Making light fixtures from pipe scraps with our own hands

To make a lamp from PVC pipes or metal elements is much easier than it seems at first glance. It is possible to assemble a modern, stylish model in a couple of hours. For this purpose, improvised materials are used: everything you need can be bought in almost any store. Accessories are inexpensive and self-made lamp will cost at times or even tens of times cheaper than the ready-made version.

The simplest version of plastic pipes for dacha.

Features of working with PVC pipes

Plastic elements have a low price, you can find them in all plumbing stores and buy the right amount. But in order to assemble a product with quality light that meets all safety standards, it is necessary to remember a few simple tips:

1. When choosing a material, take into account its size and the properties of plastic. If you have to bend the elements, the pipes must be well amenable to heating and molding.
   PVC elements are often welded together with a special soldering iron.
2. Plastic is afraid of high temperatures and can melt if overheated, so it is important to choose safe lamps for use in homemade lamps. Best of all LED or fluorescent types, because they get much less heat when they work.
3. When using sockets and connectors, select all parts with the same diameter and the same thread pitch.

You can combine metal and plastic parts in one product.

Making a wall lamp from flexible metal plastic

Basically, this type of pipe is used for plumbing.

If after the installation of plumbing, underfloor heating or heating, there are pieces of metal-plastic pipe left over, you can use it to create a wall sconce. This is done as follows:

1. 3 or more sources of light are used, sockets for the lamps are selected, it is better if they are small in size. You also need pipes 25 to 50 cm long, wires and a base made of a sawn tree or a piece of plywood.
2. On the base are drilled holes for the tubes, which can be fixed with glue, and then the wires are pulled through. For convenient mounting of the cartridges, you can cut small elements from plywood or simply glue them on sealant, preconnecting the cable.
3. After installing the lamps, add lamps of suitable size from any improvised materials, so that the light is directed to the right place.

The position of the lamps is easy to adjust due to the flexibility of metal plastic.

How to make a table lamp out of sleeves

If you have on hand a lot of sleeves from water pipes, you can make a stylish lamp. You may also need small scraps of pipe and other fittings to make the equipment more convenient and attractive. Assemble it this way:

1. Think through the design of the product based on the parts you have on hand. The easiest way is to make a sketch with approximate dimensions.
2. Prepare all the necessary elements, usually you need to pick up pieces of pipe and thread them. You will also need a wire, a socket and a lamp, or you can use LEDs.
3. Assembly is done according to the scheme, it is important to lay the wire in advance where it is needed, so that you do not disassemble the lamp later. For the plafond you can pick up a suitable part or use a sleeve of large diameter, which will fit the selected light source.

Stylish option of metal sleeves.

Luminaire from water pipes with your own hands

It can be a lamp from plastic pipes or the product of metal elements, it all depends on the material that is at hand. And you can use both water and sewer options. Here the work can be carried out in different ways:

1. First, a sketch of the future product is made. You can build a table, wall or floor version, it is easy to find examples on the network and make your own model based on them. If pipes of different diameters will be used (for example, 40 and 60 mm), calculate the number of adapters that will be needed.
2. The assembly should begin with the base, immediately stretched a wire with a suitable cross section and put a plug for power. When connecting plastic elements without threads, it is best to moisten the seals in advance with liquid soap, then the fittings are easier to put on, and the rubber elements are not damaged.
3. Fittings are usually fixed either with sealant or with small self-tapping screws screwed directly through the plastic. When using metal pipes, it is worth tightening the connections with a wrench, so that they do not loosen over time.

Chandelier made of sewer pipes in the form of a tree branch.

[tds_council]Flexible multi-conductor copper cable is great for connecting the sockets and plugs.[/tds_council]

Steampunk pipe light fixture

This can be a lamp made of profile pipes or plumbing options. More often metal elements are used, and for decor anything is suitable: gauges, gears, valves, chains and other parts from the mechanisms. Also, aged or burnt wood will fit into the style. The process of assembling looks like this:

1. The design of the product is thought out. In this case, the wiring can pass both inside and outside, if this option looks better. If necessary, a decorative coating is applied to the surface, imitating rust or giving an aged look.
2. You can combine shiny and old parts, the contrast looks good. When assembling, consider the nature of the use, so that the direction of light and the size of the luminaire provide a convenient application.
3. If you need directional light, select a plafond in the appropriate style. Or you can make a decorative frame from wire or strips of metal.

