How To Make A Lamp From A Ceramic Vase

Next thread the wiring from the lamp kit through the hole you ve drilled.

How to make a lamp from a ceramic vase. I couldn t resist i thought it would make a cool lamp to go. We wanted the cord to exit from the bottom so we selected a base which allowed for that. Otherwise your drill bit may slide around and make it difficult to get the hole started. Use a tape measure to find the centre measuring from opposite sides.

A pair of matching lamps can be a large investment and it s not always easy to find exactly what you re looking for. Using a 3 8 drill bit we made a hole in the bottom of our vase. You may be surprised at how straightforward the process is and of course this tutorial works for anyone who has a solo vase. How to completely transform a vintage glass vase lamp.

Use a 3 8 drill bit and power drill. We measured and marked the center of the base. This is the ideal tutorial for glass vase lamps in need of a serious makeover. Vikki s lamp is beautiful.

I love the way it goes with her lovely toile wallpaper. Drill a hole through the exact centre of the wood cap. A ceramic ginger jar was used for this project so the hole was drilled in the center of the lid. Apply a line of wood glue along the top of the vase.

Regularly 100 marked down to 25. Drill a hole in the bottom of the vase. How to make a lamp from a vase instructions. Alison also recommends building up the vase with furniture pads so the lamp has a base that the cord can clear.

Drill from outside to inside. Start drilling a hole in the center of the base. Turn your vase upside down. Select an appropriate vase with a stable base or choose an additional base for the bottom.

For this project we went all in and took an old rusty lamp with a glass fixture and turned it into a bright re wired faux ceramic beauty. 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. I found this beautiful pot in a back room clearance section. 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.

To make a porcelain vase into a lamp you ll need to insert a rod and lighting fixture into the body of the vase. Slide the frayed end of the wire from your lamp kit through the hole and out through the top of the vase. Once you have your kit and you ve chosen a vase of any size and shape you can also use a clean glass bottle or another sturdy container carefully drill a hole through the bottom. It is best to start drilling the hole at an angle to create a groove.