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My scrap wood lamp with hand painted shade

By Stacy 118 Comments

YEAH! My project that I have been so excited about is finally done!!! I have wanted a lamp in my family room for so long. There are only two lights in the ceiling since my house is so old. I really wanted an antique bridge lamp like I have in my bedroom but they have tiny bases and tip very easily. Not exactly kid friendly. So I decided to make one so I could control the size of the base and make it fit my style. And if I save (a ton) of money that would be great too!

**UPDATE**  Here are a couple of pictures in the day light :) A little better.

The first thing I did was lightly pencil a design onto the lamp shade. I am slightly obsessed with paisley so that is what I chose.
****Update**** I need to clarify something that until someone asked me for the pattern I used, I didn’t realize that I hadn’t explain very well. I didn’t use a pattern. I made up the paisley design as I went. I erased if I didn’t like it. Paisley is easy because anything goes. There is no wrong way. If it looks like a strange amoeba thing, you are good to go!

I used Deco Art paint to paint on the design. Usually when I paint on fabric I use a fabric paint medium. But since this won’t be thrown in the washing machine, I skipped on the medium.

I used a small pointed brush. I can do this pretty quickly. I broke it up into 3 night so I wouldn’t get sick of it. I watched a couple TV shows each night and painted. I enjoy it. If you don’t want to hand paint your shade you can by all means cover your shade in fabric. A little spray adhesive or modpodge and your set.

Now for the base. I had my husband gather up all my scrap pieces of wood from past projects and put them in the basement. My garage is freezing and I am a wuss. I covered everything in the unfinished  part of our basement and turned it into my winter workshop. I cut all the wood with my miter saw. I didn’t even measure. I just grabbed it and cut random sizes. I know, I know. You are totally diggin’ my outfit. Sorry ladies. It is completely custom and takes years to make.

As I was cutting I stacked them up to make sure I was cutting enough to get the height I wanted.

When they were all cut, I sanded the heck out of them. I wanted all the edges and corners to be smooth. I have kids whose heads seem to be magnetically drawn to sharp edges.

I used a bore bit (3/4 inch) to make holes in the center of each one. Again, I did not measure. Great huh? That is probably why I like this project so much.I put the piece I was drilling on top of a piece that would not be used for the lamp.

I did not want the cord coming out of a hole in the very bottom piece or else the lamp would wobble. So I did not drill a hole in the very bottom board. I took the second the last board and drilled a hole on the side that went all the way through until it met up with the center hole. You will get a better idea of what I am talking about when you see me put the cord through this hole a little later. All you need to understand now is that I am a genius for thinking that up.

Here are all the pieces to my lamp puzzle!

Then I stained them all a dark walnut. This is right after I stained them. The stain sinks into the wood slowly. It ended up being lighter than this. I like dark stain for many reasons and one of them is that it hides imperfections quite well. Since this was all scrap wood, there were definitely imperfections!

Time to assemble! I used Gorilla wood glue on the bottom of the board and then added it to the base.

I nail gunned it so it would stay in place while the glue dried. Also, I just like any excuse to pull out my favorite tool :)

Then I strung the cord through.

After that it is pretty much like you are stringing giant beads onto a string. Glue, string it on, nail once or twice and repeat. Now, I need to point out that some of the chunks of wood were too thick to nail. But the glue when dry will be strong enough. I didn’t worry about it. I figured that it was better to have most of them held in place than none of them. I literally just grabbed and stuck it on, then grabbed another. No rhyme or reason. I have found that if you want a truly random look that it is best to make it truly random. Because of that and not measuring anything, this was an EASY project.

Sorry this is a little dark. But it is soooo much prettier in real life. I hope I get better pics in the morning.

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  1. Sarah@AlpinePoppy says

    December 17, 2010 at 5:33 am

    Ummm, I am speechless… I love it so so so much! Seriously I want one! Wow! You know I wanted to meet you the other day, at Jen's cookie party, maybe next time :). I love being your first comment :)

    Reply
  2. Brandi says

    December 17, 2010 at 5:41 am

    WOW! you did a beautiful job on the shade! love the look of the entire lamp!

    Reply
  3. Stacy says

    December 17, 2010 at 5:46 am

    Sarah you are so sweet! Did you not go? I was late and thought maybe I missed you because of that. Definitely next time :)

    Reply
  4. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures/Treasured Moments says

    December 17, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    That's a lot of painting…I hope you win. Great project.

    Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Muse Lodge says

    December 17, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    Amazing!!!

    Reply
  6. Marcy says

    December 17, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    Turned out AMAZING!! Love, love, love the shade, but then I've always like paisley too.

