DIY and Crafts — light fixture

A few weeks ago I shared a neon pink and orange fringe pendant light that I made using my Glowforge laser cutter. At that time I told you guys how many more ideas I had for light fixtures using the Glowforge. Well today’s the day I’m sharing one more DIY light fixture! This DIY yarn hanging pendant light combines my favorite elements of wall weavings and fiber art.  It is an amazing statement pendant light perfect for any space. Just look at the braided roving and chunky yarn hanging from the natural wood box. And that mint and gold pendant light – it’s just...

Okay, I guess it is official. I am obsessed with creating my own light fixtures! When you have an already strung light kit, it is so easy to swap out the pendant piece to make a completly new and different looking fixture in an afternoon. And if you have a Glowforge, it’s even easier, because it makes the woodworking part a breeze. Today I wanted to share this DIY half circle pendant light that I made from laser cut MDF wood. After laser cutting the wood and adding paint and a little wood glue, I had a charming new plug...

I have been so excited about my newest light fixture DIY. This DIY faux woven yarn pendant light fixture takes the ever popular wall weavings and turns them into something functional. A pendant light! But not only is it covered with all the textural yarn, it can actually be made without any actual weaving! Yes! You heard that right. This fixture is made from my favorite faux weaving technique of using braided yarn, tassels, and roving to create all the fun patterns and texture of a traditional wall weaving but with half the work! Isn’t it gorgeous?! Just look at...