How to Make a String Pendant Light Shade
YOU WILL NEED:
1 and a half Lg bottles of School glue
10 Tbs Corn flour
Water
String, hemp or wool.
gloves
Beach ball
Container
Pendant Cord set
To start, balance a pole between two chairs, then tie the ball to the pole. I just used a piece of string and tied it around the cap of the ball. I laid a towel down because it can get really messy. Mix up your glue, corn flour and add water until the consistency is like pancake batter. Put your gloves on, then start dipping your string into the mixture. Squeeze any excess mixture off.
1 and a half Lg bottles of School glue
10 Tbs Corn flour
Water
String, hemp or wool.
gloves
Beach ball
Container
Pendant Cord set
To start, balance a pole between two chairs, then tie the ball to the pole. I just used a piece of string and tied it around the cap of the ball. I laid a towel down because it can get really messy. Mix up your glue, corn flour and add water until the consistency is like pancake batter. Put your gloves on, then start dipping your string into the mixture. Squeeze any excess mixture off.
There are many tutorials out there and a lot of people leave a big opening for the bulb, but I just wanted enough space for my cord to go through. Start wrapping the soaked string around the ball in different directions until you are happy with the amount you have. I didn't want mine to be too solid. Let it dry overnight, then unplug the ball to let the air out. I had big spaces in mine so I was able to get the ball out.
Many people use balloons and all you have to do is pop them. My husband constructed the electrical part. You can buy a pendant cord set from Pottery Barn. I found them to be a little expensive, but if you live near an Ikea you may find one there cheaper.
See more details on the blog. Have a great week!
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So cool!
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Thank you!
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Looks great, but why did you only want enough space for the cord to go through? How do you get the bulb in there?!