Solar energy is used in the most different areas human activity. It would seem that we managed to get everything we could from the sun - heat, electricity, food, but human imagination is limitless, and you will once again see this when you look at this homemade product.
So what we need:
- regular;
- metal slates for the roof;
- purified water;
- sandpaper;
- silicone sealant;
- chlorine
Cut a 9-10 inch piece of metal roofing.
On the remaining 2 mm we make cuts and twist them upward.
Take sandpaper or a wire brush and make scratches on the middle part of the bottle so that the glue is better saturated and fixes it.
We glue the bottle and apply silicone sealant so that the structure is completely sealed and does not leak.
Take the workpiece and pour about 10 ml of chlorine into it.
Fill the rest with purified water.
The light bulb is actually ready. All that remains is to install it. And it is installed directly on the roof. To do this, we make a hole in the roof along the diameter of the bottle. Next, all that remains is to apply glue to the roof of the room that needs to be illuminated and install the bottle - light bulb in place, that is, push it through the hole in the roof and fix everything with glue.
For better fixation, you can drill several holes on the iron part of the light bulb and screw it to the main roof of the building with screws. Again, do not forget about the need to use sealant so that our roof does not suddenly start leaking in rainy weather.
Finally, we need to take care of the safety of the cover of our light bulb, which can crack under direct sunlight. To avoid this, we put a larger diameter plastic stopper on the bottle cap and cover everything with sealant.
Lamps made with your own hands have many advantages. They are cheap, or rather, almost for nothing, they look original, and you can choose the design to your liking. In addition, the process of creation itself captivates beautiful chandelier or table lamp. We will provide you with photo examples for inspiration.
We wrote about what glass bottles you can make a fence for a flower bed and even build the walls of a house. Empty wine bottles and containers for other types of alcohol are good for more than just this. Lamps made from them turn out to be very attractive.
The simplest option for creating such a decorative lighting device is to use LED strips and garlands placed inside the bottle. Of course, many will think that the decor will turn out to be too New Year’s, but this is not so. It all depends on how exactly you decorate the bottle itself.
Important! Working with glass bottles requires care, given that you will need to drill a hole or cut off the bottom to make the lamp.
If you decide to make a chandelier out of bottles, you can use an old lamp as a basis. Or just hang the bottles, for example, on a beautiful wooden block. There are options for using both identical bottles and completely different ones, on wires of different lengths - the field for experimentation is very wide.
Glass bottles are also used to create table lamps. In this case, the decor inside the bottle-stand for the lampshade can be changed depending on the mood - in the summer, for example, shells, in the winter - Christmas tree tinsel.
Lamps made from bottles are also suitable for outdoor use. True, in this case they often take plastic containers.
And if you absolutely don’t want to deal with electricity, you can turn ordinary bottles into beautiful candlesticks.
Are you looking for a new idea? For all the DIY lovers, we have prepared a wonderful selection of 27 ideas for making lamps and chandeliers from bottles that will add a unique touch to the interior of your home. If you are going to buy a lamp from a store, think twice before spending your money. We tend to spend more than we can afford, so get creative and make things with your own hands. The results will be priceless! Why buy a new lamp when you can make your own? And there are so many different ideas that will fit harmoniously into the interior. Today we suggest using empty bottles to make lamps and chandeliers.
Enjoy this selection and try to replicate some of these examples.
Unique bottle lamp decor ideas
Each glass bottle has something elegant and unique. Some of them attract attention with their shape, color or size. And they can become an element of home decor as a lamp. Take a look at the following examples and choose the best one for yourself.
The idea of a bottle filled with corks
Chandelier made from hanging bottles
Chandeliers are fascinating in themselves, but it is their uniqueness that attracts attention. Therefore we are confident that these are original hanging chandeliers will be noticed by everyone who crosses the threshold of your home.
Wine bottle lantern
Wine bottle lamp ideas
From a bottle of Crown Royal whiskey
Rum bottle lamp idea
From a whiskey bottle
There's a pair for all whiskey lovers cool ideas. Boys will definitely like these lamps.
Industrial style lamps
Original lamp with a cowboy
Beer bottle lamp
Wine Bottle Decoration Ideas
Brazilian mechanic Alfredo Moser, who in 2002 invented simple design light well from a plastic water bottle, is proud that he did not patent his invention. Thanks to Moser, such homemade lights are now used in hundreds of thousands of homes in Tanzania, Bangladesh, Fiji, Argentina, India and poor countries around the world where people live in closets without windows or electricity.
The idea is extremely simple. A hole is drilled in the roof into which a 2-liter plastic bottle filled with water is hermetically inserted. Thanks to the refraction of rays in water, the bottle effectively diffuses light indoors. 
Measurements have shown that one two-liter bottle produces a luminous flux similar to a 40-60-watt incandescent lamp.
If you fill the joint with the roof with hardening silicone sealant, then even during heavy rain not a drop will leak, Moser assures.
Unlike the enterprising Edison, the Brazilian inventor did not earn a cent from his “light bulb.” He still lives in a simple house and drives a car made in 1974. But he has something to be proud of: light wells of this type are already being installed en masse in at least 15 countries around the world. Although it is unlikely that the author himself could have imagined such popularity of the simple proposed design, the fact remains. According to the director of the MyShelter Foundation in the Philippines, back to top next year plastic water bottles will light up the homes of about a million people: “Alfredo Moser changed the lives of a huge number of people, I think forever,” he says.
