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You don’t have to spend a fortune to change the lighting in your home. It is easy to make DIY light fixtures from inexpensive materials. You can make pendant lights from books, chandeliers from old globes, and hanging lights from wood beads or metal cans. The materials required for these projects can amount to less than $5 each and a few hours of free time.<\/p>\n

Make a pendant light out of a book<\/h2>\n

There are many ways to make a pendant light out of a book. You can use an atlas or fortune teller book or even just plain white printer paper. The effect is beautiful and the light spreads throughout the pages. This DIY project is very simple and is a fun project for children’s rooms.<\/p>\n

Make a chandelier out of an old globe<\/h2>\n

An old globe can become a beautiful pendant light. To make one, follow Kristi Linauer’s step-by-step instructions. The globe costs $30 and the process includes spray painting it, cutting holes in it, and screwing in a light bulb.<\/p>\n

Make a hanging light out of a wood bead<\/h2>\n

Making a hanging light from a wood bead can be done easily with very few materials. You can use leftover wood beads and colorful yarn. The amount of beads you need is 500. You will also need three strings of 16 inches each. Make sure to alternate the size of each string. When you finish stringing, you should have a chandelier with an 18-inch tail.<\/p>\n

Make a chandelier out of a metal can<\/h2>\n

This is a very simple project. If you’re familiar with chandeliers, you probably recognize the central wheel, but you can easily customize this to suit your style. You can also build a rectangular version for above a kitchen island or table. You can get creative and make the fixture look as if it was handmade.<\/p>\n

Make a chandelier out of a wood bead<\/h2>\n

If you want to make a chandelier, you can make a wood bead chandelier. It will be smaller than a traditional chandelier and is best for smaller rooms. Its natural wood toned beads and long tassel will make it ideal for the dining room or bedroom.<\/p>\n

Make a hanging light out of a metal can<\/h2>\n

You can make a hanging light out of a metal canned. You can purchase kits that contain three sockets and a black wire and thread them through the can. You can also use a frozen can.<\/p>\n

Make a pendant light out of a wood bead<\/h2>\n

If you’re a DIY enthusiast and looking for a new way to decorate your home, consider making a pendant light out of a wood-bead pendant. These handmade lights look like beautiful jewelry with large bulbs and add a tribal vibe to any room. They’re made from FSC-certified wood and turned on a lathe by hand. Make sure to purchase dimmable LED bulbs to keep your pendant light from getting too bright.<\/p>\n

Make a pendant light out of a metal can<\/h2>\n

There are a number of ways to make a pendant light from a metal can. The process is easy and inexpensive, and it doesn’t require any special tools. The material you use to make your pendant light will include a metal can and a plastic sheet. To make it more decorative, you can cut the bottom part off the metal sheet to make it look like a pendant.<\/p>\n