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.
How to make a lamp from a ceramic 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.
I found this beautiful pot in a back room clearance section.
We measured and marked the center of the base.
You may be surprised at how straightforward the process is and of course this tutorial works for anyone who has a solo vase.
Select an appropriate vase with a stable base or choose an additional base for the bottom.
It is best to start drilling the hole at an angle to create a groove.
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.
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.
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.
A ceramic ginger jar was used for this project so the hole was drilled in the center of the lid.
Turn your vase upside down.
Drill a hole in the bottom of the vase.
Otherwise your drill bit may slide around and make it difficult to get the hole started.
To make a porcelain vase into a lamp you ll need to insert a rod and lighting fixture into the body of the vase.
Start drilling a hole in the center of the base.
This is the ideal tutorial for glass vase lamps in need of a serious makeover.
Using a 3 8 drill bit we made a hole in the bottom of our vase.
Use a tape measure to find the centre measuring from opposite sides.
We wanted the cord to exit from the bottom so we selected a base which allowed for that.
Next thread the wiring from the lamp kit through the hole you ve drilled.
I couldn t resist i thought it would make a cool lamp to go.
Drill from outside to inside.
Slide the frayed end of the wire from your lamp kit through the hole and out through the top of the vase.
Drill a hole through the exact centre of the wood cap.
Apply a line of wood glue along the top of the vase.
Alison also recommends building up the vase with furniture pads so the lamp has a base that the cord can clear.
While the vase s opening naturally accommodates the rod and fixture you ll have to.
How to make a lamp from a vase instructions.
I love the way it goes with her lovely toile wallpaper.
I have always been drawn to blue and white and the lamp against the wallpaper is just lovely.
Use a 3 8 drill bit and power drill.
