Thanks for the viewing pleasure!
Yulenka thank you very much.
I have no words! Strongly!
Very beautiful! Bravo! Straight from the Middle Ages!
Lenochka, thank you very much!
Wow, Karinochka! This is the scope. Cool chandelier. For such a chandelier, you urgently need to build a castle
Olenka, hello! Glad to see you! Thank you, we will try, the castle is not a castle, but we will find a decent room for the chandelier
Nadezhda, thank you very much.
Elena, thank you very much!!
Excellent work, an excellent accessory for a country house. There is also an iron strip along the edge. It really is the Middle Ages, all that remains is to hang shields and swords on the walls :-)
Antique wood wall light
And for dessert, a decorative wall lamp.
In winter, I gave my husband the idea to make a wooden lamp in an old style. I found a photo on the Internet.
Having chosen the option they liked, the couple got to work.
The wooden surface is aged. Painted and varnished.
This is what ended up happening.
The lamp was later replaced with a model more suitable in style.
Solombala also plans to replace the rope with sisal, a coarse natural fiber.
What can a chandelier be made from?
When my husband decided to make an unusual pendant lamp for the room above the garage, he initially did not have a clear plan for it. He wanted to use beautifully shaped bottles of alcoholic beverages, but he didn’t know how or what would happen. But, having collected the glass containers he liked, the husband suddenly saw parts from an old bicycle. As he says himself, only at that moment did he get the idea to make not only an unusual chandelier, but also a lamp in the old style, like in a castle - torches were attached to a large wheel, the wheel was raised and lowered with the help of chains - absolute brutality. So the old bicycle wheel also came into use, and the DIY chandelier took on concrete shape.
Rating of the best models according to the editors
Now a few words about the models that especially impressed the editors.
1. Lamp with forged edge.
Stylized candlesticks on a forged edge
| Number of shades | eight | Lamp power (W) | 60 ÷ 100 |
| Suspense | Metal chains | Total Power (W) | 480 ÷ 800 |
| Height (cm) | 60 | Rim | Metal |
| Diameter(cm) | 50 | Wheel | Wood |
It impresses with its solemn simplicity, massive chains and an edge on which 8 candlesticks are placed. Forging was used to make them. Such designs are produced by the DLAN company, and can also produce an exclusive lamp according to your sketches on its official website.
2. Lamp with matte wick N&B Light Tavern 9407/1.
Frosted wick lamps on wooden edge
| Number of shades | 7 | Lamp power (W) | 60 |
| Suspense | Metal chains | Total Power (W) | 420 |
| Height (cm) | 50 | Rim | Metal |
| Diameter(cm) | 40 | Wheel | Wood |
Looking at this lamp, for some reason we remembered Pushkin’s lines: “Are you burning, our lamp, Friend of vigils and feasts?” Of course, it's not exactly an iconic lamp, but because it was inspired, it was very inspired.
3. With shades of wood.
Chandelier with wooden lampshades
| Number of shades | 6 | Lamp power (W) | 60 |
| Suspense | Ropes | Total Power (W) | 360 |
| Height (cm) | 40 | Rim | No |
| Diameter(cm) | 50 | Rotation and shadows | Wood |
This carpentry work was captivating due to the complete absence of metal and the stained edges under the dark oak.
4. Main chandelier
Simple but tasteful chandelier
| Number of shades | 4 | Lamp power (W) | 60 |
| Suspense | Metal chains | Total Power (W) | 240 |
| Height (cm) | 60 | Rim | Metal |
| Diameter(cm) | 40 | Rotation and shadows | Wood |
I liked this model for its simplicity, which does not harm its functionality. There is everything you need, no frills. This model is a work of art and you can find it in online stores under the name “Trolley-chandelier-wheel with hanging lampshades art.88A”.
5. Heavy tank chandelier
Heavy wagon wheel on the ceiling
| Number of shades | 5 | Lamp power (W) | 60 |
| Suspense | Metal chains | Total Power (W) | 300 |
| Height (cm) | 50 | Rim | No |
| Diameter(cm) | 40 | Rotation and shadows | Wood |
The appearance of this chandelier gives the impression of something massive, reliable and at the same time beautiful. Lighting option for serious people.
Preparing lamp shades
The husband selected several glass bottles that suited his idea - to make an unusual chandelier from this waste material. He did not remove the labels from them, deciding that it would look quite harmonious for a recreation room in the attic of the garage. In order for the bottles to become lampshades, he needed to somehow remove the bottom of each one.
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My husband tried several options for performing such complex work. The first experiment was carried out with a change in temperature - the glass should have cracked along the boundary of the change in this factor. But nothing happened, since the crack simply split the bottle into two uneven parts from top to bottom.
The second experimental bottle went through a grinder with a cutting stone. But this also did not give the desired result - the work was very rough, and the glass also cracked. Then my husband decided that a drill would be best for small carpentry work, and he also taped the cutting line with masking tape. The work of cutting off the bottom of each bottle was very slow and painstaking. My husband had to go through the cutting line more than once to separate the bottom from the body. But even in this case, the cut turned out to be absolutely even on not all bottles - somewhere there are still quite deep chips.
When all the bottles turned into lampshade blanks, the husband began to polish the cuts. This had to be done with a grinder with different degrees of wheel grit - 60, 100 and then 200 units. The grinding process itself took place in water to reduce possible damage. After sanding, the edge of each lamp turned out matte; my husband really liked it and did not continue to polish it.
