How to make a Rust Industrial Pendant Light

We decided to alter the lights because the shiny finish did not match our interior office style. We have many reclaimed and distressed components in the office; i.e. reclaimed timbers and shiplap ceilings.

Our cabinetry and other black colored items are matte black. Rusting the lights seemed to fit perfectly with our vision for the space, and in our opinion, complemented the already industrial look of the lights themselves.

IKEA item:

SVARTNORA pendant lamp; X8

SVARTNORA pendant lamp | IKEA.com

Materials/tools:

Sandblaster (hired out)
Water
Vinegar
Salt

How to make a rust pendant light:

Had the lights sandblasted by a professional sandblaster. This was to remove the shiny finish on the bell of the lamp. We made sure to leave the wiring housing alone (at top of the lamp), to not compromise the electrical or weight-bearing components.

We then placed the pendants outside and washed the newly sandblasted areas.

Applied a mixture of vinegar and salt to give a rusted finish. This was washed on in a quick motion to give some character (drips, patches).

The rust occurred within an hour or two—this is considered finished!

What do you love most about the rust pendant light?

We love the imperfect, industrial look the rust gives, and the way the lights contrast with the modern lines of the office.

The pendants don’t shed tons of light; more of a muted glow onto our tables for reviewing plans. This made it perfect for our vision; having them as decorative feature lights. We also love that these are one-of-a-kind pieces, specific to our office.

~ by Ernest Neudorf, Quinis.

The post How to make a Rust Industrial Pendant Light appeared first on IKEA Hackers.

Comments

SKÅDIS: 5 ways to make the IKEA pegboard even better

IKEA introduced its own pegboard system, SKÅDIS, two years ago and I’d say it’s one of the best systems IKEA launched in recent years. I love how super customisable it is, with a growing range of accessories that help keep things organized. It works everywhere, in your wardrobe to bathroom . Probably anywhere you have a flat surface to hang it up. Photo: IKEA.com SKÅDIS pegboard system See it on IKEA.com But no matter how perfect a system, you can trust IKEA hackers to improve on the SKÅDIS. And they’ve settle these 5 issues you may have faced with the handy IKEA pegboard. Read on for their fixes. 5 IKEA SKÅDIS issues and fixes #1 Expensive hooks? You’ll need quite a number of hooks and accessories to fill up the SKÅDIS pegboard, and Kenyer was shocked at how quickly they all added up. So he figured he could make his own hooks to save cost. Photo: Kenyer Over at Instructables , he shows us how to twist copper wires into the SKÅDIS hook shape. It works s...

Enjoy Sweet Dreams With These DIY Headboard Ideas

A headboard is one of the last things you see before you fall asleep and one of the first things you see when you wake up. Demonstrate your unique design style by creating your own. Below are some ideas and tips to get you started. Do you think the formula for sleep is on this London bedroom’s headboard? Image: Clifton Interiors Ltd Chalk headboard Create this look with a can of black chalkboard paint. Almost any type of wall – drywall, plaster, wood, brick or concrete – will work, as long is it is properly prepped. Chalkboard paint is easy to apply, dries fast and can be cleaned with soap and water. But you’re not limited to the color black – chalkboard paint comes in just about every color. If you don’t want to use paint, consider chalkboard contact paper – and yes, you can use chalk on it. An Edmonton hockey-themed room. Image: Cameron Homes Hockey goal headboard For the ultimate hockey fan, nothing beats a hockey goal headboard. Complete the scene with a team blank...

Sliding Bookcase Doors KALLAX hack to divide your rooms

I replaced single-glazed sliding doors that divided the sitting room and dining room with a sliding KALLAX bookcase. For one “door”, I used two 2×2 cubes and one 2×1 unit. As we already owned 4 separate KALLAX 2×2 cubes and they seemed to be exactly the same width as the internal doors, we thought it might be possible to stack them. With one additional 2×1 KALLAX they almost matched the height of the internal doors. Sliding KALLAX bookcase doors in closed position First, still a work in progress but let us show you how it looks from the dining room, when the units are pushed together to close up the doorway. And the units pushed apart to enter the living room. We can access the storage cubes from both sides — from the dining or living room — which is so very useful. What I like most is, when viewed from the living room, when closed, it looks almost like a built-in unit. IKEA item used: 2×2 KALLAX units x 4 1×2 KALLAX units x 2 Other materials: 3M mounting tape...

Martin Cooper

Search This Blog