It is best to start drilling the hole at an angle to create a groove.
How to make a lamp from a ceramic vase.
Otherwise your drill bit may slide around and make it difficult to get the hole started.
We measured and marked the center of the base.
I found this beautiful pot in a back room clearance section.
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.
We wanted the cord to exit from the bottom so we selected a base which allowed for that.
I love the way it goes with her lovely toile wallpaper.
Start drilling a hole in the center of the base.
How to make a lamp from a vase instructions.
A pair of matching lamps can be a large investment and it s not always easy to find exactly what you re looking for.
This is the ideal tutorial for glass vase lamps in need of a serious makeover.
Vikki s lamp is beautiful.
To make a porcelain vase into a lamp you ll need to insert a rod and lighting fixture into the body of the vase.
While the vase s opening naturally accommodates the rod and fixture you ll have to.
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.
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.
Alison also recommends building up the vase with furniture pads so the lamp has a base that the cord can clear.
I have always been drawn to blue and white and the lamp against the wallpaper is just lovely.
Drill from outside to inside.
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.
Drill a hole in the bottom of the vase.
Use a tape measure to find the centre measuring from opposite sides.
I couldn t resist i thought it would make a cool lamp to go.
A ceramic ginger jar was used for this project so the hole was drilled in the center of the lid.
Regularly 100 marked down to 25.
Turn your vase upside down.
Select an appropriate vase with a stable base or choose an additional base for the bottom.
Drill into point where you marked the center of the vase s bottom.
Drill a hole through the exact centre of the wood cap.
Using a 3 8 drill bit we made a hole in the bottom of our vase.
Next thread the wiring from the lamp kit through the hole you ve drilled.
Apply a line of wood glue along the top of the vase.
You may be surprised at how straightforward the process is and of course this tutorial works for anyone who has a solo vase.