    Reply
  7. Magen says

    December 17, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    OMGOSH… truly one of the best DIY projects I've ever seen!!! I NEEEEED one! Can't wait to see if I can pull one off.

    Reply
  8. Liz says

    December 17, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    That is amazing! Good luck!

    Reply
  9. Melissa says

    December 17, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    That is so cool, I love it!!!!

    Reply
  10. Sarah Takens says

    December 17, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    I'm super impressed with this lamp! What a fabulous idea! and you are remarkably GREAT at drawing and painting pasiley! Best of luck to you!

    Reply
  11. Kim says

    December 17, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    SO.VERY.COOL.

    Reply
  12. Lovin-Life-Piersons says

    December 17, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    LOVE this! So creative.

    Reply
  13. Madigan at madiganmade says

    December 17, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    So impressed! Love the chunky shape the wood creates. What a clever idea.

    Reply
  14. Meadowlark says

    December 18, 2010 at 2:08 am

    Wait!!! You hand drew that kick *ss paisley design? I'm amazed!!!! Very very cool!

    Reply
  15. Serendipity Chic Decor says

    December 18, 2010 at 3:34 am

    Wow…just wow! Every detail is perfect!

    Take care,
    Lisa

    Reply
  16. banclothing says

    December 18, 2010 at 6:31 am

    The stacked scrap wood is such a good idea. As for tea staining; I have seen it come out fantastic but more times it's a flop. I find I want people to know I actually went to the trouble of tea staining so I put too much on. It's subtle and sometimes just looks like a cream shade after….

    Reply
  17. Jennifer says

    December 18, 2010 at 9:46 am

    I love your idea, now all I need to do is wait till morning to try to convince my husband to let me make this, haha.

    http://www.alwaysiwnonder.com
    Having a little GIVEAWAY on my blog for a $20 Home Depot Gift Card if anyone is interested.

    Reply
  18. Kristen says

    December 18, 2010 at 11:37 am

    That looks amazing! I wish I had time and the patience to sit and paint details like that. Oh wait..I can't draw. Smile.

    Reply
  19. One Shabby Old House says

    December 18, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    With ideas like this there should never be a scrap of wood in any landfill. Fabulous job! wonderful idea!

    Reply
  20. Amanda says

    December 18, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    I am head over heels in love with this, totally and completely gorgeous! I personally (as much as I love tea stained things) would not stain that shade, it's too beautiful as it is. I entered several projects in that DIY party and thought I had a pretty good chance until I saw this! If you don't win I'll be shocked. GORGEOUS.

    As a result, I have featured you on Craft Gossip this morning
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/scrap-wood-lamp-with-hand-painted-shade/

    If you would like a "featured by" button, you can grab one here!
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    Reply
  21. Jennifer Dawn says

    December 18, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    I can tell that SO much time went into this, but the result is gorgeous!

    Reply
  22. Lois@frugaldecormom says

    December 18, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    Wow! I'm impressed. It's very unique! I love the lampshade and can't believe you hand painted it! I'm a little jealous of your steady hand! Great job!

    Reply
  23. Bella says

    December 18, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    LOVE IT, how flippin awesome, and I LOVE the paisley design you painted. Good job, and good luck, hope you win.

    Bella :)

    Reply
  24. Emily @ Finding My Aloha says

    December 18, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    So beautiful! I adore your lamp shade! I painted my own lamp shade this summer!

    Reply
  25. Lovely Crafty Home says

    December 18, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    Love this!!! You have inspired me to make my own lamp for my crafting area :) We have tons of scrap wood! Great job :)

    Reply
  26. Meg says

    December 18, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    So love the shade! Great job hand painting! Wow! The base is quite extraordinary! Love it! I'm hoping for a nail gun this Christmas. Cross your fingers! ;)

    Reply
  27. ☞ ⒶⓃⓃⒺ ☜ says

    December 19, 2010 at 1:18 am

    One word…FANTABULOUS!!! Yes, that's a word!

    Reply
  28. Funky Junk Interiors says

    December 19, 2010 at 6:06 am

    Oh my gosh.. this lamp totally rocks! You offered such a fabulous tutorial too. It's so original and looks so cool.

    I've featured the lamp on SNS #61's sidebar this weekend. :)

    Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  29. LP says

    December 19, 2010 at 6:10 am

    This is so awesome! I'm looking for handmade ideas to use for my baby's room and now I want to make one of these for him! :) Great job, thanks for sharing! :)

    Reply
  30. Holly says

    December 19, 2010 at 8:36 am

    I am so in love with this lamp. I want one! Thanks for linking up to the DIY Club. I am a follower here now!
    Holly
    504 Main
    DIY Club

    Reply
  31. adventure knitter says

    December 19, 2010 at 11:56 am

    What an amazing lamp! I'm seriously jealous (of the lamp and your mad skills in general!)

