Imagine lying in bed, looking up at the ceiling and feeling as if you are outside. That is exactly what you can do with this amazing DIY chandelier that makes it look as if there are trees surrounding you while you sleep.
You could buy a chandelier like this, but it would set you back more than $4,000. Why in the world would you pay that much for something that you can easily make yourself? And, you only need white paint, a few branches and some LED lights to pull it all together.
Keep in mind that the larger the light source, the less defined your branches are going to look. The best way, if you want to really look like you have shadows of the forest on your ceiling, is to use many smaller light sources and small LED lights are perfect for this.
If you begin with your light source so that you can gauge the shadows, you can then move your twigs in and out to see where they are best set. This is a crucial step if you want sharp shadows so create the light source first and then add the branches. Use sample twigs to get an idea of where they should go and then you will know where to place them when you actually put the chandelier together and begin painting.
The basis of the chandelier is to attach branches (that you have painted white or whatever other color you prefer) to a sphere – note that using a ring will not give you the same effect – and then adding your light source to light them up and cause the shadows on the ceiling.
This is such a beautiful, unique and rustic way to light any room and it’s particularly great because you can DIY it and that’s our favorite way to go.
Video (Instructions Man vs Pin) Below – But remember the light source is everything, LED lights will work wonders and play with branch/light distance to achieve perfection. Share your results just contact us and I’ll add your project photos to this post!
Check out the concept creator’s video featuring his stunning work:
Coralia says
I adore this marvelous idea, I really admire people so creative, because God give this beautiful give, to many people, but not everybody know how to use this.
Love a lot ?
Really congrat at the Genius
Coralia
nancy says
i think it has someting to do with your base. maybe start out with a plain sphere
Dmitry says
You should have used a bigger diameter sphere
Sanorah says
Larger branches..
ANNa says
Yes, thicker internal branches and larger sphere. Maybe use the frame of one of those cheap Chinese lantern type ball lampshades (the metal ones not wooden) and see about some bigger branches up to an inch think. If you can flame retard it then hazel or something would be great, nice and bendy. Dunno about plastic
Vicky says
Do the branches need to be flame retarded? Seems that paper lanterns are reasonably safe. An alternative might be to use that type of modelling clay that dries hard without firing to fashion the thicker branches into the right shape. You can use wire and work the clay around it. With a bit of skill you might be able to work the thin plastic “branches” into them while still soft? Haven’t tried this yet though. It may also work to get some wire and fashion your own sphere.
Michel says
You made a great work with a fomidable ingenuity!
Looking at your work, I would suggest these improvements to your work :
– larger branches closer to the light source;
– a much less powerfull source of light;
– not a ball of twine for the base, cause it cast unwanted shadows. Maybe a sphere with steel wires that you twist a bit to eliminates strait shadows.
But again, it’s a very interesting vidéo you made, thanks!
Chris says
Could some one make me one please. I’m an older lady and i live alone. I’m useless at such things, but i would really love one of them,. Thanks.
Elle says
Chris,
Your post is pretty dated..so I was wondering if anyone has helped make you one yet?I
Elleelle
Aleeya says
This is a great project. I think yours turned out well. I was looking at the original where you got the idea and it looks like there’s more tree looking pieces and they seemed closer to the bulb. Maybe if you tried this with more pieces of “tree” on a smaller frame it might cast more defined shadows. I don’t know. I still think yours looked great. I might try this.
Gary says
Is it possible to buy one of these? And where from?
Thanks