How to completely transform a vintage glass vase lamp.
How to make a lamp from a ceramic vase.
Drill from outside to inside.
Select an appropriate vase with a stable base or choose an additional base for the bottom.
Drill a hole in the bottom of the 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.
While the vase s opening naturally accommodates the rod and fixture you ll have to.
Slide the frayed end of the wire from your lamp kit through the hole and out through the top of the vase.
It is best to start drilling the hole at an angle to create a groove.
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.
Drill into point where you marked the center of the vase s bottom.
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.
Next thread the wiring from the lamp kit through the hole you ve drilled.
Start drilling a hole in the center of the base.
Drill a hole through the exact centre of the wood cap.
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.
We wanted the cord to exit from the bottom so we selected a base which allowed for that.
Vikki s lamp is beautiful.
Use a 3 8 drill bit and power drill.
I found this beautiful pot in a back room clearance section.
Otherwise your drill bit may slide around and make it difficult to get the hole started.
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.
A ceramic ginger jar was used for this project so the hole was drilled in the center of the lid.
Use a tape measure to find the centre measuring from opposite sides.
I love the way it goes with her lovely toile wallpaper.
We measured and marked the center of the base.
Turn your vase upside down.
I have always been drawn to blue and white and the lamp against the wallpaper is just lovely.
Apply a line of wood glue along the top of the vase.
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.
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To make a porcelain vase into a lamp you ll need to insert a rod and lighting fixture into the body of the vase.
