Everything you need to know about foamiran lamps

Foamiran is a popular and malleable material that makes beautiful, naturalistic crafts. Using such raw materials, craftsmen can make chic lamps made in the form of three-dimensional flowers of any size. Consider in the article all the nuances that you need to know about such devices made from foamiran.

Foamiran is a relatively "young" material in Russia. It began to be used not so long ago, but in a short time it managed to gain immense popularity. Many masters of all levels turn to him. Foamiran is based on foamed rubber.

It makes a very malleable material from which you can make things of various shapes and sizes. For example, it can be gorgeous growth flowers, from which very effective lamps are obtained. Foamiran can be given one form or another by acting on it with high temperatures. For this purpose, most craftsmen use an ordinary home iron at medium temperature.

On sale you can find foamiran of various colors, and not just white thin plates. The counters usually display materials of Iranian or Chinese origin. The latter are cheaper, but their quality is poor. Iranian foamiran turns out to be more practical and convenient, but it also costs more.

Foamiran does not allow moisture to pass through. It can be painted, so ready-made crafts can be tinted by any available means.To do this, use both dry pastel and gouache or watercolor.

Foamiran lamps look very original and bright. Such products can become a chic interior decoration and even take on the role of bright accents. Such things should be made clearly according to the instructions, especially if an inexperienced master takes up the work. If you show a little patience and not rush, you can be amazed at the result.

Lamps made of practical and "obedient" foamiran are different. Let's consider which options are the most widespread.

• Doll with flowers. An interesting solution is a foamiran doll, decorated with bright flower bouquets in vases or a hat box. A similar decoration can be placed on the bedside table in the children's room. Such a product will also look good as a cute night light.

• Soccer ball. A lamp made in this vein can be built for a children's room. The model will surely please the boy.

• Unicorn. Another great idea for a nursery. You can make an original night light in a similar shape.

• Basket of flowers. Such a craft can be either small or large. You can depict a variety of flowers in a basket. These can be lilies, orchids, crocuses, chrysanthemums, daisies, tulips, roses and any other crops.

• Ball. If you want to make an original round lamp, you can make a ball consisting of lush buds of multi-colored flowers. Thus, it will turn out to form a kind of unusual bouquet.

Foamiran lamp can be:

• floor;
• wall-mounted (the original model can be built on the wall);
• desktop.

Beautiful spectacular lamps can be realized in the form of a lush growth composition. In this vein, it is possible to build an elegant floor lamp that looks realistic and original.

You can make a beautiful lamp from foamiran with your own hands. The main thing is to strictly adhere to the instructions and act in stages. Let's consider a few interesting options.

To make an original pineapple lamp, you need the following components:

• 1 plastic shade;
• foamiran (it is advisable to pick up Iranian material);
• scissors with sharp blades;
• glue gun;
• hairdryer;
• ruler.

And now we will analyze a step-by-step master class for beginners on making a beautiful lamp.

• Cut a 14 cm long strip from one of the foamiran sheets to make greens for future crafts.

• Fold the piece in half several times. Cut the leaves into a triangular shape. At the bottom, they should turn out to be wider, and at the top, they should be narrowed.

• Collect a solid "tail" from all the leaves obtained for the future fruit. Do this in turn, stacking the leaves on top of each other.

• Glue them together. Once the ponytail is complete, glue it onto the shade. Further, on the very surface of the plafond, surrounded by a small tail, glue additional leaves on the sides to add additional volume. When all the details are glued, using a hair dryer, smooth the leaves and point them in different directions, as is the case with a real pineapple.

• Make small petal leaves from yellow foamiran. Stick them on the base in layers. Start at the top. Cover the ponytail slightly. Cut off the green foamiran and make the bottom half of the future pineapple out of it. Glue and cut off excess parts. The craft is ready!

Foamiran can be used to make a spectacular lamp in the shape of an elegant hydrangea. Let's consider how you can build a similar craft with your own hands.

• Make blanks: 40 squares 12x12 cm.

