DIY Lighted Wall Sconce
9 Materials
$25
2 Days
Easy
I had an idea for a custom wall sconce. Found Some metal wall sconces in the closet that originally had metal candle holders that hung from them. I wanted to use them on boards that were done to match headboard I made previously and hang lanterns that I purchased at gift department of local pharmacy.
I had some scrap 1x4x8 boards and 1/4 inch panel board that were given to me and I wanted to make use of them. I cut four 1x6 boards to desired size(2 for each sconce), and 4 strips of the panel board to cover center. I nailed the panel board in place on each side using 5/8 inch nails.
- I checked to see which side had the best wood grain and chose the opposite side to install hanging hardware.
I stained them using weathered grey stain. I used a cut up T-shirt and dipped it in stain and lightly wiped it onto board, I let dry overnight.
I placed the metal sconces on to get an idea on placement later.
I added some silver acrylic paint to clear wax and lightly dipped a brush and painted a layer on each one.
Then I added dark wax.
I added white wax and let dry overnight.
I sanded lightly with fine sandpaper.
Then I added a thin coat of white wax And mounted metal sconce. I placed the lanterns on and hung them on the wall.
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Wow! Very nice and love your handcrafted headboard as well! Awesome job!
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Looks really awesome. I might get it a try if my husband cuts the wood. I'm afraid of saws :-)
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It’s a few easy cuts, hopefully he will do it for you. Good luck
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how did you make them light up ?
Love this project. Do they light up?
Have you been doing this for quite a while?....how would a novice, such as I, know to add silver paint to clear wax...then dark wax...then white wax..then sand and another coat of white wax? I probably would have stopped at grey stain...lol..having no concept of adding clear, dark, white and white wax again. I should have gone to wax class in college, but think it was only offered at 8:00 AM..project looks great though!!