Convert Ceramic Vase To Lamp

Vase with fitted lamp holder the trick is to use a circular diamond drill bit and use it very slowly on the ceramic base in order to drill the flex and rod holes to avoid shattering the vase.

Convert ceramic vase to lamp.

A lamp kit means no wiring or electrical knowledge is needed. Method 1 of 2. Secure the wires with a bolt. Next thread the wiring from the lamp kit through the hole you ve drilled.

Among the projects you can undertake is turning the vase into a lamp. You want a vase large enough to allow you to work with but also stable enough to support the fixtures you are. You may be surprised at how straightforward the process is and of course this tutorial works for anyone who has a solo vase. Then slide a washer over top of the wiring so it covers the opening of the vase.

Vikki said i did some research online before i started working on the vase turned lamp. An ordinary ceramic vase or jar such as a ginger jar can easily be transformed into a beautiful lamp in just a few steps. Making the lamp with drilling 1. I learned i would need to use a glass tile bit to drill the hole in the bottom of the vase to accommodate the lamp pipe and cord.

I also found out that when drilling porcelain you must keep the area wet because the drilling generates lots of heat. 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. All you need is an afternoon and some basic supplies and you ll be on your way to creating a unique light for your home. A pair of matching lamps can be a large investment and it s not always easy to find exactly what you re looking for.