Learn How to Make a Lamp out of a Vase

Ever wanted to have a nice lamp for your bedroom or lounge? Well, this article will tell you how to create a nice lamp out of a simple vase. Click here for more updates.
 

Steps

1. 1
   Clean and dry your vase.
2. 2
   Using a glass drill bit, Drill a small hole (for the lamp assembly) in the bottom center. Then drill a hole (for the wires) on the side toward the bottom of the vase.
3. 3
   Install a lamp kit. The kit should have instructions but each will be different. The "Westinghouse #70025 Make A Lamp Kit" kit is one of the best on the market.
4. 4
   Use the plumbing pipe and run it down the center of the vase as a central column. You run wires through here and out of the hole at the side.
5. 5
   Use epoxy glue to glue the central column in place.
6. 6
   Add a light bulb and a small lampshade.

Warnings

• Be careful with the drill and glue. Try not to smash the drill bit!

  Things You'll Need

• Power drill
• Glass or ceramic cutting drill bit
• Lamp kit
• Plumbing pipe cut to the right size
• Epoxy glue
• Light bulb
• Small lampshade
• An old vase
• Water
• Bleach
• Sponge