An ordinary ceramic vase or jar such as a ginger jar can easily be transformed into a beautiful lamp in just a few steps.
How to make a ceramic lamp.
Most of the other gourd lamps i found were all at least 150.
It started out this loverly shade of electric.
Pull the extra wire sticking out of the socket back into the lamp and snap the brass shell onto the socket cap.
Listen for a clicking sound to signal the shell is locked onto the cap.
Easy old lamp diy makeover.
Mix more epoxy and apply it to the bottom of the base.
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.
We ve already shown you how to make a lamp.
Apply more glue to the top of the base and attach the ring.
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If you don t know what a gourd lamp is here are some in the image below.
Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter.
Add a bulb and your lamp is done.
Old lamps have something really irresistible about them.
Transforming a ceramic lamp base with spray paint.
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Rock the shell back and forth if necessary.
Then ease the ceramic base over the bottle making sure the cord goes under the mouse hole.
Make sure the brass shell has paper insulation.
But maybe you need some help with that lamp kit.
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And they are 230.
I thought this to be a simple spray painting job.
I ve searched high low for the perfect gourd lamp for my house.
This was my victim.
How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp.
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I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25.