Making A Lamp From A Ceramic Vase

You may be surprised at how straightforward the process is and of course this tutorial works for anyone who has a solo vase.

Making a lamp from a ceramic vase.

Then slide a washer over top of the wiring so it covers the opening of the vase. There are a few ways to do this that vary with the amount of. This pottery episode is the 100th of this pottery series thank you guys. Add 1 inch and cut the threaded rod to that length with a hacksaw.

I love the way it goes with her lovely toile wallpaper. Making a lamp from an old vase is a quirky do it yourself project that lights up your space in a one of a kind way. This is the ideal tutorial for glass vase lamps in need of a serious makeover. 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.

You can buy washers in a number of sizes so don t forget to bring your vase. How to completely transform a vintage glass vase lamp. Hello guys our new pottery video. How to make a lamp out of a vase.

Next thread the wiring from the lamp kit through the hole you ve drilled. An ordinary ceramic vase or jar such as a ginger jar can easily be transformed into a beautiful lamp in just a few steps. 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. I have always been drawn to blue and white and the lamp against the wallpaper is just lovely.

To make a porcelain vase into a lamp you ll need to insert a rod and lighting. Slide the frayed end of the wire from your lamp kit through the hole and out through the top of the vase. My lamp measures 11 inches from the top of the neck to the bottom of the vase. Alison also recommends building up the vase with furniture pads so the lamp has a base that the cord can clear.

Using a vase for holding things other than flowers can be a fun hobby. Vikki s lamp is beautiful. A pair of matching lamps can be a large investment and it s not always easy to find exactly what you re looking for. A lamp kit means no wiring or electrical knowledge is needed.

It s a good idea to practice on a scrap piece of ceramic to get the hang of how hard you need to press. 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. Apply a bit of pressure but take it easy or you will break the vase. Among the projects you can undertake is turning the vase into a lamp.

This will be a slow process that may seem difficult.