    Reply
  32. Lisa says

    December 20, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    No way! I can't believe you made that yourself! I am in LOVE with your paisley painting! Flawless!

    Reply
  33. Kristtie says

    December 20, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    Fantastic! What a brain storm you had! Mmmm… now you have me thinking…I might have to whip one up. What FUN!

    Reply
  34. lisbonlioness says

    December 20, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    This is mind- blowing. WHOW will not do it any justice… You could sell them for some serious bucks, every house should have one of those lamps. Starting with mine.

    Reply
  35. Elizabeth says

    December 20, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    Love it! This is a craft even my husband would like! Hope you'll come link up to Made with Love Monday :) The party will be open until Friday so feel free to link up multiple projects. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com

    Reply
  36. CarrieJ says

    December 20, 2010 at 11:30 pm

    I love this lamp! I can see it in so many spots in my house, Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  37. ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie says

    December 21, 2010 at 12:09 am

    Congrats on making the Top 10 at The DIY Club!

    Amy

    Reply
  38. lauren@WESTFURNITUREREVIVAL says

    December 21, 2010 at 3:13 am

    the lamp is sooooo cute..

    Reply
  39. April says

    December 21, 2010 at 5:12 am

    You did an awesome job! YOu really did a great job painting the shade! Come link up to my Sew Crafty party…

    http://wildflowersandwhimsy.blogspot.com/2010/12/startin-early-for-orphaned-no-more.html

    Reply
  40. Jeanna says

    December 21, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    All I can say is Awesome! This is great.

    dramaqueenseams.blogspot.com

    Reply
  41. Laree says

    December 21, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Utah State! Hey Aggies all the way! Go Aggies! go Aggies! hey Hey Hey!

    I'm totally inpsired to make my own lamp now. I love this!

    Reply
  42. Marie {Make and Takes} says

    December 21, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Wow! That is so beautiful, both the shade and the stand!! I'd love to have you submit it to the M&T Spotlight: http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight

    Reply
  43. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    December 21, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    This is GENIOUS!!! My mouth is open in amazement….

    Reply
  44. Christine says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Uh, WOW! That is so incredibly clever and beautiful. I will be looking at my scrap wood with new eyes…..

    Reply
  45. C.R.A.F.T. says

    December 22, 2010 at 1:28 am

    this is AWESOME! I'm so impressed right now and I am featuring you next week at MMM :)

    Reply
  46. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    December 22, 2010 at 3:30 am

    You are so clever! What a great idea. I totally think you should tea stain the shade. I've done it. Great results. Tea, sponge brush and you're good to go! Thanks for the great tutorial!

    Reply
  47. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    December 22, 2010 at 3:31 am

    I've seen a picture of this throughout blog land but I hadn't realized that you painted the shade as well! As if the base wasn't awesome enough!! I love this lamp.

    Reply
  48. Emily says

    December 22, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    i am SO impressed with your painting! great job and awesome skills = )

    Reply
  49. Anonymous says

    December 22, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    For the flippin' love – that is so stinkin' cute!!! My daughter totally flipped for it too. We're gonna have a Mom/Daughte day and attempt to make something like it. Could we get you to post your paisley so we can copy them – PLEASE & THANK YOU!!! I can't draw a stick man with a ruler.

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  50. Stacy says

    December 22, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    I just made it up as I went. I didn't use a pattern. I drew it on the shade lightly enough I didn't like a certain paisley I drew, I could erase it. If you want, you could practice on a paper first.

    Reply
  51. Dacia says

    December 22, 2010 at 6:57 pm

    Wow, what an undertaking. It's beautiful!

    Reply
  52. DANA says

    December 22, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    It's linky party time again! I hope to have you come link up and enter my $50 american Express giveaway! Happy holidays!
    -Dana, Saturday Mornings

    http://danajeanward.blogspot.com/2010/12/50-american-express-giveaway-ends.html

    Reply
  53. Shannon says

    December 23, 2010 at 12:35 am

    You're a girl after my own heart! What a great lamp!! Fabulous!!

    Reply
  54. Al McLeary says

    December 23, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    Wow – Anthropologie has nothing on you!

    Reply
  55. Becca says

    December 23, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    Love this! Thanks for linking! I;ll be featuring this on BCD on DEc. 28th!

