24 DIY Lighting Crafts
From DIY Dino Lighting to DIY Ink Lights:
Meghan Young — Nov 14, 2009 — Art & Design
Perhaps you’re still a little strapped for cash and so you’re looking for some useful crafts to keep you busy while saving you that precious money—especially considering that those purse strings are going to be a little looser since the giving season is just around the corner. Here are some DIY Lighting crafts that will not only light up the darkness in your life, but may also be a cool gift to give for Christmas.
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Low-Budget Lighting
DIY Sparkle Balls Take Plastic Cups and Xmas Lights to the Disco
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Recycled Toy Lighting
DIY Doll Chandeliers
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Ping Pong Lighting
DIY Budget Home Decor
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Fake Ice Cube Lamps
DIY Block Light Bricks
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DIY Glow Dining
Evil Mad Scientist Shows You How to Brighten Up Your Table With LEDs
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DIY Plastic Bottle Lights
Petz Scholtus Turns An Old Jug Into a Bidon Lamp
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Wrapping Yourself in Lights
DIY Christmas Strand Greeting Cards
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DIY Glowing Watches
LED Pocket Watch is Made From Family Heirloom
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DIY Bicycle Wheel LEDs
Persistence of Vision Displays for Rave-Worthy Mobile Light Shows
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Light-Up Business Cards
Sparkle Labs DIY Kit Illuminates Your Contact Info
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DIY Hardware Lamps
Georgiosi's Screw Lamp is a Retro Way to Reuse
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DIY Ink Lights
Used Printer Cartridges Creates Colourful Lamps
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DIY Neon Signs
VisoBoard Lets Your Business Stand Out
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DIY Dino Lighting
Think Geek Creates Mega Mesozoic Craft Lamps
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Personalized Neon Signs
DIY Marketing Tools
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Recycled Cup Lights
DIY Garbage Lamps
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DIY Mood Lighting
Johanna Hyrkas Creates Light Carpet With Rope Lights and Yarn
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DIY Fireballs
Hand-Held Fiery Fun for Pyromaniacs
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DIY Lighting
Trust In Design's Climbing Lamp Lets You Get Bright and Creative
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DIY Power Kits
Create Your Own Power With the Sparkle Labs Electronics Kit
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DIY Interactive Tables
Heat-Sensitive LEDs for Home Raves
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DIY Alien Abduction Lamps
Recession-Friendly Knock-Off Using Dollar Store Materials
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DIY Light-Sensitive Jack o' Lanterns
High-Tech Halloween Decor
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DIY Bat Signals
Call Upon Your Favorite Superhero with This Replica
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Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
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Self-Expressive Custom Rope Lights
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Daylight-Mimicking Floor Lamps
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Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators
The Linear Table Lamp Plays with Shadow and Light Effects
Campsite Illumination Accessories
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Recycled Material Pendant Lights
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Mixed Material Pendant Lights
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Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
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Nostalgic Light Installations
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Eight-in-One Camping Light Speakers
The CREN MC01 Light Speaker Has 25 Illumination Modes
Health-Focused Bedside Lamps
The Philips Hue Twilight Bedside Lamp Creates an Inviting Ambiance
Palm-Sized Outdoor Lanterns
The BioLite AlpenGlow Mini Prioritizes Compactness and Capability
Zen Workstation Illuminators
The 'Bonsai' Desk Lamp by Jang Lee Jun Has a Peaceful Form
Adaptable Campsite Illuminators
The BEYONDOP LED Camping Lantern Has a Three-in-One Design
Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps
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Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs
The Anywhere-Use Lamp is Slick and Extremely Versatile
Color-Matching Night Lights
The Angelcare Magical Dreams Lumicolor Bear Night is Interactive
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Faux Christmas Candle Kits
LEGO Unveils its Festive Christmas Table Decoration Set
Ambient Tabletop Gamer Lights
The Bowio Game Light Brightens Up Tabletops and More
LED-Infused Festival Fashion
Tinsel Arcade Offers Expressive Statement Clothing & Accessories
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Romantic Modern Lighting Sources
Graypants Designs the New Wick S Evening Light Source
Elegant Avian-Inspired Illuminators
The Flamingo Mini Light Features a Sleek Aesthetic
Artistic Shadow Play Illuminators
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Glow-in-the-Dark Nail Polishes
Sally Hansen's Insta-Dri Glow in the Dark is Limited for Halloween
Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias
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DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
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Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
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Versatile Camp-Ready Lighting Solutions
The Dometic GO Area Camp Light is Incredibly Practical
Cordless Cocktail Makers
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Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
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Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
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EV Headlight Flashlights
The Hyundai IONIQ Pixel Toy Flashlight Has a Vehicular Form
Fashionable Flicker-Free Desk Lights
The SHLIGHT LED Desk Lamp Has a Fully Adjustable Design
Halloween-Themed Alcohol Bottles
Bacardi's Limited Edition Bottle Will Light Up Your Night
Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs
Adam Tihany and Contardi Lighting Design the Air Light
Extending Illuminator Camping Lanterns
