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How to Create a Real Drum Shade Pendant Light

by Lindsay Ballard on September 22, 2011 94 Comments

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘drum’?  I’d assume that most people think of their kids loudly playing a drum kit in the garage, high school football halftime shows, or their favorite rock and roll band.

But, most people aren’t us, are they?  We DIYers and home decor obsessed people probably have a drum shade spring to mind instead.  Or, at least I do.

I’ve been rolling around the idea in my head for the past few months on combining the best of both versions of drums.  I’m glad that I let my mind wander down that path – it’s a lot of fun when I can dream up something pretty farfetched that ends up becoming reality.

Creating this fixture was actually a pretty simple process once I figured out what to do.  I put together a tutorial so that you could do it, too.

DIY Drum Pendant Light

Materials Needed:

  • Used Tom drum
  • Short piece of scrap wood
  • 4 finishing nails
  • Drill
  • Jigsaw
  • Pendant light kit (I HIGHLY recommend the cloth cord kits from Shanell’s)
  • Scissors or X-Acto knife, if needed
  • Canopy

1.  I bought a used Tom drum off of Ebay for under $30 shipped. I’m sure I could have found a better deal at a thrift store or pawn shop around town, but I knew what I wanted and was willing to pay a little extra so that I didn’t have to drag the kids all over town. This Tom is 12 inches tall and 10 inches wide.  Any size will likely do – you’ll just want to make sure it will fit in your space.

2.  I removed the top and bottom of the drum by unscrewing the screws that hold it together.  I was able to unscrew it with my fingers, but you may need a really small socket or “drum key.”  Please note, I know not one single thing about drums, and I’m sure the top, bottom and little screws have a name.  I’m going to just call them my own terms so that other non-musician DIYers, such as myself, can more easily understand the instructions. The top and bottom will separate from the chrome ring.

3.  I cut a piece of scrap wood so that it would fit tightly inside the drum without distorting its shape.  I didn’t curve the edges; I just cut it straight across.  On either side, I hammered in 2 finishing nails to hold it in place (drill small holes first to make it easier).  In the below photo, I hadn’t hammered them in all the way so that you could see them more easily in the photo.  Obviously, hammer them all the way in.  I colored the nail heads black with a Sharpie marker since my drum is black, but they are pretty well hidden by the chrome rings once you put the drum back together, so you might not have to worry about that.

4.  Once the strip of wood was in place, I needed to create a slot for my light fixture to thread through.  I drilled three holes that were roughly the diameter of the the piece I needed to thread.

I used my jigsaw to connect all three holes into one long slot.  The reason you need to do this is to be able to balance the drum.  There is a clamp on the side of a Tom that attaches it to a drum kit, and it creates more weight on one side of the drum.  The drum doesn’t hang straight from the center, so a slot gives you the ability to slide the fixture around to figure out its balance point.

5.  Thread your fixture through the slot.  You can pick up a light kit at a home improvement store, which you will hang by a wire and chain.  OR, you can do what I did and use one of the Pendant Light Kits from Shandell’s.  Instead of having the ugly chain, these kits are made from cloth cord.  They come in several colors – red, gold, brown and putty – and in either nickel or brass finishes.  These kits are $29 each and I couldn’t speak more highly of them.  They definitely give a much more finished and vintage look to a fixture.

I have a 60-watt blub in the fixture, but that could vary by project.  You will need to test it on your own drum, but mine does not get warm to the touch at all, even when left on for many hours.

6.  Replace only the chrome rim on the top of your drum (where the light fixture is).  You may find that you need to cut (with scissors or an X-Acto knife) the little silver ring off of the what was then the bottom head (they part you don’t play) and put that under the chrome rim.  You’ll see what I mean when you start to put it back together – you want the top to be open, but you may need that silver ring as a spacer in between the drum and the rim.

Flip your drum over and attach the head (the part you actually drum) and rim to what is now the bottom of the drum.  You can just screw the screws back in with your fingers.

