Otherwise your drill bit may slide around and make it difficult to get the hole started.
How to make a lamp from a ceramic vase.
We measured and marked the center of the base.
Vikki s lamp is beautiful.
Drill into point where you marked the center of the vase s bottom.
I couldn t resist i thought it would make a cool lamp to go.
Drill from outside to inside.
Use a tape measure to find the centre measuring from opposite sides.
Slide the frayed end of the wire from your lamp kit through the hole and out through the top of the vase.
I do have to say i have learned so much from the comments today that i think i would feel confident in making a lamp of my own if i found a vase to make one with.
I found this beautiful pot in a back room clearance section.
Apply a line of wood glue along the top of the vase.
While the vase s opening naturally accommodates the rod and fixture you ll have to.
Use a 3 8 drill bit and power drill.
Once you have your kit and you ve chosen a vase of any size and shape you can also use a clean glass bottle or another sturdy container carefully drill a hole through the bottom.
Drill a hole in the bottom of the vase.
I love the way it goes with her lovely toile wallpaper.
Using a 3 8 drill bit we made a hole in the bottom of our vase.
Next thread the wiring from the lamp kit through the hole you ve drilled.
Alison also recommends building up the vase with furniture pads so the lamp has a base that the cord can clear.
Start drilling a hole in the center of the base.
We wanted the cord to exit from the bottom so we selected a base which allowed for that.
I have always been drawn to blue and white and the lamp against the wallpaper is just lovely.
Drill a hole through the exact centre of the wood cap.
A cheaper alternative is to roll up your sleeves pull out the power drill and make your own perfect pair by using twin vases and lamp kits.
You may be surprised at how straightforward the process is and of course this tutorial works for anyone who has a solo vase.
To make a porcelain vase into a lamp you ll need to insert a rod and lighting fixture into the body of the vase.
How to completely transform a vintage glass vase lamp.
Turn your vase upside down.
For this project we went all in and took an old rusty lamp with a glass fixture and turned it into a bright re wired faux ceramic beauty.
A pair of matching lamps can be a large investment and it s not always easy to find exactly what you re looking for.
Select an appropriate vase with a stable base or choose an additional base for the bottom.
A ceramic ginger jar was used for this project so the hole was drilled in the center of the lid.
It is best to start drilling the hole at an angle to create a groove.
