I've been wanting one of these. . . forever. . . but I sure wasn't willing to pay the high price being asked!
This fall, while at a garage sale, I found an Oneida Silver plated Coffeepot for $3. Now that's more like it! Then I put it away when I got home until I had a bit more time. Now was the time! I picked up a lamp-making kit $8, steel nipple and hex bolts packages (about $2 each) all at The Home Depot. The lamp shade I found recently at a trip to the thrift store for $1.99. (That's what prompted my memory of the coffeepot.)
I began by drilling out the top ornate piece on the coffeepot lid. You can do it ladies. Just go out to the garage. Head towards hub's tools, grab the drill, find a large drill bit, make sure the drill is in the F (forward) not R (reverse position) and GO!! Drill it from the underside of the lid and it'll pop right off!
Next, drill a hole for the cord to be fed through.
Secure the steel nipple with hex bolts. . . one on top and one underneath the lid. Easy Peasy!
Make sure the steel nipple is level then tighten down the hex bolts.
Start feeding the cord UP through the hole you drilled towards the bottom of the coffeepot.
Thread it through the top UNDERSIDE first, then feed it out the top.
SEE??
Now, just follow along with the instructions on the back of the lamp making package. The directions are extremely clear. I chose to add the harp neck, even though the lamp shade I used did not need a harp. I just like to plan ahead for the future. . . in case I change out my shade and the next one has a frame for a harp. It's easier to just add it now than having to take it apart to add it later. . . how do I know? Done it!
Add the socket pieces. . . according to the package directions.
Prepare your wiring. . . .secure the wire ends to the two screws on the socket. Confirm you have the ground wire going to the ground screw. All on the package directions ladies!
And you're DONE!! And it only cost around $17!
And now my new lamp has a permanent home. . . at our built in kitchen desk. . . and I'm Liking IT!!Blessings. . . until next time,
Sher
13 comments:
Oh shucks, you make it look so simple! Cute, cute lamp!
Wow! You did that? I love your new lamp and I thought you bought it in a special shop. Great job! ~Adrienne~
That was an excellent tutorial Sher...but I won't be tackling that anytime soon... LOL
I don't think there is anything you can't accomplish after seeing what all you did to decorate your cottage & your beautiful home.
;-) Bo
Fabulous. The first time I saw one of these, I was in Atlanta. They were soooo expensive. You made it look so easy...I may have to look for a silver teapot now.
♥, Susan
Hi Sher,
Love It!
Have a great wk.
Blessins',Lib
Impressive AND adorable! I want one now:)
Boy, that takes my breath away. You are a genius!!!
I LOVED the posts about your beautiful cottage. It looks like Heaven on Earth!!! And even more impressive is that you and your hubby built it.
And...I agree with you...your youngest in the photo is TOTALLY adorable! : )
It's gorgeous Sher! I'd love to have one of those lamps, too. I'll keep my eye out for pots. Thank you for the great tutorial.
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Cute, cute, cute! And you made it look so easy.
Thanks for your visits while I was on my trip. We stayed so busy that my computer time was taken up with doing a post each day and downloading my photos. It sure feels good to be home and able to blog again.
Hugs!
Kat
Sher, I love it! Great idea!
Cathy
Sher, I just love your little lamp! I've never done that before, but it does look easy. With all my electrical projects, I'm sure I could tackle this one too. Now you've got a very unique one-of-a kind lamp to enjoy!
I really did love that baker's rack, but don't have one single place I could put it here. I've already got a HUGE iron bakers rack outside on the patio that I got from Grandma's house, remember I painted it aqua. So, I really have no room. I did think that was a very unique piece though.
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Sher, I am so glad to know how to do this! now if I can remember it! Love it!
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