How To Make A String Pendant Shade

YOU WILL NEED:

1 and a half Lg bottles of School glue

10 Tbs Cornflour
Water

String, hemp or wool.

gloves

Beach ball

Container
Pendant Cord set

To start, balance a pole between two chairs, then tie the ball to the pole. I just used a piece of string and tied it around the cap of the ball. I laid a towel down because it can get really messy. Mix up your glue, cornflour and add water until the consistency is like pancake batter.  Put your gloves on, then start dipping your string into the mixture. Squeeze any excess mixture off. There are many tutorials out there and a lot of people leave a big opening for the bulb, but I just wanted enough space for my cord to go through. Start wrapping the soaked string around the ball in different directions until you are happy with the amount you have. I didn't want mine to be too solid. Let it dry overnight, then unplug the ball to let the air out. I had big spaces in mine so I was able to get the ball out. Many people use balloons and all you have to do is pop them.  My husband constructed the electrical part, but you can buy one like this. This one is from Pottery Barn. I found them to be a little expensive, but if you live near an Ikea you may find one there cheaper.

Photo credit: Pottery Barn

I know I had a Thomas Edison light bulb somewhere, but for now I used a regular bulb. This was the perfect solution for my Beach Cottage Guest Room It looks great in the room!

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