Customer Project
How to Use Christmas Ornaments to Upgrade a Lamp
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Milk Paint Finish Tablescape
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Brass Chandelier Refresh
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Estimated Time
2 Hours
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Challenge Level
Easy
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Tools & Supplies:
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Lamp
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Lampshade
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Painter's Tape
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Medium Plastic Christmas Ornaments
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Hot Glue Gun
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Floor/Surface protection
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Bowl of Ice Water
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- After finding a lamp with a simple rod structure and platform base, tape-off the light socket and cord for protection.
- Spray-paint the lamp and let dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Glue three ornaments (one at a time) to the base of the lamp so they completely wrap around the rod.
- Add the next layer, gluing one ball on top of the one below so they stack vertically. note: Have a bowl of ice water ready in case you get glue on your hands to minimize the risk of burning.
- After all the ornaments are glued in place, spray-paint and let them dry as above.
- Remove the painter's tape and put the lampshade on your fun new lamp base. I've seen lamps just like this selling for $200! This budget-friendly version only looks expensive.