27 Apr
Pretty sure I can make these light fixtures with a large beach ball, some string, starch, glue, clear enamel spray and diligence. You think?
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Nautical, Roberta Murray, beautiful color
Everglades 1, Cheryl Maeder, love the yellow
patrick ahearn white New England kitchen
West Elm used to sell a smaller version. I’d use one of those big punch balls. Man, I loved punch balls when I was little…
You probably saw the DIY on CraftyNest? Anyway, I like the execution here – BIG.
I didn’t see that but I’m happy for your heads up!!
http://www.craftynest.com/2009/03/hemp-pendant-lamps/
The hemp is probably a much stronger alternative and may make the process a little less tedious…. These turned out really great.
Oh Bromeliad, you just sent me down a google rabbit hole. There are several good string lamp DIY instructions out there!
http://www.readymade.com/project/string_theory
http://www.ehow.com/how_4670045_string-pendant-lamp.html
http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/how-to/readymade-string-theory-lamp-073030
http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/10/29/pendant-lamp-love/
and don’t miss Door Sixteen’s sensible nod after she posts the link to the real deal.. With a price tag at $510.00 – $2,042.00 – you better sharpen some DIY skills.
I never would have thought of this as a DIY project! Where has my creativity and ambition gone! Would love to see a DIY finished string light fixture…post if you have had success!