A DIY Mesh Pendant Light Looks Like Something From Another World

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If you've ever wondered how to use lighting to make your home look more expensive without using up your entire renovation budget, DIYing a mesh pendant inspired by lamp designer Dia Buga is the perfect project. Making it isn't difficult, and the result is a breathtaking statement pendant that is out of this world! This is a versatile piece that can be made to fit the size of your room or made in miniature as a funky desk lamp.

This extraordinary DIY uses sculpting mesh, such as CEIJE Sculpting Mesh, and a pendant light kit. The EmyTock Pendant Light Fitting is made from chrome-plated iron and can come in light copper, which adds a luxe gleam, or matte black for an industrial aesthetic. Some pendant cords use chain or braided cord; choose what works for you.

Wire mesh is an unusual choice of material for a light fitting, which creates a unique texture. Mesh is reflective, adding a subtle glimmer and allowing a play of light through it. The most fun part of using sculpting mesh is that you can shape it however you want. Pinch and pull the soft curves vertically for a more dramatic statement. Tugging the edges down and rounding them creates a whimsical flower. Adapt the design for a little girl's room by choosing pastel mesh and upping the sparkle with loose beads in each fold. Just remember to pinch the edges so they stay in.

To create your own mesh pendant light, figure out the size of your finished pendant by following pointers for selecting the right size ceiling light for your space. Once you have that down, cut mesh squares that are double the size of what you finished fitting will be. Lightly fold each square diagonally twice, without creating permanent creases, then snip a hole at the pointed end. When you open it up, you'll find that the hole is actually in the center of your square. 

Next, flatten out the square mesh, take a corner, and tuck it into the hole to create a soft, rounded edge fold. Again, there's no need to crease it. Take the remaining corners and tuck them in too. With the loose edges facing up, stack approximately three folded squares (or more — it's your pendant!) and feed the electrical cord through the center hole. Connect the bulb socket and tighten it to hold the mesh in place. Install the ceiling rose according to the manufacturer's instructions and hang your pendant. For a less permanent solution, connect your bulb socket to a long electrical cable with a wall plug. Position a hook in the ceiling where you want to hang your DIY pendant and use cable clips to keep the cable neat. 

Experiment with different types of bulbs to find which one blends in with the mesh and gives you the look you want. To warm the mood in the room, go for light bulbs that replicate a sun-soaked space indoors. If slightly cooler tones are better for the room's vibe, cool white bulbs may be ideal.