There aren't a lot of things more satisfying than look up at your gorgeous original light fixture and knowing that you made it yourself. Need some inspiration for your next project? Check out a great resource for 25 DIY lamp ideas after the jump.
Inspiration for a great light fixture can come from almost anywhere but my favorites are always those than come from repurposed materials. This list put together by the folks at Blue Velvet Chair features everything from coffee filters to old tea cups to mason jars to hangers.
- Read More: Find the complete list at Blue Velvet Chair
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OK, the lamps made w/hangers and the cake tin are brilliant.
these are really fantastic
I'm surprised at how attractive the bulbs in the wire basket are.
I need to click throught to the post and then click through to some other website to see these? Or will there be yet another series of click-throughs to get to the actual content that is being promised.
What cheap, nasty bullshit.
Thanks, Re-Nest team, for the feature. Glad you liked the collection!
Michael @Blue Velvet Chair