You can decorate the interior with different decorative elements, using many materials. At the same time, it is not necessary to have rich experience, just take an interest in the topic and start practicing. One of the options for jewelry can be a lamp made of isolon, which you can learn more about in order to understand how to create something from it with your own hands.
Description
Isolon is the building material that is most often used for insulation. Most know it as polyethylene foam. Non-crosslinked material is not processed, while it has increased strength and is offered at an affordable price. Cross-linked is a modified kind of canvas that has excellent performance, but is more expensive. Such material can be found in the form of rolls or small sheets. As for the thickness, it varies from 0.2 mm to 1 cm. But if you use Isolon for decoration, a thin canvas will work best. It is often offered in white, but foil options come in different shades.
Isolon table lamps are quite popular among needlework lovers. Such products have a soft structure, it is pleasant to work with the material, it is easily cut with ordinary scissors. A big advantage is resistance to high temperature and fire, so it is precisely his choice to make table lamps. Elements of the material are easily connected to each other by heating or with a glue gun. Isolon is elastic, but is able to maintain shape, even if stretched.
A lamp made of such material can be coated with paints, since he will not absorb them. Thus, the isolon product will be an excellent solution for decorating any room.
The lamp can be of any shape that is suitable for interior design.
Which are there?
A lamp made of polyethylene foam can be presented in different versions. If she will stand on the table, it can be made in the form of a bouquet. The choice of colors in this regard is quite wide. Often, masters choose calla lilies, since they are large and voluminous, moreover, any beginner will be able to cope with the manufacture of such a composition. It can also be roses, daisies, lilies and other favorite flowers.
You can choose any size of the structure, it all depends on the amount of isolon. A flower of such material can be placed on the ceiling, make a floor lamp or a small sconce, just stock up on blanks and take tools, and then follow the step-by-step instructions. Flowers in an Isolon pot that will glow will be a great addition to the interior.
Where to put?
DIY products can be used anywhere. Lamps are an integral part of any room, so they can be put in the kitchen, in the bedroom, on the table in the office and even in the hallway. This design will give the interior tenderness and beauty.
Step-by-step master class
Even if you have never taken for something like that, but there is a desire to create something original with your own hands, an isolon lamp will be a good choice. Everyone can do this, if you carefully prepare, take a little time and follow the instructions. This activity can be shared with friends, relatives and even children.
Materials and Tools
The lamp must have a base, so you will need plastic pipe with a diameter of 16 mm. It can be purchased at any hardware store. Also available should be cartridge with ring, suitable LED lamp and adapter sleeve. The latter should correspond to the size of the base used. Of course, to connect to the network, you will need a wire of the length that you yourself determine, a switch and a plug.
To connect the elements you need glue gun and hair dryer. In any house there are ordinary scissors and stationery knife. As for the isolon, it is necessary to determine the amount of material needed for the lamp and purchase it in advance.
Sheets of 2 mm thickness are suitable for beginners, as it is easy to work with the material, it simply forms.
Manufacture
When everything you need is already collected, you can begin the process of creating the original lamp. You can start with roses, since it is a beautiful flower, it is easy for him to make petals from Isolon. The side of two sheets of material must be made round, for this scissors are suitable. The remaining sheets are cut out in the form of drops, this is easy to handle.
The next step is to prepare the cartridge. The ring is removed from it, the coupling is attached, for this it is better to use superglue. A wire is connected to the disassembled cartridge, the ends of which will need to be cleaned. It is imperative to remove the insulating material. You need to leave about 1 cm of the bare wire to insert it into the top of the cartridge. Fixing required for fixing.
After that, you can close the lid and screw the coupling to it, passing it through the wire. If you press hard, the ring can break off easily, so care should be taken. Check the connection by unscrewing the cartridge.
Isolon petals are glued one by one to the coupling, wrapping around it. In order for the glue to harden, it is necessary to press the material for a couple of seconds. This procedure is done with each petal, and soon the design will begin to resemble a rose flower. Sheets can be formed with a hairdryer, which will slightly warm the material and make it more elastic.First, each row should have 4 petals, then you can add one at a time until the flower becomes full.
The plastic pipe bends into a spiral, and so that it lends itself to formation, you can use a construction or regular hair dryer. The bottom should be left level to ensure structural stability. The wire is passed through the coupling, then the cartridge is screwed. Use a glue gun to secure.
A rose will not be complete without leaves, so from the isolon you need to make pointed drops with small cloves. They need to be attached at the base of the petals. To bend the leaves, you need to heat them. At the final stage, the lamp is screwed in, the rose lamp is tested. The product can be placed in any room and enjoy the fruit of your creativity. If desired, you can paint the lamp in your favorite color. To do this, spray cans, acrylic enamel, rubber paint, which do not corrode the isolon.
Such an instruction is suitable for creating any lamp, just follow the technical rules, and the shape and size may be different. If we are talking about a flower, it is recommended to have an example in the form of a real plant near you, so you can achieve more natural forms of your product.
Such attention to detail will give an amazing result.
Beautiful examples
Night lamp in the form of a large table rose.
Slim pion with a floor lamp that will decorate the bedroom.
So you can decorate with Isolon lamp in cafeturning it into a lush flower.
Awesome option flower bouquets for the night light.
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