Convert Ceramic Vase To Lamp

I also found out that when drilling porcelain you must keep the area wet because the drilling generates lots of heat.

Convert ceramic vase to lamp.

Among the projects you can undertake is turning the vase into a 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. A pair of matching lamps can be a large investment and it s not always easy to find exactly what you re looking for.

There are a few ways to do this that vary with the amount of drilling and equipment involved. Next thread the wiring from the lamp kit through the hole you ve drilled. 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. 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.

A lamp kit means no wiring or electrical knowledge is needed. 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. You want a vase large enough to allow you to work with but also stable enough to support the fixtures you are. Then slide a washer over top of the wiring so it covers the opening of the vase.

You may be surprised at how straightforward the process is and of course this tutorial works for anyone who has a solo vase. Secure the wires with a bolt. Method 1 of 2. That way you can easily pick one out that fits.