How To Make A Ceramic Lamp Base

Add a second coat of paint if necessary and allow it to dry.

How to make a ceramic lamp base.

How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp. Coat the primed porcelain lamp with acrylic spray enamel. I thought this to be a simple spray painting job. 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.

Apply spray paint to ceramic lamp base in a smooth side to side sweep. Mix more epoxy and apply it to the bottom of the base. Apply more glue to the top of the base and attach the ring. I ve searched high low for the perfect gourd lamp for my house.

Spray paint ceramic spray paint lamps painting lamps spray painting painting tricks painting. I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25. And they are 230. Determine where and how the nipple will be installed on your lamp base.

Tighten both screws to keep both wire leads under the screw heads. Add a bulb and your lamp is done. Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look. It started out this loverly shade of electric.

This was my victim. Use painter s tape to cover the rod above the bottle. Maintain an 8 inch distance between the lamp and the spray nozzle as you apply. Spray paint the lamp and the bottle.

Wear a face mask and protective gloves while spraying. If you don t know what a gourd lamp is here are some in the image below. Wrap one free end of one lamp cord wire around one screw on the interior lamp socket. 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.

Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter. Allow the paint to dry. An object to use as your lamp base ie. Then ease the ceramic base over the bottle making sure the cord goes under the mouse hole.

Spray paint the kit s finial. Rewire the lamp following the kit s directions. Wrap the other free end of the wire around the interior lamp socket s other screw.