How To Make A Ceramic Lamp Base

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How to make a ceramic lamp base.

Mix more epoxy and apply it to the bottom of the base. Add a bulb and your lamp is done. Add the lampshade and the finial. Coat the primed porcelain lamp with acrylic spray enamel.

How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp. This was my victim. Spray paint the kit s finial. Wrap the other free end of the wire around the interior lamp socket s other screw.

Wear a face mask and protective gloves while spraying. Apply more glue to the top of the base and attach the ring. Tighten both screws to keep both wire leads under the screw heads. An object to use as your lamp base ie.

Wait three hours for the finished lamp to dry. I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25. Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter. It started out this loverly shade of electric.

I thought this to be a simple spray painting job. Determine where and how the nipple will be installed on your lamp base. Wrap one free end of one lamp cord wire around one screw on the interior lamp socket. Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look.

Rewire the lamp following the kit s directions. 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. Then ease the ceramic base over the bottle making sure the cord goes under the mouse hole. If you don t know what a gourd lamp is here are some in the image below.

Use painter s tape to cover the rod above the bottle. Spray paint the lamp and the bottle. Add a second coat of paint if necessary and allow it to dry. I ve searched high low for the perfect gourd lamp for my house.

Maintain an 8 inch distance between the lamp and the spray nozzle as you apply. Wood old books a globe your own imagination is the limit here. And they are 230.