The Newtown pendant light features an oval black wire lampshade suspended from a round black metal canopy. The wire shade creates a fascinating play of light and shadow as soon as the light is on. The ...

Today on Modern Builds, I'm making my first project on the lathe: a hanging, wooden pendant light. I'm a complete novice woodturner and learning as I go, so don't try and learn from me on this video.

If you have a reasonably high ceiling or need fixtures to use over a dining table or kitchen island, a hanging pendant is a good choice for ambient light that is softer and nicer than overhead ...