7.  Hardwire your new fixture to the ceiling.  You’ll want to buy a light canopy  to hide the wires.  I got mine at Home Depot and spray painted it chrome.

I hung my new drum pendant light in a small area of our entry way.  I could not possibly be more in love with its quirkiness and originality.  I bet you will be the only one in your neighborhood with this light fixture!

My favorite part about it is the amazing light it throws off at night.  There is an almost ethereal glow that comes through the drum head, and the light that shines on the ceiling really highlights the fixture.

And yes, I totally bribed my dog boys with treats to sit right there.  I sure love those crazy mutts, even if their constant barking makes my head feel like I’m actually living in a drum!

So, what do you think?  Does the term drum shade have a whole new meaning for you now?

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. Cindy M says

    September 22, 2011 at 11:52 am

    How cool is this?!!
    This would be perfect for a music room!

    Reply
  2. Laura :) says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    That is super cute!!! Such an unexpected element!!! I think it would be fun to watch people look at it, and the really SEE it!!! 😀

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    I love this!!! What a creative idea! I have to go drum shopping now…

    Reply
  4. Pam Kueber says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    Adorable!!

    Reply
  5. Andrea Kimbrough says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    LOVE THIS!!! Want to do this in my boys’ playroom now! Great job!

    Reply
  6. vanessa says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    I just love this idea. I love to do this in my son’s room. It’s awesome.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Vanessa

    Reply
  7. Nadia says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    That is amazing!!!!! I am going to have to try that, as I live in a loft and was thinking about changing my ceiling light. Great idea.

    Reply
  8. Connie Huntington says

    September 22, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    How clever are you?? I absolutely love it!!

    Reply
  9. Becky P S says

    September 22, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    I
    LOVE
    THIS!

    Reply
  10. Jeanne says

    September 22, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    What a unique idea! I love it! I always enjoy seeing what you’ll come up with next.

    Reply
  11. cottageinthesun says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    Oh my gosh – I really want one!

    Reply
  12. Jessica @ Decor Adventures says

    September 22, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Totally fabulous! And the tips you give are amazing, especially the one about balancing it.

    I was thinking “How did she get the dogs to sit like that?” You are sneaky with your treats!

    Reply
  13. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design says

    September 22, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Oh my gosh Lindsay, you’re seriously brilliant! I love drum shades, but have never imagined making one from an actual drum!! I’m going to feature this on my blog today…it’s way too cool not to share!!

    Reply
  14. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    K, I just posted about this! I love it!!

    http://inside-outdesign.blogspot.com/2011/09/before-after-thursday_22.html

    Reply
  15. Beth says

    September 22, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    This is the best project/play on words I’ve seen in ages – I love it!

    Reply
  16. Jane B says

    September 22, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    I LOVE it!! That’s about the cleverest play on words I’ve seen in a long time. Very timely since “drum” shades are so popular now. Also looks great & serves a purpose. How fabulous in a music room. And how, even with treats, did you get those 2 precious dogs to sit still for a pic? I want to hug both of them, can see why you love them so much!!

    Reply
  17. Jenna, SAS Interiors says

    September 22, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    Genius! So creative Lindsay, but I wouldn’t expect anything else from you!!!
    xo Jenna

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  18. Joy says

    September 22, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    This is such a great idea. My husband and I own a music shop and this is perfect for one of our window displays. Especially to light up at night. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  19. Rebecca says

    September 22, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    Lindsay I CANNOT believe you’ve done this! I thought I was so clever and original coming up with the exact same idea a few months ago. I even bought a little kid sized drum kit on Ebay (couldn’t find a single drum at a reasonable price) in preparation, and haven’t got close to completing it!

    I’m both thrilled that you’ve done it (and helped me figure out how to go about it), and furious that you stole my idea 🙂

    Absolutely fantastic. Well done!

    Rebecca
    http://www.pourameliorer.com

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  20. Sandy says

    September 22, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    It looks so beautiful all lit up! Very creative. It really doesn’t even look like a drum now, just a really cool modern light fixture. Nicely done! Also thanks for the tip on pendant light kits. I like the look of the colored cord.

