It’s time again for the monthly Inspired by DIY Challenge organized by my good friend Jess of Domicile 37. Each month, we find a piece from a store or designer that we find inspiring and create our own version, DIY style. This month’s inspiration is the always hip Urban Outfitters. I chose to DIY the Geo Diamond Pendant which retails for $69 only my version will come in at a fraction of the cost.
My project began with a gold metal geometric diamond I found on clearance at Hobby Lobby for just $4 but really any geometric shape would work as long as it s open enough in the middle to house a light bulb. I knew it would be easy to just knot a cord to the frame but I really wanted the light to look finished so when I found this allen + roth White Hanging Light Swag Kit at Lowes I knew it was the perfect solution. The kit actually works like a clamp with a tightening screw that allows it to attach to any object that will fit within the clamp.
The first step to making my diamond fit was to file off the point.
Doing this gives the clamp a level spot to screw down on.
Have a look at how it works. After filing the top of the diamond flat I gave it a test fit. Perfect!
But before attaching it permanently I removed all the stickers and gave the light kit a coat of gold spray paint so it would match the diamond (remember to mask off the cord.)
Then I reattached it to the diamond. You’ll notice in the photo below the light clamp is a little off-center but adjustment is easy by loosening the clamp.
Another plus of this kit is that it came with all the necessary hardware for installation as well as a switch already installed on the cord.
So once you decide on the location of your hooks and add your vintage bulb your light is complete.
and for right around $20 a budget friendly alternative to the Urban Outfitter Diamond Pendant.
If you like this be sure to stop by and see what the other bloggers have been up to as they were inspired by Urban Outfitters.
This is awesome! My husband and I were looking at all of the projects last night and he asked how does one go about making a light fixture. I’m making him look at this. It was so easy! Thanks for sharing!
Iris I have done a lot of wiring and rewiring which usually involves me wandering around the hardware store scavenging parts (usually not electrical) to make my project work. When I ran accept this light kit I was so excited. It was exactly what I needed and totally genius. I can definitely think of a few more uses for it…
This turned out great, Maggie! Lighting DIYs are some of my favorites. Always so creative! In your first pic I was scanning through seeing if I could guess which was the DIY. The light looks totally legit!
Haha Britt, that’s the goal. I love a DIY but don’t want anyone else to know it is. I want it to be faux real ?
O.M.Freak! You are a genius! You truly are. When you sent me your pic, I literally thought it was purchased like that and you just made minor updates. I like yours more than the original. I can so do this!!!!
Thanks Jess, it came out great thanks to that great light kit. I can think of all kinds of used for it and since it clamps down you could even use it horizontally.
I had no idea that product existed, so this post is incredibly helpful. Your fixture turned out gorgeous and the the clamp/cord opens up a world of possibilities!
Doesn’t it? I was in awe too! The packaging shows it clamped to a standard shade where you would screw it onto the harp but really you could clap it anywhere!
This is my kind of DIY! I actually prefer the finish of your fixture over the UO one. The modern geometric shape compliments the other geometric patterns in your nook. Thanks for the inspiration, Maggie!
I can’t believe you made this for only $20 and I had no idea a light kit could come as a clamp. So cool!! Beautiful DIY my friend!!