How do I make a ceiling fan light cover?

Question

Hi,Question, Does anyone have any ideas on how to make a cover for the light on my ceiling fan?

Renee · Answer

Personally, I think the fan light covers are ugly. I took all mine off and bought some cool looking bulbs!

Hillela G. · Answer

You can cover the blades for a really cool effect, and you can choose a pattern that works with your decor- http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/ceiling-fan-make-over-3198083?expand_all_questions=1

And this one is a cool way to cover the lights: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/upgraded-ceiling-fan-light-covers-8958656?expand_all_questions=1

Have fun with it, share pics when you're done!!

Doris Huskey · Answer

To make the fan itself look better, if it's in your bedroom, take a pillowcase to the copy center, copy it four times, cut to fit & mod podge it to the fan blade. Or pick out a pretty picture, copy it, cut out what you like and after you paint the blades, again mod podge the pic to the blades. Your border looks dated, think about pulling it down. You can buy different light covers from any home improvement center. Good luck.

Michelle · Answer

I took a small shade and trimmed with rick rack (white shade with black trim) used picture wire and attached, received lots of compliments

Denise · Answer

I moved into a small house I was going for rustic. Itookdown the glass shades on the lights and replaced them with rustic cages in black absolutely love. Got them on amazon. I also replaced the glass cage around the chandilier used a wire basket upside-down from hobby lobby and s hooks to hang.

Janey Thiel · Answer

Go to a Habitat Restore. They have hundreds of light covers to be recycled. You will need to measure the width of the opening to get the correct size.

B. Enne · Answer

Bathroom vanity glass light shades are often interchangeable with ceiling fan lights...If you know whether it can handle the weight.

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Ceiling-Fans-Ceiling-Fans-Accessories-Ceiling-Fan-Parts-Light-Covers/N-5yc1vZbvny

B. Enne · Answer

Other ideas...

https://www.google.ca/search?q=diy+ceiling+fan+light+covers&espv=2&biw=877&bih=392&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjb7I-r4PXRAhWC0YMKHeEcBeEQ_AUIBigB&dpr=2.19

Sandra Hohenwarter · Answer

Thank you B. Enne, many idea's to be found, great site.

Sandra Hohenwarter · Answer

Thank you for all the replies, now to get started.

Faith Rosborough · Answer

How about a clip on lampshade turned upside down?

Meburke · Answer

be very careful not your get an electrical SHOCK, these home grown ideas are great! Safety FIRST. TURN OFF CEILING FAN POWER @ breaker box... then,decorate experiment ,enjoy..I too love the industrial cage look @Menards they sell the dishes inele trical dept,yellow plastic,Ispray painted them black no worry of SHOCK, not made of metal,not touching metal... I have even seen hanging Summer flower baskets used ,to cover bulb..

How do I make a ceiling fan light cover?

Ceiling fan make over.

Upgraded Ceiling Fan Light Covers

Suggested Project Book

11 Awesome Projects To Fake Your Way To The Perfect Home

How do I make a ceiling fan light cover?

Ceiling fan make over.

Upgraded Ceiling Fan Light Covers

Suggested Project Book

Related Discussions