Create a DIY Table Lamp From a Vase - It's Easier Than You Think!

This lamp is perfect for any room in your home, and it makes a great statement piece. It's also super easy to make, so even if you're not the most handy person, you can still successfully complete this project.

You will need a seven-inch cork trivet that will become the table lamp base.

You will also need a pile of one and a half-inch wooden beads and some smaller ones, as well as butcher string.

1. Measure and cut string

To start building my DIY lamp, I took the string and wrapped it loosely around the trivet to get a rough idea of how long I needed to make the beaded garland.

In order to tie the string, I cut off a bit more than what I needed.

2. Double knot the end of the string

Next, I double-knotted the end of my string and threaded it onto a large yarn needle. This made it easier to string on the beads when making the beaded garland.  

3. Create the wood bead garland

I started the garland by adding three of the larger wooden beads.

Then I added on some smaller beads. The smaller ones are just under an inch and I added two of them. I continued this pattern of three large to two small until my string was almost full.  

Once the beads were strung, I used a large glass cylinder to make sure I had the right length. It was the same cylinder that I will stack them around later.  

With the length correct, I threaded the needle through the knot in the end and tied it in a tight knot.  

I then continued making the sets of beads until I had enough to fill up the entire outside of the cylinder.  

4. Spray paint the cork trivet

With the bead garlands done, I took some almond spray paint from Krylon and sprayed the trivet.  

5. Glue the trivet to the glass vase

I let the paint dry and when it was dry, I took some contact cement and attached it to the bottom of the glass cylinder.  

I removed all the beaded garlands from the cylinder vase for this step, to make sure I was attaching the pieces correctly.

6. Replace the garlands

After the glue was set, I took my beads and put them back over the top of the glass cylinder. I just laid them one on top of the other, continuing this way until I reached the top of the vase.

I didn't have to attach the beads together at all since they sat nice and snugly one on top of the other.  

7. Add a spindle

Once I had that done, I took my contact cement and put a bit on the inside bottom of the glass vase and glued down a Styrofoam block and an old spindle.  

8. Assemble the light

When the glue was fully dry, I began assembling my lamp by stringing a puck light to the inside of a lamp shade. 

9. Attach the shade to the spindle

To finish off the project, I placed the lampshade onto the spindle of my DIY lamp holder.  

Create a DIY table Lamp from a Vase

I absolutely love how this project turned out! It looks gorgeous in my living room.

If I don't want to use it as a lamp, I can easily remove the shade, spindle, and foam and use it as a vase. It's so versatile, and I'm so happy with the final product. 

Let me know in the comments what you think, I always love hearing your thoughts.

See you next time!