How can I convert a lamp into a pendant light?
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I have a mid century candlestick type lamp, and I want to discard the shade and turn it upside down, mount the bottom of the lamp to the ceiling and have a homemade pendant light for over my kitchen sink!!!!! The wiring is in excellent condition, the light bulb will just be a bare vintage type bulb. And advice is appreciated!
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Attaching it to the ceiling box with the matching box bracket will have to be what you’ll work on first.
Wiring-wise you’ll need to have a grounding wire, as well.
I would suggest having an electrical-savvy friend help you.
So it sounds like you will need to drill holes in base of the light fixture to anchor to
light fixture to ceiling. Does the cord come out of the side of Fixture? If so you will need to take base cover plate off bottom of fixture to expose the wires so you can cut the cord of lamp an pull out of base to wire to power in ceiling box leave about 12 inches of wire on base for wire make up. You can do it! But if you a Fix-it friend have them help out an
start by turning the power to existing light off and Not just the Light Switch ! If not sure which Breaker or fuse turn Light on an start turning off breakers, till light goes out
the go to work Just always be Careful even 110V. Hurts or kills. Good Luck Tr. Have Fun.!
Here's a nice one: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/diy-ceiling-light-from-a-thrift-store-lamp-shade-38864883
DIY Ceiling Light From A Thrift Store Lamp Shade
Here is a really cool tutorial. https://www.ehow.com/how_7509212_convert-lamp-hanging-lamp.html