Table lamp in steampunk style.

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How to make a suspended chandelier out of pipes

Chandelier From pipes - a great solution for many modern interiors, which is not difficult to assemble on their own. Both metal and plastic parts are used for the work, the instructions are as follows:

1. Calculate the necessary power of the equipment, determine the suitable characteristics of the lamps and their number. It is important to select sources with diffused light or pick up plafonds in advance, so as not to create discomfort for vision.
2. The design of the chandelier is being thought through, there are many options, the main thing is to pick connectors of a suitable configuration and cut pipes to size.
3. To hang from the ceiling is not bad to use a chain, through which the cable is pulled. Its size is selected according to the weight of the construction, it is important to ensure a safe attachment.
4. If a loft style chandelier is being made, you can use tubes and other parts made of brass, as this material fits well with the style. The brass in this case can be coated with varnish to give a shine, or you can leave it as is.

Video about simple making a fixture in Loft style.

[tds_note]You can use unusual lamps to make the chandelier more original.[/tds_note]

Original tube chandelier.

Procedure for making an LED lamp out of tubes

In this case, the lamp can be made in different ways, it all depends on the purpose of use and materials. The main options are as follows:

1. If you have on hand a transparent pipe made of acrylic or other material, inside it you can lay LED strip and use the device as an independent lamp or lamp in a chandelier. The main thing is to securely fix tape and connect it correctly.
   LED strip can be placed in the transparent tube.
2. The second solution is to cut the pipe lengthwise and glue the LEDs inside. To improve the reflective properties, you can paint the inner surface white or silver. Another solution is to glue foil, then the reflector will be almost as effective as in standard lights.
3. The third option is to use a small diameter polypropylene pipe as the basis for winding the LED strip. It is attached in a spiral and covers the entire surface. Such a lamp will suit those who have ready-made fixtures, but no light sources for them.

How to make an industrial style street lamp

If you need to assemble a lamp for outdoor use, it is worth following a few recommendations:

1. Use metal tubing and fixtures, and treat all threaded connections with a special compound to protect against water ingress and allow for easy disassembly if needed.
2. You can also weld the elements together, it is suitable if you use a profile to create a frame. In this case, if the metal is located in the open air, it must be treated to protect against corrosion.
3. For the lamps, select elements that match the style or make them yourself. Use frosted glass or translucent plastic as a diffuser.

You can make small wall lights to illuminate the facade, they look stylish.

Making a floor lamp out of pipes

Floor lamp from pipes is another interesting solution, which can be implemented independently. In this case, you need to think in advance about the color and stylistics of execution, depending on the setting. The work is carried out as follows:

1. Assembles the base, which will ensure the stability of the floor lamp, The height depends on the size and number of pipes used, they can be attached both straight and with bends.
2. It is best to buy a ready-made plafond or make it from a wire frame and fabric, of which the element is sewn to the right size. But you can also use improvised materials - wooden bars, metal containers, colored polycarbonate, etc.

Wooden plafond for a floor lamp.

The floor lamp can also be made with interchangeable plafonds to change its appearance if desired.

Video: Cool DIYs from polycarbonate clear tubes.

What problems arise in the manufacturing process

Many difficulties can arise in the implementation of the project, the most common are such:

1. Different threads on the fittings or a mismatch in their diameter.
2. The instability of the design when the base is small.
3. Difficulty in fixing cartridges on thin pipes.
4. Strong heating of the lamp in plastic structures.
5. Poor-quality insulation of the connection of wires.

Master class: Divine lamp from ventilation tubes.

It is easy to assemble a pipe craft if you have the right materials at hand. The main thing is to observe safety standards and reliably insulate the wiring to prevent short circuits. It is important to find a suitable model and choose the lamps of optimum power.