• In each square, cut 4 semicircular parts, but so that the main square remains. As a result, blanks with a shape like a flower are obtained.

• Bend each mold with a hair dryer.

• Glue the blanks in pairs in the place where there are slots in 1 of the blank part.

• Take the finished shade from the lamp and paste over the prepared components. Start at the top.

• To decorate the craft, you can use improvised leaves. They must be glued at the bottom at the very base of the plafond.

With your own hands, you can build a chic peony-shaped lamp from foamiran. This will require the following components:

• 1 pipe for the device;
• adapter;
• bulb holder;
• scissors;
• glue;
• hairdryer;
• insulating tape;
• acrylic lacquer;
• patterns and patterns of leaves;
• 1 gluing flower.

Having prepared everything you need, you can proceed to the manufacture of the original lamp. Let's analyze the step-by-step instructions.

• Drill a hole in the back of the pipe. Do 2 more, but slightly higher, almost at the very top.

• Pass electrical components through the holes. Thread the cable up, connect to the socket, and screw the adapter to the highest point.

• Draw veins on the leaf templates using a glue gun. Heat the veins with a hairdryer and add volume to the leaves. Using adhesive and electrical tape, attach the sheets to the wire base.

• Insert the wire into the holes you prepared at the top of the lamp.

• Wrap the piece with green tape. Apply acrylic varnish on top. On the gluing in the middle, apply veins to the leaves.

• Submerge the petals and give them a concave structure.

• Glue the plafond with petals. The petals must be glued in layers. Finally, attach the backing. Insert the peony onto the adapter and the light is ready!

Many craftsmen make very cute and attractive owl-shaped lamps, using not only foamiran, but also another popular material - isolon. Consider the technique of how you can make such an interesting craft yourself.

• As a base, prepare a round shade from the lamp. It is worth stocking up on additional elements from a plastic bottle, since an owl is more complex in shape.

• Make the head of the future owl from separate parts of the bottles. Attach them to the shade with glue. To make the connection more reliable, cut and bend the fragments at the edges. Feathers from the prepared material should be glued, moving from bottom to top. Try to hide the joints more carefully.

• Build wings separately from isolon (or foamiran). To make them more voluminous, you can glue them in several layers. Next, you need to resort to additional pasting with feathers.

• Make the ears out of the plastic. Glue them to the head, decorate with feathers and tassels. Stick on eyes and eyelashes (for the latter, you can use glitter material). Complement the product with other decorations of your choice.

Foamiran is an unpretentious material, so it is easy to take care of it. It is enough to regularly wipe the surface with a damp cloth as needed to get rid of dust and other possible contamination. There is no need to use special cleaning agents. However, in this way, you can only take care of such crafts that have not previously been additionally tinted with paints that do not tolerate moisture.

Consider some useful tips from experienced craftsmen for making a lamp from foamiran.

1. For the manufacture of LED or any other lamp, you need to use exclusively high-quality foamiran of different colors. You should not buy white material for further toning - this will shorten its service life and interfere with further care.
2. Use only good scissors with sharp blades to cut parts.A dull tool will not allow you to cut the workpieces neatly, and the craft will turn out to be less tidy.
3. To form a certain structure, foamiran can be influenced not only with a hairdryer, but also with an iron or even the fire of a lit candle. But in the latter case, you need to be as careful as possible.
4. Before starting work, it is recommended to draw up a detailed diagram of the future crafts. With a detailed plan at hand, it will be easier to make a high-quality and beautiful foamiran lamp.
5. Make foamiran crafts carefully and slowly. Excessive haste will negatively affect the quality of the final work. You need to be patient and set aside enough free time so as not to be disappointed in the results.
6. It is recommended to place all tools and materials in one place before starting work, so that everything you need is at hand. Thus, the master will save himself from looking for the right device at the most crucial moment.
7. It is advisable to connect the various parts of the lamps using high-quality glue. The best results will be demonstrated by "Moment", but some masters use ordinary PVA in certain areas. Choose more reliable and strong compounds that set quickly.

The following video presents a master class on the creation of a Hydrangea lamp from foamiran.