DIY Dome Light Pendant on a Budget

[@juliasartstudio]

“I have expensive taste and $50” I have never related to a sentence more

[@marisol0813]

$50 for a shade sounds expensive to me 😂

[@mistahj7568]

Dude didn't you see her house bullish same type of people that complain about working from home

[@DinmaclassicTV]

I have an expensive taste too but some times I can't just spend my money on some certain things , I rather do it myself with cheaper materials and it always comes out looking luxury and more expensive than the original.

[@maggie9312]

@@DinmaclassicTV U explain right But still her cheap plastic one no even closer to the expensive one lol

[@DinmaclassicTV]

@@maggie9312 funny you . Is the expensive look we are talking about not the price.

[@PotatoesAreNeat]

This was definitely a “trust the process” moment

[@The_AvantGarde]

Indeed lol

[@11bravoreaper]

​@@The_AvantGarde can you do a day and night that resembles day vs night ? 🫡

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

retexturing a pendant is easy, came out great

[@Cristian-ks3hy]

But not the result

[@williampotts4404]

@@The_AvantGarde the funny part is you have made it worth vastly more by making it yourself as it is now hand made

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

It would be cool to paint the gold on the outside before spackling. That way, the texture of the glass would still show through on the inside and look more like the inspo pics:)

[@alyssa2796]

That might’ve worked, but I think she wanted to avoid having that Ripple texture showing

[@acc819]

If you are hanging any lamps or electrical appliances always remember using an external wire, never hanging it from the actual power cord. Stay safe.

[@annhopkins9172]

Awesome space.

[@timdooley8440]

IKEA has always used their power cords to hang lamps… they are much heavier wire gauge

[@dianachern4234]

Some power cords are stronger and made to use for this purpose

[@apocalypseinfantry5628]

@@timdooley8440 The word "IKEA" tells you everything you need to know about that sentence.

[@timdooley8440]

@@apocalypseinfantry5628 so you’re an engineer or an electrician… I’m both. 😂

[@chelseaw9009]

I literally cried out, “f*ck that’s nice” when I saw the finished product. That rub and buff looks amazing

[@The_AvantGarde]

Haha thank you! 😊

[@Sweetzzz34]

I did say that out loud too, “f*ck that’s nice” 😂

[@jimwolfgang9433]

You did? I bet you probably did. Just as loud as I proclaimed "bbbuuuuullllllllllsssshhhhhhhhiiiiíttttttt"

[@Billy-fy9dx]

I don’t say anything when I watch videos. Don’t talk to your phone

[@Eliseeeurfav]

@@Billy-fy9dx tf

[@Jade_1872]

The intro was a much calmer way of saying “champagne tastes on beer budget” my family used to say.

[@M1NDCR4WL3R]

Thank you! I had no words to describe my style and taste, but THIS is perfect.

[@jondonnelly4831]

I prefer expensive beer to cheap champagne

[@pinkyhotmessx69]

I remember a realtor telling me that lol

[@chimpymcchimp6789]

Champagne taste on a lemonade budget.

[@cinne2135]

Beer budget??? O, you 10%er! Lol We'd always say, "Champagne taste, ice water budget!" 🥂

[@jcottle44]

One of the very few DIY projects that looks high end and amazing! Good job!

[@puffpasslogic729]

Side note to ensure the electrical is all safe since you don’t know if the stuff you used is flammable.

[@2Sorts]

Safe electrics? This Is a country that hammers in earth rods and then doesn’t bother with testing them (from the videos I’ve seen on here anyway) Wire nuts to join cables (potential high resistance leading to heating issues) and has bare terminals on socket outlets. I should think that lampshade is the least of the worries.

[@jacobkeck2756]

The overwhelming majority of new construction we use Concrete encased electrodes. And in the case that you are using ground rods unless you’re using a singular ground rod engineers have not found it to be necessary to test as it always meets the minimum amount of resistance needed. Wire nuts are only typically used on connections up to 10 gauge wire. Anything much larger than that you’re using split bolts or Polaris tabs. Very solid connection. As for the light you could make the point that it is not UL listed. And that material has not gone through testing to ensure no fire hazard. But realistically if you put a LED bulb in there I sincerely doubt there would ever be a risk of overheating.

