Hi! There are a couple of different ways to go about it. If there is wiring in place, with the power off, you can switch out one fixture for another. If there is no wiring there you might consider a plug in light that you can hang.
I like the drum shades, and I've made quite a few for clients, I just go to the thrift store and look for an old beat up shade for the wire rims.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOWtuYshVb0
Are you wanting to have a light fixture on the ceiling where there already are electrical connections, or where there is presently no wiring installed in the ceiling?
If the latter, then the only option is to have a swag style fixture that plugs into the nearest electrical power outlet via a long cord.
It’s not clear to me if you actually want to do wiring & build entire fixtures from scratch or what, sorry.
Please get a pro involved if you’re dealing with live electrical wiring and not just painting or putting a different globe on an existing UL Listed light fixture.
If you want to do something like make a fabric or paper globe or something that has the potential to get hot because of the lightbulb’s emitting heat, think about how to mitigate that fire hazard.
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What are you looking for? Pendants? Flush mount?
Here's a link with lots of ideas to get you started:
https://bigdiyideas.com/40-diy-chandelier-ceiling-light-fixture-ideas/
Hi! There are a couple of different ways to go about it. If there is wiring in place, with the power off, you can switch out one fixture for another. If there is no wiring there you might consider a plug in light that you can hang.
Here's a link to what I mean. Hope it helps:
SEEBLEN Plug in Pendant Light Gold Hanging Light Fixture with 15 Ft Plug in Cord On/Off Switch Vintage Metal Cage Pendant Light Fixtures https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7HSYYN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VF2pEb1X195RP
I just ordered a pair after viewing them online. I went to amazon.com
Here's some ideas
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=diy%20ceiling%20lights
Here's a post that might help - https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/16-brilliant-lighting-ideas-you-can-diy-on-a-dime-51001
I like the drum shades, and I've made quite a few for clients, I just go to the thrift store and look for an old beat up shade for the wire rims.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOWtuYshVb0
Are you wanting to have a light fixture on the ceiling where there already are electrical connections, or where there is presently no wiring installed in the ceiling?
If the latter, then the only option is to have a swag style fixture that plugs into the nearest electrical power outlet via a long cord.
Here are some fun ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igxpYEzWvxI&list=PLNN-KejijvbDkVQxaC8ZBt7c5ykcDYwyG
It’s not clear to me if you actually want to do wiring & build entire fixtures from scratch or what, sorry.
Please get a pro involved if you’re dealing with live electrical wiring and not just painting or putting a different globe on an existing UL Listed light fixture.
If you want to do something like make a fabric or paper globe or something that has the potential to get hot because of the lightbulb’s emitting heat, think about how to mitigate that fire hazard.
Here you go with some ideas https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/16-brilliant-lighting-ideas-you-can-diy-on-a-dime-51001
check out this idea: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/walls/hallway-makeover-pallet-ceiling-lights-and-stripes-37454097
Hallway Makeover- Pallet Ceiling, Lights and Stripes!