How To Make A Ceramic Vase Into A Lamp

I love the way it goes with her lovely toile wallpaper.

How to make a ceramic vase into a lamp.

Vikki s lamp is beautiful. An ordinary ceramic vase or jar such as a ginger jar can easily be transformed into a beautiful lamp in just a few steps. Decorative vases can make attractive table lamps for any room in your home. Select the kit with a fixture pipe that best fits the height of your vase.

I have always been drawn to blue and white and the lamp against the wallpaper is just lovely. All you need is an afternoon and some basic supplies and you ll be on your way to creating a unique light for your home. To make a porcelain vase into a lamp you ll need to insert a rod and lighting. Alison also recommends building up the vase with furniture pads so the lamp has a base that the cord can clear.

There are a few ways to do this that vary with the amount of. You can find the lamp parts at your local home improvement store or online. You may be surprised at how straightforward the process is and of course this tutorial works for anyone who has a solo vase. A pair of matching lamps can be a large investment and it s not always easy to find exactly what you re looking for.

Readily available lamp kits make converting vases to lamps a simple project. Then slide a washer over top of the wiring so it covers the opening of the vase. I do have to say i have learned so much from the comments today that i think i would feel confident in making a lamp of my own if i found a vase to make one with. A lamp kit means no wiring or electrical knowledge is needed.

You can buy washers in a number of sizes so don t forget to bring your vase. Next thread the wiring from the lamp kit through the hole you ve drilled. Drill a hole in the bottom side of the vase where you would prefer the cable to come out. The lamp kit should have a step by step guide of how to place the holder into the vase.

A cheaper alternative is to roll up your sleeves pull out the power drill and make your own perfect pair by using twin vases and lamp kits. You ll need to make sure you put the pipe through the vase before attaching the socket. Using a vase for holding things other than flowers can be a fun hobby. Making a lamp from an old vase is a quirky do it yourself project that lights up your space in a one of a kind way.

With a little bit of time and basic knowledge you can turn something as simple as a vase into a functional item like a lamp. The ability to create something beautiful and functional with your bare hands provides you with a wonderful feeling worth bragging about. How to make a lamp out of a vase.