This lampshade made of wood is the perfect decoration for your bedroom or the living room – and it’s so easy to make!
- Scissors
- Pen/pencil
- Jigsaw
- G-clamp
- Drill with 6 mm drill bit
- Template from you.co.za
- 1 x A0 print
- SupaWood 6 x 600 x 900 mm
- White spraypaint
- 2 cable ties (10 x 2,5 mm)
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Lavish-lighting_resized_lav1.jpg)
Step 1
Print out the template on A0-size paper. Cut the template out using scissors and trace it onto the SupaWood.
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Lavish-lighting_resized_lav2.jpg)
Step 2
Clamp the SupaWood down to your work surface and carefully cut out the shapes with the jigsaw.
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Lavish-lighting_resized_lav3.jpg)
Step 3
Use the 6 mm drill bit to drill four holes in each plate on the marks shown on the template.
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Lavish-lighting_resized_lav4.jpg)
Step 4
Slide the two shapes at a right angle into each other.
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Lavish-lighting_resized_lav5.jpg)
Step 5
Spraypaint the chandelier on all sides, with two coats.
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Lavish-lighting_resized_lav6.jpg)
Step 6
Slip the cable through the open space at the top of the chandelier and tighten with cable ties. Get a qualified electrician to connect the pendant to the ceiling.
![](https://blog.builders.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/web_content_GALLO-CONTENT_1_Done_Lavish-lighting_resized_lavdone.jpg)
Your DIY is complete
Now your DIY chandelier is complete and ready to light up your living area.
Credits
Referenced from Gallo images / YOU Magazine