How To Make A Ceramic Lamp Base

Allow the paint to dry.

How to make a ceramic lamp base.

Spray paint ceramic spray paint lamps painting lamps spray painting painting tricks painting. 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. Add the lampshade and the finial.

Wrap the other free end of the wire around the interior lamp socket s other screw. I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25. Wrap one free end of one lamp cord wire around one screw on the interior lamp socket. 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.

Rewire the lamp following the kit s directions. I ve searched high low for the perfect gourd lamp for my house. I thought this to be a simple spray painting job. 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.

Tighten both screws to keep both wire leads under the screw heads. Add a second coat of paint if necessary and allow it to dry. Wear a face mask and protective gloves while spraying. Then ease the ceramic base over the bottle making sure the cord goes under the mouse hole.

Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter. Coat the primed porcelain lamp with acrylic spray enamel. Spray paint the kit s finial. An object to use as your lamp base ie.

Wood old books a globe your own imagination is the limit here. Spray paint the lamp and the bottle. Add a bulb and your lamp is done. It started out this loverly shade of electric.

Use painter s tape to cover the rod above the bottle. This was my victim. Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look. If you don t know what a gourd lamp is here are some in the image below.

Apply more glue to the top of the base and attach the ring. Maintain an 8 inch distance between the lamp and the spray nozzle as you apply. Apply spray paint to ceramic lamp base in a smooth side to side sweep.