How To Make A Ceramic Lamp Base

I thought this to be a simple spray painting job.

How to make a ceramic lamp base.

Tighten both screws to keep both wire leads under the screw heads. If you don t know what a gourd lamp is here are some in the image below. Wood old books a globe your own imagination is the limit here. Spray paint ceramic spray paint lamps painting lamps spray painting painting tricks painting.

Such a nice blog on easy old lamp diy makeover transforming a ceramic lamp base with spray paint 1 and i hope you keep update us with such great tips and information in future too. And they are 230. How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp. Allow the paint to dry.

Wait three hours for the finished lamp to dry. Wrap one free end of one lamp cord wire around one screw on the interior lamp socket. Maintain an 8 inch distance between the lamp and the spray nozzle as you apply. An object to use as your lamp base ie.

Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look. Coat the primed porcelain lamp with acrylic spray enamel. Spray paint the kit s finial. Mix more epoxy and apply it to the bottom of the base.

Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter. Wear a face mask and protective gloves while spraying. Then ease the ceramic base over the bottle making sure the cord goes under the mouse hole. Determine where and how the nipple will be installed on your lamp base.

This was my victim. Screwdriver drill and a inch drill bit depending on our lamp base you may not need to drill a hole an i like that lamp diy lamp making kit step one. Add a bulb and your lamp is done. Apply spray paint to ceramic lamp base in a smooth side to side sweep.

Wrap the other free end of the wire around the interior lamp socket s other screw. I ve searched high low for the perfect gourd lamp for my house. Apply more glue to the top of the base and attach the ring. It started out this loverly shade of electric.

I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25. Add the lampshade and the finial. Spray paint the lamp and the bottle.