Pretty Pendant Light From Coffee Filters

 

Photo courtesy of Nichole Loiacono Design, Parlourhomeblog.com

This handmade project seems intimidating — especially to those who aren’t naturally crafty — but in reality, it’s super easy and inexpensive to make. Inspired by interior designer Nichole Loiacono, this DIY lantern requires just a few materials, four simple steps and the result is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind light fixture that is sure to make any house guest go ”ooohh” and “ahhh”!

What you need:
Paper lantern - available in most dollar stores
Coffee Filters
Glue gun
Light cord - cord with a screw in light bulb socket at one end and a plug at the other end (preferably white) available at Hardware or DIY stores
Decorative  hook for ceiling, to drape cord over for hanging fixture.

How to do it:
1. First, scrunch up the coffee filter so that the bottom forms a pointed shape.
2. Place a small amount of hot glue on the bottom point of the coffee filter, and place on the lantern, holding it in place for a few seconds.
3. Continue the same process, covering the entire surface of the lantern. Put them fairly close together and don't let any of the Chinese lantern show through.
4. Once covered, screw a lightbulb to the cord and insert into the top opening of the lantern. Secure the cord within the wire holder at the top of the lantern, so that it hangs nicely in the centre.
And there you go: a pretty, glowing, blossom-like  fixture to admire and impress friends

Tip: Use a low heat emitting bulb, perhaps a spiral, energy saving bulb...or the heat may soften the glue.