The 'Fezoom' Outdoor Camping Lantern Works in Multiple Ways
Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Soft Serve Lamp Lighting Design
Firefly-Inspired Lighting Series
Heath Ceramics Expands its Roster with a Lighting Collection
Thematic Large-Scale Light Installations
SPOOKY AT ILLUMI Offers a Unique Family Experience
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps
The Helix Lamp by Liam de la Bedoyere Has a Playful Construction
Perforated LED Table Lights
Filippo Membretti and Enrico Pellizzoni Design the LUME Light
Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators
The 'Flying Lamp' Has a Wavy, Contoured Construction
Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs
Ross Gardam Uses Dark Disks for This Stunning Design
Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps
Jihoon Shim Designs the Half Lamp Inspired by Origami
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Miniature Camping Flashlights
The HOTO Flashlight DUO is a Portable Design for Adventures
Flying Insects Light Traps
The STEM Flying Insects Light Trap is Safe and Pet-friendly
Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights
Fung + Bedford Creates the Sora Pendant Light for Frandsen
Telescoping Outdoor Lanterns
The Devos Outdoor LightRanger Offers 1,200-Lumens of Brightness
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Eco-Friendly Adventurer Headlamps
The Coleman PEAK1 Headlamp Supports Solar Charging
Subtle Smart Ceiling Lights
The Philips Hue Datura Ceiling Light Has a Minimalist Form
Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures
Anna Lomax Designs the All Lit Up! Christmas Tree Sculpture
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Artistic Tech-Charging Lamps
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Digital Holiday Light Apps
The 'Festivitas' App Puts Holiday Lights onto the Digital Desktop
Mushroom-Inspired Sleek Lamps
Danil Repko Designs the Bright Lunar Lamp Concept
Inflatable Colorful Lamps
Eva Ausmann Designs the Vibrant SQUEEZE Inflatable Lamp
Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps
Solenn Roch Designs the Wasaga Lamp with a Flared Look
Customizable Hexagonal Desk Lights
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Lighthouse-Inspired Portable Lamps
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Ethereal Oil Lamp Systems
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Instrument-Inspired Wall Lamps
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Custom Scent-Altering Lamps
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Moon-Inspired Lighting Designs
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Thematic Outdoor Lights Experiences
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Aquatic Flashlight Carrying Cases
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Ancient Rome-Inspired Lighting
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Light-Equipped Reading Lamps
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Bulbous Bag-Like Illuminators
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Nature-Inspired Lighting Series
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Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures
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Spooky Sparkly Nail Polishes
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Multifunctional Sleek Desk Lamps
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Soothing Wall-Mounted Illuminators
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Sleek Illuminating Runner Belts
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Sculptural Connected Floor Lamps
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Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights
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Wireless Lamp Renditions
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Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Holiday Puzzle Designs
JIGGY Holiday Puzzles are an Artful Activity
Brick Puzzle Chandeliers
DallasBricks Designs the Lightweight LEGO Antique Chandelier
Festive Light Painting Techniques
NASA Astronauts Creates Captivating Light Paintings
Levitating Dynamic Ring Lamps
Inovaxion Designs the Levitos Ring Lamp with Various Functions
3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections
Aleksandra Gaca Unveils the Coastal Breeze Collection
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions
The Banana Lamp by Gazzaladra Uses Precise 3D Scans
Dimmable Structural Table Lamps
Tala Designs the Mantle Lamp to Illuminate Dining Tables
Cork-Base Spinning Lamps
Pelin Özbalcı Designs the Multifunctional Cork sPINmemo Lamp
Bakery-Inspired Pendant Lights
The Croissant Pendant Light Come in Three Color Options
Structural Washi Paper Lamps
Isamu Noguchi Designs the Stylish Akari Lamps Using Paper
Vivid Video Conference Lights
This 'LitONES' Light Offers Reliably Professional Illumination
Solar System-Inspired Lighting Series
LFD Official Presents the COSMOOVAL Lamp Series
Playful DIY Incense Holders
The Creative Clay Incense Holders Kit by Tangerine is Whimsical
Playful 3D-Printed Lighting Designs
Emil Robbrecht Designs Vibrant Sustainable Lamps
Holiday Icon Inflatables
Gemmy Unveiled its Grinch Decor to Capture the Essence of Grinchmas
Colorful Geometric Desk Lamps
J Schatz Presents its New Range of Spot On Desk Lamps
Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps
The Fall Lamp Concept is Made to Keep Users Focused and Productive
Adaptable Aquatics-Friendly Flashlights
The DeepGlow GD11 is Ready for Diving and Outdoor Living
Gaming Icon Wall Lights
Razer Released an LED Wall Light of its Iconic 'Sneki Snek' Mascot
Light-Powered Racing Toys
Light’n Race Uses and Teaches Fundamental Physics Principles
Smart High-Lumen Light Bulbs
LIFX Introduces Two New Matter-Enabled Smart Lightbulbs
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The AUGE Minimalist Fusion Has a Three-in-One Design
Festive Display Contests
The Truly Keep It Light Holiday Edition Helps to Cover Utility Bills
Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights
Sujeet Kakad Designs the Nature Inspired Pendant Light
Human Physio-Themed Lamps
Taras Yoom Designs the Dif Lamp with Physiological Themes
Recycled Molecular Lighting
LightArt Unveils its Clear Coil Collection Made from Waste Materials
Disco Light-Replicating Illuminaries
Studio Élémentaires Creates the Flasher Light System
Outdoor Twisted Light Lanterns
iu Llong Designed the Twist Camping Lantern for Havnby
Integrated Headlight Strollers
The Munchkin Night Owl Has One-Touch Lights to Boost Visibility
Railway-Inspired Lighting Series
Novocastrian Designs the Insulator Lighting Collection
Portable Tilted Battery-Powered Lamps
The Lumio Ovo Lamp is a Lithium Polymer Battery Light
Medical Equipment-Inspired Lamps
Kairi Eguchi Designs the POND Lamp Inspired by the Pus Tray