DIY Twig Lampshade

Intro: DIY Twig Lampshade

This might sound a bit funny, but the idea of making this lamp came from my.... dream! :p So, I decided to make my dream come true. This ible will show you how to make lamp shades from small tree logs. It's very easy to make, cheap too.

STEP 1: Materials Needed

To make these lamp shades you'll need:

1) Twigs,
2) Super glue and white glue,
3) X-acto knife,
4) Scissor,
5) Cardboard,
6) Lighting system.

STEP 2: Preparing the Twigs

Collect twigs as many as you can and it's better if there of the same size.
Cut all the twigs equally by using an x-acto knife.
Use a marker to mark the length,
Cut half way through the twig,
Then use your fingers to create pressure on it and the twigs will break easily.

STEP 3: Making the Lamp

To make the lamp you'll need cardboard, plug, wire, bulb holder and bulb.

Connect the wire with the plug and the bulb holder, test if it works.

The base:
Cut 4 pieces of cardboard smaller than the shade because the shade's suppose to cover the lamp.
I've numbered the cardboard pieces for the base in the picture.
Place 1 at the bottom and glue 2,3 on the top of it.
Take the plug (along with the wire) through the 4th piece and then glue the 4th piece of cardboard with the rest.
You may place the base on something hard such as hardboard or wood. I used a small round shaped wooden piece to adjust the base.

STEP 4: Making the Shade

Making the shade was so easy!

Place 2 twigs as shown in the picture.
If you place the first 2 twigs vertically then you'll have to glue the next 2 twigs horizontally, then again vertically. Keep going up by gluing the twigs vertically and horizontally on the sides.
After you reach the height of the shade you want, cover the top with small sticks or twigs. There, done!
Place the shade over the lamp.
This lamp looks great with any kind of lights but I liked it with the usual yellow light bulb.

Comments

[rosalynn28]

this is so cool!!! please go on my instructable its called "twig pencils"

[786Ayesha]

How did you photograph to get the effect and the red color ?Is the color the background of a wall or some thing?

[Muhaiminah Faiz]

I used a multi color light bulb, besides the wall was pink, for that reason the light effect seemed a bit reddish!

[being human]

yeah raelu suprb ideas 4 home decore

[Muhaiminah Faiz]

Thanks! easy too :)

[being human]

i dnt visit ur all instructabls yet..just visit 3 4 n wana make them 1st

[being human]

yup..i"ll definatly try..bt thiz tym i m making wal art of leave shapes so aftr dat i"ll try thz one..

[being human]

yeah realy suprb ideas 4 home decore

[jadi1]

Hey, I've finished my branch lamp version,, LOL
But the reflection of the lamp light isn't as beautiful as yours
What kind of lamp you used??

This is my version hahhaha

[Muhaiminah Faiz]

Love the design of the lampshade you made, it's really nice.
The usual round light bulb creates a beautiful light effect with this lampshade. Let me know if it worked, I'm sure your lampshade would create way cooler effect than mines :)

[aliaghoul]

Your item is featured at http://momsbasement.org !
The direct link is below,
http://momsbasement.org/2013/04/03/diy/

Please stop by and leave a comment or two!

Thanks for crafting pure awesomeness!
- Alia and the Mom's Basement Team

[Muhaiminah Faiz]

Thank you for informing me Alia! I'm soooo happy to know that, I'm following mom's basement & will keep in touch :) thanks again!

[atehzab]

These are very beautiful and so easy to make. I'm not a good crafter but I think I can make the square lampshade.

[Muhaiminah Faiz]

Thank you so much! I'm sure you can make it, best of luck!

[atehzab]

collected the materials, going to make one very soon. thanks!

[Muhaiminah Faiz]

great! can't wait to see :)

[HolyTracker]

Voted! Amazing and ultra easy. Thanks!

[Muhaiminah Faiz]

Thank you for voting! I'm glad you like it :)

[Yashfa Zafar]

I like the square and tree shades. nice.

[Muhaiminah Faiz]

Thank you very much Yashfa!