How do I make a lamp using a ceramic vase?
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Very good tutorial. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/the-perfect-pair-how-to-make-lamps-from-matching-vases-219635
Here's a Hometalk project that did just that
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/lighting/turn-a-vase-into-a-lamp-523790
Turn a vase into a lamp.
check that pin https://www.pinterest.com/pin/731483164452680366/
Here is an idea:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/451345193901761613/
You can get a conversion kit at any hardware store. Perhaps even at Walmart or Target.
Kathy
Here is a video I found for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYLmYaVXH4g
Hi Kathy, hope this video helps you out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-52Cx6w27k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7o48fZqwCU
You’ll have to buy a masonry drill bit, as a start. What size depends on what lamp parts you expect to install.
You can buy a lamp kit. Might have to drill a hole in the bottom of the vase
Here's a video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-52Cx6w27k
Hi Kathy,
You can buy conversion kits from good DIY stores or Craft Stores which give instructions..............
I will look into that thanks!
You can find the lamp parts at your local home improvement store or online. The hardest part will be drilling the holes through the ceramic, the solution of which you can find doing an online search or using the search bar at the top left on Hometalk.
Here is an idea from Hometalk https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/how-to-make-a-lamp-from-a-vase-2031129
How To Make a Lamp From a Vase
You will need to purchase a lamp kit and a shade. Super easy to do!