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50 Lighting Project DIYs

From Plastic Cup Chandeliers to Illuminated Wall Displays

— February 12, 2015 — Art & Design
These lighting project DIYs range from plastic cup chandeliers to illuminated wall displays that are designed to resemble expensive marquis lights. Fans of crafty home decor will fall in love with the lighting project ideas on this list.

Instead of breaking the bank on expensive, designer lamps, make your own using recycled materials. While plastic cups, bottles and containers are a great way to create an artistic and inexpensive shade or chandelier, recycled bike parts and other metal pieces are an alternative to traditional lamp stands.

If you're a fan of marquis lights but can't afford one, make your own using inexpensive materials and LED inserts. Furthermore, paint bulbs or repurpose old Christmas lights when creating a custom lighting fixture that will add personality to your home.
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Hanging Bloom Lights
Hanging Bloom Lights
These Orchid String Lights Create a Romantic Atmosphere
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LED Bottle Lights
LED Bottle Lights
Bottle Cutting Inc.'s New Kit Turns Your Bottles into Beautiful Lighting
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48
Sporty Shuttlecock Lights
Sporty Shuttlecock Lights
These Sporty Patio Lights are Made from Upcycled Badminton Birdies
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47
DIY Gaming Shirts
DIY Gaming Shirts
You Can Create Your Own Tetris T-Shirt Thanks To Instructions From Marc Kerger
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46
Spooky Light-Up Decor
Spooky Light-Up Decor
These Halloween Ghost String Lights Will Scare Trick-Or-Treaters
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45
Spooky Skeletal Lighting
Spooky Skeletal Lighting
This X-Ray Lamp is a Creepy Accessory Perfect for Halloween
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44
DIY Bullet Christmas Lights
DIY Bullet Christmas Lights
Shotgun Christmas Lights Get Any Gun Owner into the Christmas Spirit
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43
Color-by-Number Lighting
Color-by-Number Lighting
The T 1895 Lamp by Bernardita Marambio is a DIY Project
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42
Juice Bottle Lamps
Juice Bottle Lamps
Sara Ebert Creates Home Decorations On the Cheap
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41
Drummer Home Decor
Drummer Home Decor
The Drum Light by 326 is a Sound-Activated Lamp
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40
Recycled Cartridge Chandeliers
Recycled Cartridge Chandeliers
The Upcycled Lowell and Louise Ink Cartridge Lamps
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39
Self-Stitched Light Fixtures
Self-Stitched Light Fixtures
The Koolah Lamps Combine Careful Crafting and DIY Assembly
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38
Starry Circuitry Projects
Starry Circuitry Projects
This DIY Paper Circuit Board Teaches Science and Astronomy
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37
Space Age Pumpkin Tutorials
Space Age Pumpkin Tutorials
The Celestial Pumpkin Carving is an Adorable Addition to Any Porch
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36
Illuminated DIY Wall Displays
Illuminated DIY Wall Displays
The A Beautiful Mess Happy Hour Marquee Lights Up Homes
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35
DIY Heart Marquee Lights
DIY Heart Marquee Lights
This 'Oh, Sweet Joy!' Craft is an Adorably Warm Decoration Item
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34
Banana Box Lights
Banana Box Lights
The Chiquita Chandelier
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33
DIY Outdoor Holiday Decor
DIY Outdoor Holiday Decor
The Christmas Tree Lantern Can Be Used Year-Round
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32
Pendant-Inspired Lighting
Pendant-Inspired Lighting
The Ruskii + Ruskii Twist Lamps by Enrico Zanolla are Extravagant
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31
Metallic Tangle Lamps
Metallic Tangle Lamps
This DIY Geometric Lampshade Has a Polished and Chic Manufactured Look
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30
DIY LEGO Lamps
DIY LEGO Lamps
Hideous Lampshade Made of Melted Melange of Toy Bricks
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29
Indoor Graffiti
Indoor Graffiti
Street Art Heads Indoors for an Edgy Design Touch