    Reply
  21. Jenny @ Simcoe Street says

    September 22, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    Dude, this is seriously creative and so awesome!

    Reply
  22. emerald hills says

    September 22, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    I have to say that I don’t know what a real drum shade it… so I like this version 🙂

    Reply
  23. Lindy says

    September 23, 2011 at 4:18 am

    Wow! it goes so well with the room.

    Reply
  24. CherylM. says

    September 23, 2011 at 9:38 am

    Quite literally brillant play on words!!

    Love the dog boys …. they are so adorable!

    Reply
  25. Jessica says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    Great idea, really adds something different. And the dogs are hilarious, this is what my Christmas card looked like…you can see the anticipation in their eyes and a slight lean forward. Oh the things dogs will do for a treat….. =)

    Reply
  26. Beth Batke says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    I saw this on Brooke’s blog! Way original and way cute. Good job!

    Reply
  27. statia says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Brilliant idea.

    Reply
  28. Lisa says

    September 23, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    Oh my gosh! Love it! Hang a few more and you will give a whole new meaning to DRUM LINE!

    Reply
  29. Charlotte | Living Well on the Cheap says

    September 23, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    That is so cool! How creative are you?!?!? I love that especially for a kid’s room who loves music, but it looks surprisingly sophisticated In your hallway. Well done!

    Reply
  30. Sheri Braaksma says

    September 24, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    How awesome is that??? What a great idea. Love it!!! So unique. Way to go

    Reply
  31. Leah says

    September 24, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    SO EXCITED about this! We are expecting a little boy and his nursery is a rockstar/music theme. This will be PERFECT!! THANKS!!

    Reply
  32. Jeanne says

    September 26, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Hi Lindsay! You have just been awarded with the Versatile Blogger Award! Your blog is an inspiration. To find out more about this award check out this post: http://perfectimperfectionsbyjeanne.blogspot.com/2011/09/versatile-blogger-award.html

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  33. Susan says

    September 27, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    I am thrilled with this project ! My son is on his high schol drumline and lives/eats/breathes music ! He is even hoping for a music scholarship to UGA ! Can’t wait to get started on this first thing in the morning using the first tom he ever played ! This will look great along with his old drumsticks and framed music from previous shows !!!!!

    Reply
  34. property in jaipur says

    September 30, 2011 at 4:05 am

    i love drums…

    Reply
  35. Tonya says

    December 4, 2011 at 8:18 am

    Oh, this is AWESOME!!! I’m definitely going to build one for Eric’s music room renovation!

    And for those who want to find cheap drums to use [in a variety of sizes/colors] without traveling around looking at flea markets and thrift stores, you need to visit http://www.shopgoodwill.com. That’s a great way to kick this project off to a perfect start!

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  36. Mark Hardware says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    that is really cool , i must to try this THANKS !!! : )

    Reply
  37. Scott says

    December 23, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    I love it. I have a music theme dining room with clarinet buffet lamps and music related artwork and this is just awesome. However, I need a better explanation on how you were able to hang this light fixture. The associated link works for a fixture with a chain. I don’t understand how the power cord is able to support the weight of the drum. Can you explain? Thanks for the great idea!

    Reply
  38. Lindsay says

    January 5, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    Hi Scott! The cloth cord I used is made to hold some weight without a chain. After I wired it to the ceiling, we tied the cord around the brace across the ceiling box, so it’s not just hanging from the wires in the ceiling. I hope that makes sense!

    Reply
  39. Kevin - DIY Dork says

    June 2, 2012 at 2:09 am

    What a cool idea! I’ve been playing drums for over half my life… and never thought to use one as a literal drum shade. And thanks for the red cord resource… love the modern/vintage looks it gives.

    Reply
  40. Stacey says

    July 29, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Is it possible for you to make one of these for me? How much would you charge? my zip is 17313

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 2, 2012 at 3:00 pm

      Hi Stacey! I’m not able to make one to sell, but I bet you could do it yourself!