[@SteppingIntoPurpose7]

I was thinking the same thing about fire hazard.

[@ryanb4533]

Everybody uses LED bulbs nowadays. They give off almost no heat; certainly not enough to set anything on fire.

[@taylorswiftsucks]

if anyone wants to do this wear a mask and protective goggles when drilling the plastic

[@meatstix7115]

Looks like glass

[@confuzedgraphite]

@@meatstix7115 definitely not glass

[@ShellyCline]

​@@meatstix7115 if it had been glass she would have needed a special drill bit for the hole and water on the surface while drilling 🙂

[@BiggestRedditor]

Imagine putting on goggles and a mask to drill a hole in a salad bowl lol

[@WillowWeiedo]

​@@BiggestRedditor imagine inhaling bits of plastic, or getting bits of plastic as slivers

[@katem331]

Love that the dimples in the glass worked in your favor to create that perfectly imperfect look. So cool!

[@The_AvantGarde]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@XGreenXGurlX]

I was thinking the same thing until she covered them all up with that spackle.

[@jpthinks]

That was exhausting, because I know how much work it took to make that short so good. Im stressing thinking about it. Phenomenal job, on video work, voice work, and the project itself.

[@brendashelonko2149]

I am SO HAPPY to see COLOR being used in home decor again! I find all the monochromatic grays or all whites just boring. Great DIY on the lampshade!

[@waterbitten]

This is definitely one of the better diy version of this light. I love the rub and buff and the damp sponge tips!

[@ClubOceanBlue22]

Such a great look! Gold leaf is actually inexpensive when you do it yourself. You made it look amazing!

[@judichristopher4604]

OH MY GOD... BE STILL MY HEART... I use Mud/wall mud on everything.... I did NOT know this could be done... Girl... YOU are a Genius... I wonder what that would have cost in an upscale store... Hundreds of dollars... EXCELLENT VIDEO...

[@ToniM10]

Even loved the Mural!!... ✌️❤️😎🖌👍👍

[@barbatloosenutproductions2027]

It's perfect!🤩 Nothing I love more, is a "can do" spirit!🤗 Thank you for sharing! Many blessings to you and yours. 🙏🌹

[@kylemilford8758]

Amazing idea! Curious why you didn't paint the outside instead, before adding mud, as this would allow the inside to never scratch as well as have a professional look with full gloss almost appearing as natural gold

[@BlackCatMagic0]

The way she said "I have expensive taste" made me think this was going to be a song 😂

[@Angeee119]

I've never heard my people described so well! Just perfectly imperfect 🇬🇷👌🏼

[@brendamiranda1009]

Omg this is sooo awesome! Can you list the materials that are needed?

[@The_AvantGarde]

Plastic bowl from party city Spackle Gold spray paint Grecian gold rub n buff Sand paper or sanding block Damp Sponge Drill with hole saw attachment In the end you may also need a lamp shade ring depending on your pendant!

[@Microphonecheckher]

@@The_AvantGarde subscribed

[@debra-lynnsloan]

​@@The_AvantGarde HOW AWESOME. Thank you so much for the materials list.💗

[@RecetasDukanMariaMartinez]

Wow!!

[@emilyblaxton2601]

​@@The_AvantGarde the plastic won't melt?

[@alicekat11]

That pink wall is sooo cute💗

[@maryiorio426]

Wow! What a fabulous outcome! Beautiful and perfection over that table!

[@jomomma9232]

Super cute!! Brightened the room so much too!

[@misscute1356]

Make sure you also use a low watt light bulb! The heat from a high watt bulb can melt the plastic! Has happened to me!!

[@southernracing2468]

Who the heck is not running leds in this day and age

[@ExactConsciousness]

​@@southernracing2468 the halogen man.

[@rockstardonut777]

Even if you use a super bright bulb (20 W) you're going to be fine. Unless you're not using LEDs in which case what is wrong with you?!

[@wanderingoldsoul420]

@@southernracing2468 LEDS are awful for your eyes and sleep patterns though and constantly flicker which is over stimulating.