    Reply
  56. The DIY Show Off says

    December 23, 2010 at 11:41 pm

    So cool Stacey! You did a fantastic job! It's gorgeous!

    Roeshel

    Reply
  57. Andrea | HomageStyle.com says

    December 26, 2010 at 3:29 am

    Love the lamp & the shade!

    The lamp base is so versatile! Each of the wood blocks could be painted different shades of a particular color to match a room. Cubes of wood would look great as well!

    Very creative & very clever!

    And I probably wouldn't tea stain the lamp shade…I don't think the colors of the paisley would pop as nicely on the tea-stained shade.

    Great work!

    Reply
  58. Kristen Duke Photography says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:39 am

    LOVE the texture of the stacks of wood! Verynice!

    Reply
  59. OnCleverMode says

    December 29, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    Amazing work! Love the shade, love the wood!

    Reply
  60. Allison @ House of Hepworths says

    December 30, 2010 at 3:38 am

    Congratulations! You've been featured at this weeks Hookin Up with HoH #30!

    Stop by and grab a button if you'd like! :)

    ~Allison @ House of Hepworths

    Reply
  61. Its So Very Cheri says

    December 30, 2010 at 11:39 am

    I am going to feature you today at my site- itssoverycheri.com

    Cheri
    http://www.itssoverycheri
    http://www.thediyclub.com

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  62. Lindsay says

    December 31, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    This is great! Very unique:)
    Lindsay

    Reply
  63. Joanne says

    January 1, 2011 at 3:31 am

    I love this! The paisley matches my fabric from my window treatment I just made! I love it and love the colors too! Here is a photo before installation. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31628303&l=bee2037ede&id=1540129617

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  64. Beth@The Stories of A2Z says

    January 2, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    At first glance I thought your shade was from Ikea. Amazing that you painted on all that gorgeous detail. Fantastic tutorial and uber creative project!

    Reply
  65. Suzanne says

    January 2, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    An amazing project. Definitely a winner! I'd pay big bucks for that fabulous shade!

    Reply
  66. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says

    January 2, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    That lampshade is simply amazing! You are one talented girl!!!

    Reply
  67. Anonymous says

    January 2, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    WOW just WOW!!!! LOVE IT!!!! I would buy that iin a store;) TOO COOL!!!!!
    Nishi

    Reply
  68. *katie says

    January 6, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    Ditto what everyone else is saying, this is AWESOME!!

    Reply
  69. Megan says

    January 13, 2011 at 12:59 am

    I can't get over how much I love this lamp! I'm featuring you tomorrow on CrazyDomestic.com! Feel free to grab an "I was featured" button!

    http://www.crazydomestic.com/p/grab-button.html

    Reply
  70. Sarah Moore says

    January 15, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    I love this! Im heading into the garage right now to dig through the wood. Thanks!

    Reply
  71. ScrappinCntryGrl says

    January 16, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    Wow…I love to see a GIRL using power tools…see guys, like football it's not just for men! lol…but really, I have wantd to make a lamp out of some "extra" items I have, but scared of the wiring process…thanks for sharing this tutorial!

    Reply
  72. Becky says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    I absolutely LOVE this!!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  73. Anonymous says

    February 11, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    I just found your blog, but I'm loving all the projects. House fix-ups, felt faces, scrap wood, and another mom who knows how to use a miter saw! What could be better? Oh, wait– a USU sweatshirt. Go Aggies!!! I love it!

    I love this lamp. I think I'll make one for my sister, too. She just bought a house, so this would make a good house warming gift.

    Reply
  74. Sue says

    February 28, 2011 at 12:32 am

    Wow, I really love this lamp! Thanks for the great tutorial!

    Reply
  75. Colette says

    March 12, 2011 at 3:34 am

    saw you on studio 5. Can not believe you hand painted that. AMAZING!

    Reply
  76. Lex-a-roo says

    March 19, 2011 at 5:22 am

    THis is soooo neat I can't wait to try it… but I don't have a nail gun I might have to use a bit more muscle driving nails.

    Reply
  77. Forever Young says

    April 11, 2011 at 3:36 am

    I love this idea… How cute and wonderful.

    Reply
  78. Kristie says

    April 25, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    love it, love it, love it. I have the same while boring lamp shape, and un-matching base, now I know what to do. thanks for the inspiration.

    but I do have a question, how do you install the top part where connect with the light bulb? and the plug to the outlet? hehe… I can’t wait to make my own.

