How To Make A Ceramic Lamp Base

Apply more glue to the top of the base and attach the ring.

How to make a ceramic lamp base.

Spray paint the lamp and the bottle. Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look. Maintain an 8 inch distance between the lamp and the spray nozzle as you apply. Rewire the lamp following the kit s directions.

Determine where and how the nipple will be installed on your lamp base. Add the lampshade and the finial. Such a nice blog on easy old lamp diy makeover transforming a ceramic lamp base with spray paint 1 and i hope you keep update us with such great tips and information in future too. I thought this to be a simple spray painting job.

How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp. Wait three hours for the finished lamp to dry. Mix more epoxy and apply it to the bottom of the base. Coat the primed porcelain lamp with acrylic spray enamel.

Screwdriver drill and a inch drill bit depending on our lamp base you may not need to drill a hole an i like that lamp diy lamp making kit step one. An object to use as your lamp base ie. Use painter s tape to cover the rod above the bottle. I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25.

Add a bulb and your lamp is done. This was my victim. Apply spray paint to ceramic lamp base in a smooth side to side sweep. Wrap the other free end of the wire around the interior lamp socket s other screw.

If you don t know what a gourd lamp is here are some in the image below. Wear a face mask and protective gloves while spraying. Wrap one free end of one lamp cord wire around one screw on the interior lamp socket. Spray paint ceramic spray paint lamps painting lamps spray painting painting tricks painting.

Wood old books a globe your own imagination is the limit here. Tighten both screws to keep both wire leads under the screw heads. And they are 230. It started out this loverly shade of electric.

Then ease the ceramic base over the bottle making sure the cord goes under the mouse hole. Allow the paint to dry. I ve searched high low for the perfect gourd lamp for my house.