[@southernracing2468]

@@wanderingoldsoul420 I don’t doubt it luckily my house is naturally lit well in the day time so I don’t have to be under them all the time

[@deborahcullen2311]

Great job! I always love the dome lights.

[@mariahjane7969]

Wow that's amazing. I absolutely love it.

[@smilesformiles11]

As always, Rub 'n Buff for the win! 🏆 Gorgeous end product!!!

[@pip-pip5029]

Are you sure that's safe, for a light to be near?

[@OldDominionRabbitry]

LED lights don't even get warm to the touch anymore. Plus fabric lamp shades have been acceptable for longer than that even so proximity to the light bulb isn't an issue. As long as the weight is appropriately supported so strain isn't put on a cord that isn't meant to support it'll be fine

[@ufogrle]

Hey hun, do you smell burning plastic😵‍💫

[@purplepixie274]

People use paper, wicker and all sorts for shades. As long as bulb doesn't get hot it's ok

[@lisalibeer7824]

Led bulbs are pretty good at not getting hot

[@crazy4beatles]

That’s the question we all need to ask ourselves when diy’ing. That research before following blindly is important.

[@mimimitch327]

Looks great!!!! I have 2 that I’d like to change as well but I have same issue! Great idea!!

[@bookerswhiskey3509]

Looks good. Table and light fixture off center but wow great work. Ok, hope you got your heart filled with what it was missing growing up. Parental praise. Yay. Awesome job.

[@judeiz2203]

A million times better! Very creative 👌

[@christ714]

Anybody else think this was gonna be a musical when she started talking?

[@BLASPHEMICS]

Wait for some reason I thought she was gonna sing because of the beginning sounding like she was lmaoo

[@courtneysnow6699]

This is one of the best DIYs I've ever seen. The finished product is just 👌🏻

[@morganrobles7507]

I appreciate your proper hole saw technique

[@TeagueVivolo]

Love this video. Even so, very curious about the weight of the finished shade product.

[@godisdead6611]

It’s just a plastic bowl with a light in it, shouldn’t be very heavy at all

[@bouldermimi1178]

@@godisdead6611 Maybe Teague is curious about how much the plaster weighs, not just the bowl.

[@KimiLeeKnightrjr]

@@bouldermimi1178 spackle is pretty light. It’s more like a moon sand density than cement

[@Rennies-World]

For a second, I thought you said, "I worked way my around with a damn sponge." I was like, whyyy? 🤣

[@reneeb9021]

Perfection !! 😆 Love that idea and it worked . 💕 I love the wall behind the fixture too .

[@sufferedenuf]

It fits the whole retro interior look.

[@giannis20081]

As a Greek i can tell you that you did a great job! Excellent!

[@APG-fu6gk]

BRILLIANTLY TALENTED!!! YaSu!

[@bring_themhome__NOW]

It looks GORGEOUS!!!

[@sarahb.2694]

Just goes to show that most designer stuff can be replicated with cheap materials and no one will be the wiser.Just save your money and DIY😍

[@chloes7497]

Yes if you’re being careful but that globe can’t withstand the heat that the lightbulb will let off and it will just melt the globe, it’s a huge safety hazard that’s just a plastic bowl she used a lightbulb let’s off an exponential amount of heat. When electricity is involved it’s not a diy it’s reckless.

[@sarahb.2694]

@@chloes7497 you sound like the fun police👀 I'm sure there are ways to make it safer without having to spend thousands

[@Platinum1812]

Waiting to see the video of the spackle falling into your cereal bowl one morning, lol

[@bouldermimi1178]

LOL 😂

[@madnessintomagic]

Ha! Those bowls are great. Your shade looks great! I did a Design & Dine table for a charity event and used one of these as the dome of a flying saucer. Super handy.

[@susanlawson5926]

Looks so good!! Good Job!!!

[@josuejuarez7247]

I thought she was going to start singing 😅🤣💀

[@nuberiffic]

"I have expensive taste" = "I'm easily suckered by marketing"

[@TwstedTV]

Smart, Thrifty, Gorgeous, What could go wrong? Definitely a keeper. 💗💗💗

[@destination...diamond3892]

I love your jazzy wall!