Decorating a home is a complex and responsible task that you can handle on your own. The peculiarity is that some interior items can be created with your own hands. Thus, lamps are integral interior items that are used to illuminate the room as a whole or a separate area. The store offers a wide range of such products. But there are master classes on how to make a lamp with your own hands from a bottle. And now we will show them to you! :)
How to make a chandelier (master class!)
The main lighting fixture of the house is the chandelier. You can make it from an ordinary glass bottle. The main thing is that it will be exclusive.
To create such beauty you will need:
- bottles (size and quantity depends on the preferences of the owners);
- protective equipment (goggles, mask and gloves);
- glass cutter and sandpaper;
- screwdriver and wire.
Having the necessary tools and materials at hand, you can begin the actual production of the chandelier:
1. Soak the bottle in water. This will make it easy to remove labels and debris. After cleaning, the container must be thoroughly dried.
We wash bottles and remove labels
2. Make a bottle cut. The glass cutter is installed at the required level. Cutting is carried out slowly, which will allow you to get an even cut line. When working with a cutter, you must wear protective clothing only. If you don't have it at hand the necessary tool, then cutting a glass bottle is easily done with thread. The video below clearly demonstrates this.
We cut the bottle
3. Now the bottle is placed under the tap. Turn on the hot water and keep the workpiece under it. hot water alternate with cold. As a result of sudden temperature changes, the unnecessary piece will fall off exactly along the cut line.
Processing glass under water
4. The cut area is being processed sandpaper. The cut should be even and smooth.
Sand the edges with sandpaper
5. Use a screwdriver to disassemble the lamp. The wire must be carefully pulled out and passed through the neck, put the lamp back together and check its operation.
We stretch the wire through the bottle
6. All that remains is to decorate the lighting fixture. For this, ordinary wire is used. Starting from the neck, we wrap it around the bottle. Any material is used for this. This can be regular black or colored wire.
Decorating the bottle
The chandelier pendant is ready. All that remains is to install it. If desired, the product can be painted and given any design. The main thing is that it blends organically with the interior of the room.
Chandelier made from glass bottles is ready
A good solution would be to use glass stone. It should be taken into account that the light transmittance of the product will decrease slightly. Stones of various shades are used for decoration. You can combine several shades. The main thing is that the lamp looks organic.
Bottle decor with glass stones
The stones are attached to the glass using glue. The lamp can only be used after it has completely dried. This will take no more than a day. Complete drying of the glue will ensure reliable adhesion of the stone to the surface. It is better to use an adhesive composition that can withstand temperature changes.
Video: how to cut a glass bottle with thread
Table lamp (master class!)
A glass bottle will be an ideal material for creating a table lamp for the bedroom or living room.
For this you will need:
- a bottle of appropriate shape and size;
- diamond drill;
- shade;
- screwdriver;
- Remedies;
- old towel;
- patch;
- Wire with cartridge.
Making a lamp from a bottle with your own hands is carried out in the following sequence:
- Mark a hole on the workpiece through which the wire will pass. Apply adhesive tape to the mark.
- Place the bottle on an old towel and drill a hole for the wire. Drilling is carried out using a diamond drill. The work is carried out in protective equipment.
- Soak the finished bottle in water and remove all stickers and dirt.
- A wire is passed through the hole and pulled to the neck. At the output it is connected to the cartridge.
- Secure the socket and lampshade to the neck.
Work process
Homemade desk lamp from a glass bottle is ready. All that remains is to check it in action. If desired, the product can be decorated and embellished. For this they use various technologies and materials. An original solution glass stones will become, especially if a glass chandelier made using the previous master class is installed in the room.
Now you know how to make a lamp from a bottle. Most often, wine bottles are used to make such devices. They have different sizes and shapes. This allows you to build an exclusive item that will decorate the room.
Video: how to make a hole in a glass bottle
Plastic lamp (MK)
Plastic bottles are also widely used to make lamps. The peculiarity of this product is its ease of fastening and lightness. Make such a lamp from plastic bottles simply with your own hands. Today, there are several technologies that are used to create original lighting devices. Let's start with a simple method.
To make a lamp you will need:
- 5 liter plastic bottle;
- stationery knife;
- glue;
- disposable spoons.
Manufacturing process:
1. Using a knife, cut off the bottom. The cut should be smooth. This will make decorating easier in the future.
Cutting off the bottom of the bottle
2. Handles are cut off spoons. Using glue, the convex parts are glued to the workpiece. You need to start from the neck. Each subsequent row should overlap somewhat with the previous one.
Glue the convex parts of the spoons to the bottle
3. The neck closes a ring of spoons or for this purpose you can use parts from an old chandelier.
You can use parts from an old chandelier
The lamp is ready
There are other options for making a lamp from bottles with your own hands. Bottle bottoms would be a good option. They look like 5-leaf flowers. The blanks are fastened together with nylon thread or rope. For this, bottles of various colors are used. The main thing is that the product looks organic and fits easily into the interior of the room.
Bottle bottoms as lamp decor
Plastic bottles can be used to make shades for table and floor lamps. Using a stationery knife, the bottoms are cut off and fastened together with nylon thread. The result should be a ball with a hole for the cartridge. Finally, the joints are carefully sealed with silicone. This will close all the cracks. Lampshades are made in various shades. This will allow you to create a lighting device and decorate your home with it.
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