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Radiant Recycled Lighting
Radiant Recycled Lighting
The Steampunk Table Lamp is Made From an Old Sewing Machine
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27
Measuring Stick Lighting
Measuring Stick Lighting
The Upcycled Ruler Lamp is a Smart DIY Project
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Homemade Ampersand Lighting
Homemade Ampersand Lighting
The DIY Marquee Light is a Fun Vintage Industrial Project
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25
Feminine Flower-Infused Lighting
Feminine Flower-Infused Lighting
This DIY Floral Lampshade Will Bring Some Cheer to Your Room
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Recycled Bicycle Lighting
Recycled Bicycle Lighting
Michael Martins Turns Busted Bikes into Awesome Lights
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DIY Mood Lighting
DIY Mood Lighting
Johanna Hyrkas Creates Light Carpet With Rope Lights and Yarn
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DIY Flower Party Lights
DIY Flower Party Lights
The 'Oh Happy Day' Blog Makes Decorative Cupcake Liner Lighting
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Paper Cup Lamps
Paper Cup Lamps
Luis Luna's Statement Lighting From Disposable Cups
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Hula Hoop Lighting
Hula Hoop Lighting
Take a Spin With the Pi Table Lamp Collection
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Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
The DIY Christmas Fairy Lights Recycle Your Scraps of Holiday Wrap
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DIY Gradient Lighting
DIY Gradient Lighting
The Ombre Pendant Lamp Adds a Pretty Flair to Living Spaces
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DIY Hardware Lamps
DIY Hardware Lamps
Georgiosi's Screw Lamp is a Retro Way to Reuse
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Revamped Industrial Lights
Revamped Industrial Lights
The 2500 WATT Exhibit Showcases Art-Radiating Lamps
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15
Romantic Floral DIY Lighting
Romantic Floral DIY Lighting
These Rosebud Fairy Lights Are Charming and Easy to Make at Home
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DIY Plastic Bottle Lights
DIY Plastic Bottle Lights
Petz Scholtus Turns An Old Jug Into a Bidon Lamp
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13
DIY Strung Carton Lighting
DIY Strung Carton Lighting
Add a Romantic Glow to the Room with DIY Egg Carton Decor
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DIY Lace Lighting
DIY Lace Lighting
These Metallic Lights are Easily Made Using a Doily
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DIY Phosphorescent Light Bulbs
DIY Phosphorescent Light Bulbs
This Silicone Glow-in-the-Dark Light Bulb Needs No Electricity
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10
DIY Color Chip Lighting
DIY Color Chip Lighting
The Paint Swatch Chandelier Combines Crafty and Chic
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9
Handmade Illuminated Signs
Handmade Illuminated Signs
These 'Oh, Hello Friend' DIY Marquee Lights Will Prepare You for Fame
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DIY Paper Cup Lights
DIY Paper Cup Lights
This Totally Love It Garland is Cost-Effective and Chic
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Firefly-Mimicking Bottle Lamps
Firefly-Mimicking Bottle Lamps
These Handmade Bottle Lamps Are Filled with Firefly-Like Lights
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Ultra-modern DIY Lamps
Ultra-modern DIY Lamps
The Ds Kit 01 and 02 Take Under 10 Minutes to Assemble
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5
DIY Industrial Illuminators
DIY Industrial Illuminators
Create Your Own Beautiful Brass Chandelier with this Basic Tutorial
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DIY Globe Chandeliers
DIY Globe Chandeliers
The Inspireramera Pilates Ball Lamp Tutorial is Cleverly Cute
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DIY Origami Box Lights
DIY Origami Box Lights
Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights
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2
DIY Glass Chandeliers
DIY Glass Chandeliers
The Bubble Chandelier by Mint Love Social Club Offers Unique Lighting
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DIY Concrete Illuminators
DIY Concrete Illuminators
This Hanging Concrete Lamp Will Add an Industrial Appeal to any Room
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