DIY: Fluffy White Paper Lantern
Recreate this cloud-like light fixture using a surprising secret ingredient
When interior and furniture designer Nichole Loiacono was working on a client's new dining room, she decided to save some money and avoid purchasing something brand new. After perusing online, Loiacono was inspired by photos of a fluffy white pendant with an incredible texture. She decided to take a whack at it and post the progress on her blog, Parlour Home.
It's hard to deny the jaw-dropping impact this pendant has. (Plus, how adorable is this dining room?) At first glance, the gigantic fixture almost looks like its been covered with soft peony or rose petals. But you'll never guess what it's made of ...
Coffee filters! That's right, Loiacono bought a huge stack of coffee filters, and using her hot glue gun, she crumpled them up and placed them very closely together on the paper lantern. As she went along, she realized that it was less about how crumpled the pieces were, and more about how close she put them together on the lantern.
These standard paper lanterns can be found at many home goods stores — from Cost Plus World Market to Pier 1. Any size can be purchased, depending on the type of effect you're going for. Loiacono purchased an extra-large 38" diameter paper lantern, which took over 1200 coffee filters to cover completely. The lantern was about $30 and the coffee filters $10, putting the total cost just a little over $40.
Loiacono simply hung up the decorative piece on a turquoise ribbon above the dining table. The piece definitely makes a statement, but the neutral color and subtle materials prevent it from overpowering the room. Taking it down and occasionally giving it a quick once-over with a handheld vacuum should keep it from getting dingy and dusty.
Even if you don't drink coffee regularly, coffee filters have become an invaluable craft tool. We've seen them used in everything from wedding decorations to wall murals at Anthropologie stores.
Do you have any unusual uses for coffee filters? Or any other common household goods? We want to hear about it! Please share your photo in the Comments section below.
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Even if you don't drink coffee regularly, coffee filters have become an invaluable craft tool. We've seen them used in everything from wedding decorations to wall murals at Anthropologie stores.
Do you have any unusual uses for coffee filters? Or any other common household goods? We want to hear about it! Please share your photo in the Comments section below.
More DIYs:
Create a Dream Tree for Fall
Knickknack Makeover
The Secret to Hanging a Plate Collection
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