How To Make A Ceramic Lamp Base

Maintain an 8 inch distance between the lamp and the spray nozzle as you apply.

How to make a ceramic lamp base.

Wrap one free end of one lamp cord wire around one screw on the interior lamp socket. Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look. An object to use as your lamp base ie. Add a bulb and your lamp is done.

Wear a face mask and protective gloves while spraying. If you don t know what a gourd lamp is here are some in the image below. Spray paint ceramic spray paint lamps painting lamps spray painting painting tricks painting. Spray paint the lamp and the bottle.

And they are 230. Wood old books a globe your own imagination is the limit here. Then ease the ceramic base over the bottle making sure the cord goes under the mouse hole. I thought this to be a simple spray painting job.

Tighten both screws to keep both wire leads under the screw heads. Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter. It started out this loverly shade of electric. 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.

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. I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25. Determine where and how the nipple will be installed on your lamp base. This was my victim.

Wait three hours for the finished lamp to dry. Coat the primed porcelain lamp with acrylic spray enamel. Mix more epoxy and apply it to the bottom of the base. Add the lampshade and the finial.

Wrap the other free end of the wire around the interior lamp socket s other screw. Rewire the lamp following the kit s directions. Add a second coat of paint if necessary and allow it to dry. Spray paint the kit s finial.

How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp. Use painter s tape to cover the rod above the bottle. Apply spray paint to ceramic lamp base in a smooth side to side sweep.