      Reply
  41. Janet says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    This is a fabulous idea. I have a large drum that will someday be used as a coffee table and your project will fit in with it perfectly! What a clever woman you are!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 11, 2012 at 2:29 pm

      Thanks, Janet!

      Reply
  42. Lennie says

    December 7, 2012 at 11:12 am

    Wow! My awesome son, the drummer, is turning 16 on 12/12/12 and I am wanting something very special & unique for a unique birthday. THIS IS IT!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  43. Shaunte' says

    December 19, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    This drum light totally rocks! Have to show this to my boys… You’re very talented and creative.

    Reply
  44. Christine says

    February 1, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    This looks great! I am planning to use a ‘drum’ shade for my son’s big kid room. I just need to figure out a way to work it with the ceiling fan (a much needed item in our home).

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      February 6, 2013 at 3:11 pm

      Thanks, Christine! Have you seen the different tutorials on using a regular drum shade on a fan? Here’s one from my friend Sarah: http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2011/04/prettying-up-ceiling-fan.html Maybe some sort of adaptation of that would work.

      Reply
      • Christine says

        February 7, 2013 at 8:26 am

        Yes, I have that seen tutorial, as well as others. Just a matter of finding something that also pleases my husband’s tastes. (He’s anti-drum shade on the ceiling fan.) Thanks for your reply!

        Reply
        • Lindsay Ballard says

          February 7, 2013 at 9:05 am

          Ha! Yes. Well, that’s always the problem, isn’t it? At least it is at my house… I can generally say to mine, “This is happening, so you can either help me or not.” I’m mean. 😉

          Reply
  45. Julia Kepler says

    February 1, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    This fabulous funky and you…Love it!!!

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    • Lindsay Ballard says

      February 6, 2013 at 3:11 pm

      Thanks, Julia!

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  47. Adelina Priddis says

    July 18, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    I made a different kind of drum shade light about a year ago…hubby kept asking me to use a real drum though. I didn’t think it would work Now I know better, and he can gloat a bit, lol. That looks amazing!

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  48. Tash @ The Dreamhouse Project says

    August 14, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    LOVE this! I’m TOTALLY stealin this idea for the studio my hubby is putting in our basement!

    Reply
  49. Missy says

    August 26, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    This is great! My hubby is a drummer, and this will be adorable in his drum room. Oh,..and those little screw things are called lugs. 🙂

    Reply
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      June 6, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      Actually, they’re called tension rods – the lugs are the part connected to the shell that the rods screw into. Hope your project turned out well, I’m sure your hubby appreciated it!

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  50. shawna sick says

    September 5, 2013 at 11:15 am

    i have a drum and was going to make a coffee table….but i have lots of coffee tables…now i will have a new light.i was trying to find a cool one online to put in my entranceway, now i wil! i wont be able to get my 2 dogs to sit for the photoshot though.they are not even able to be bribed…..as soon as the camera comes out they have to walk up to me to see it. grr thanks for the great idea,

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  51. Scott B says

    October 3, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    As a musician, I really appreciate this idea. Plus it actually works. Great creativity.

    Reply
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    October 8, 2013 at 11:43 am

    Super cool. I love quirkiness!

    Reply
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    May 16, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    Aquired a tom at the dump for free (score!), borrowed a drum key, planned on soaking the hardware in *name brand* cola, then was all like ‘how am I gonna??’ Ah, THIS. Thanks for making it not intimidating!! And taking the time to post it!

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    July 31, 2016 at 3:24 am

    How did you put the drum hoops back on without them sliding down the drum? (As they have a larger diameter than the drum itself)

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    April 20, 2017 at 7:41 am

    Im obviously a few years behind on telling you that this is a GREAT idea. So…this is a GREAT idea! Thanks for posting.
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    Thanks again!

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    This is awesome! I must admit, as a musician I am giggling at your terms from the drum parts. Great diy though, looks great!

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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