Brass Lamp Finds New Life As Hanging Planter

I'm finally finished with the brass lamp turned flower basket. Thanks to inspiration from all of the other members on HomeTalk.com, I was able to see a use for this brass lamp rather than going into the trash. The lamp was easy to take apart and was built in sections. Where the lightbulb goes is actually a carrying handle or a place to hang the basket from. I'm currently looking for a bird I can put in the middle so it looks like it's perched in the middle of the handle. As for the color, I used Rustoleums Aged Copper for the look and I'm pretty impressed with the color of the paint. One thing I learned during this project is that I should have spray painted after the final assembly, not before as I had to perform touch up work due to scratches and chipped paint. Now when I see lamps, I see them as potential hanging flower baskets and flower vases.

10 Comments

Donna R Lumberton, TX

Very clever. You are receiving a standing ovation! This was worth the wait and it looks beautiful. You have a very creative mind and you will have all our minds racing with possibilities now!

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
Becky J Troy, IL

bravo!

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

Very creative Jeff.

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

OK, they stole all my words! Clever, creative - how 'bout ingenious!! Looks FANtabulous there Jeff!!

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 1
Sue brigle Montgomery, MI

very creative!

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
Jeff C Broadview Heights, OH

Thank you all for the great comments. Next time you see a lamp in the trash, see if you could tear it apart and turn it into something great like this. I feel pretty darn good to take something trashy and make something useful again.

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 3
Alisa Inman Loudon, TN

Clever!

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Sooooooo Jeff - whatcha got up yer sleeve to surprise & awe us with next?? We're ALL waiting . . . . . ;~)

on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 0
Beckie @ Infarrantly Crea... Greenwood, IN

What a great recycle. I love it Jeff!

on Aug 24, 2012 · Like 0
Sue A De Forest, WI

Nice!!

on May 17, 2013 · Like 0