[@Zippy15]

This was one of those where I kinda expected it to look terrible but then it looked like magic in the end and now I’m just wondering how you turned a plastic bowl from Walmart into a 1900$ lampshade 😂

[@ChrisAndCats]

That has to be really heavy.

[@beverleyjohnson5419]

It's plastic

[@ChrisAndCats]

​@Beverley Johnson the coating isn't though. A tiny tub of filler is a kilo.

[@GrumpetteJV]

I love this!!! A few years ago I needed some big planters, but had no budget. So I used a few cheap plastic salad bowls and painted them.

[@smartduck904]

Wow awesome

[@ericsmith7635]

Illegal to do that. All lamp parts must be UL listed. You’re gonna burn your house down

[@CuppaLiber-tea]

Are you sure it’s actually illegal? It’s quite unlikely that it would be illegal for the consumer to go through those kinds of regulations for manufactures. Anyways it’s potential danger but when is a “dyi” project ever smart.

[@kayapapaya55]

Turned out pretty good!

[@Carmine416]

Well done! 👀👏 That looks legit!

[@chefruss419]

Looks awesome! The light reflecting off the gold must look relaxing!

[@hunterx8736]

Wow what an outcome great job!

[@DamianPoplawski]

I think this is the first DIY video that I saw that actually showed something worth DIY-ing.

[@user-gk5tq1sy8c]

Wow! You're house is so modern and pretty!!!!

[@cherrycola3653]

I love this. Looks expensive but you did your own art which is even more beautiful. I am sick of seeing rich snobs showing off their homes, knowing us middle class can't afford that. This is so much better!! Thanks for sharing.

[@MWL-lm2zq]

DAMN!!!!! YOU TOTALLY OWNED THAT!!!

[@TheCrayonMaster]

I'm really impressed, that looka really good!!!

[@ambergeiger9161]

You go girl!!!!! That’s awesome!

[@BatiaAhava]

It turned out Fantastic!!!!

[@diannaroberts69]

Bravo!! 🥳🥳👏👏 What a great idea! The final product is beautiful

[@karen-lg5dl]

Wow! Came out nice!

[@citygirlingraham]

Wow, just wow. Love it.

[@ambermoon1401]

Wow an actual diy , and it looks awesome!

[@MrCjmw0980]

You did an amazing job with your light fixture!!

[@kimrich9549]

It’s perfect! Love it!

[@ruthiewilliams3482]

You are really talented!!!

[@kathybeauchesne]

pretty inventive! looks great too!

[@stephaniewithrow4685]

Love it!!

[@Ghostmod01]

very nice finally someone that knows how to create something

[@suncoolbreeze2656]

Very clever DIY, beautiful 😍

[@ashr7590]

NAILED IT✨️

[@krikettebrown2145]

cute retro vibe @ your place!

[@CortVermin]

not gonna lie, that looks way better than i expected

[@caseyhafer2550]

Nice! That looks awesome

[@joannrotenberry5855]

Besides the lamp, I love what you have painted on the wall behind the table…

[@vidviewer100]

so creative ! well done

[@bonneymac38]

That looks amazing!

[@user-oz4cc8hk4r]

I love the wall. Her idea came out nice for that area.

[@gigireddick3239]

Beautiful work.....I love it!!! Turned out awesome❤❤❤❤

[@florindeconde7952]

Baby girl... You re sooooo good at it!

[@ShanMarie1974]

That is SO GOOD!!!

[@Sarah_is_not_cool]

That looks gorgeous 😊

[@Qualtis]

Lots of true art is perfectly imperfect ❤

[@blinkc-1376]

i love interiors that have curves and rounded walls to it! reminds me of most old buildings in miami

[@user-xv6vq5co3s]

Looks great! Well done you ❤

[@Kathy-zx5bu]

Great lamp! Congrats!

[@cdrcrackerjack7963]

Gotta love their architecture and interior design

[@JenJenTracey]

Yess that wabi sabi interior design is everything.

[@brunoglopes]

A rare find on youtube: a diy short that actually turns out looking great

[@wildkynd7174]

That looks great!

[@webistebi8310]

That is awesome!!! Well done you!!!

[@lindsay8575]

Looks perfect with the wall