{"version":1,"atom":{"id":"bd48a09b-7db7-5b07-9294-e5bd2c9ef23c","slug":"glowing-jute-rope-ring-pendant-lamp-bd48a0","title":"Jute Rope Pendant Lamp","teaser":"Turn jute rope and a balloon into a warm, boho pendant lamp.","category":"home-interior","time_bucket":"1h","budget_bucket":"under_20","difficulty":"intermediate","kids_friendly":false,"mess_level":"high","supervision_level":null,"indoor_outdoor":"indoor","estimated_time_minutes":60,"topic_tags":["jute-craft","pendant-lamp","boho-decor"],"occasion_tags":[],"materials":[{"name":"Jute rope","quantity":"approx 20 m"},{"name":"Hot glue gun","quantity":"1 pc"},{"name":"White glue (PVA)","quantity":"1 bowl"},{"name":"Balloon","quantity":"1 pc"},{"name":"Light bulb with socket and cord","quantity":"1 pc"}],"steps":[{"index":1,"body":"Coil the jute rope into a small ring and secure the end with a dab of hot 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AAnton Petrov · Upcycling & Budget DIY Editor
Jute Rope Pendant Lamp
Turn jute rope and a balloon into a warm, boho pendant lamp.