    Reply
  79. linda @ craftaholics anonymous says

    May 2, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    Awesome! Another great lamp! big thumbs up over here ;o)
    happy crafting!
    Linda

    Reply
  80. michelle says

    May 3, 2011 at 6:29 am

    Can I please just tell you how much I love this lamp?? It is already on my to do list! Cheap and easy, my 2 favorite things in a project. :)

    Reply
  81. Laura says

    May 9, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    Goodness I LOVE that lamp! And I think we have the same sofa. I just found your blog and i already love it. I am a new follower.

    Reply
  82. Megan says

    May 17, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Holy moly! That is amazing! Really. Great job! Just found your blog via vintage revivals, love it!

    Reply
  83. Jasmine MacDonald says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:45 am

    That is so clever – well done that girl!!! BTW – I found you on Pinterest – someone pinned you!!!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/24361314/
    Thanks for sharing, Jas in Oz

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  84. Megan (duchess) says

    May 18, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    Fantastic! I’m over from Vintage Revival too, but I laughed at the comment right above mine. I just pinned this before commenting. Super creative and beautiful! Way to go!

    Reply
  85. Chessa says

    May 22, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    Your lamp is amazing! I have so many little pieces of scrap wood, I totally want to do this project! Thanks for the tutorial! -Chessa

    Reply
  86. Rachel @ Linesacrossmyface says

    June 9, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    Wow! This is so creative. I love it!

    Reply
  87. Lisa says

    June 11, 2011 at 10:13 am

    thanks for the tutorial. this is amazing. loved every minute of it and can’t wait to make one. you are a crafty crafty lady.

    Reply
  88. Valerene Matthews, Malaysia says

    July 1, 2011 at 12:26 am

    OH-MY-MY!! I LOVE your lamp! You are so clever!!

    Reply
  89. Elizabeth says

    July 24, 2011 at 10:39 am

    LOVE IT~!~!~!

    I am kinda stumped though… I may be asking silly question but how did you do the lamp part of this whole thing… I mean the wiring! I would have loved to see that part! I have never thought to wire my own lamp up and would love to replicate this in short and tall versions! How did you do it?!

    Reply
  90. Lindsay says

    July 28, 2011 at 9:58 am

    I love this project! Great way to use your scrap pieces and the shade is awesome!!

    Reply
  91. Ginger says

    October 13, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    I need a table saw. You are amazing!

    Reply
  92. Jenni says

    October 26, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    Um, this is absolutely AMAZING!!! I’ve been gathering log pieces to do something similar, but am at a loss of how to actually get a lamp to work. What cord, “lamp guts” did you use and where did you purchase them? LOVE your blog!

    Reply
  93. Molly says

    November 7, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Oh wow, this is beautiful! I just pinned it on pintrest, it’s just too awesome!

    Reply
  94. Randee Hallmark says

    November 29, 2011 at 8:42 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! I am your newest follower!!!

    Reply
  95. margot says

    January 12, 2012 at 5:42 am

    Really love this one! Thanks for sharing..

    Reply
  96. Victoria says

    February 2, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    I know this is an old post…I just found you via Vintage Revivals, and I was JUST talking to my husband about how I could make my own chunky floor lamp and then HERE IS YOUR POST about how you did it! I love your blog! Thanks so much for this great post!

    Reply
  97. Callie says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    Hi Stacy! I just found your blog through apartment therapy this week and it’s been so much fun reading about some of your projects! I loove this lamp idea, it has so many gorgeous elements – chunky wood, dark stain, casual elegance, and – wow – handpainting! :) I had one question I was hoping you could answer although I know this post is from awhile ago :| Where did you get a long enough lamp cord? Did you take apart an old lamp? Thanks in advance if you have a chance to answer this! :)

    Reply
  98. Jmo says

    March 30, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    UberCOOL!! You are so talented!

    Reply
  99. Carrie @ The Internet Made Me Do It says

    April 2, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!

    I must make one now…. Thank you for the post (I stumbled across it while reading your post about comments…. So I thought I’d share what I’m thinking this instant! :)

    Reply
  100. glizon says

    December 27, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    its good keep it up. you have any another idea

    Reply
  101. Sarah Thompson says

    November 8, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    Wow! What an amazing idea! I have piles upon piles of scrap wood that I just can’t bring myself to part with. You have got the gears spinning in my head with all sorts of new ideas. Thanks for sharing this beautiful lamp!

    Reply
  102. Erin says

    January 4, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I have the same question some others have… Coul you post or email me about how you did the wiring please! I would make this right now if I knew how to do the wiring. Please please post thanks :)) <3 this is so amazing

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      January 4, 2014 at 5:15 pm

      I don’t have a tutorial on it but here is a video that shows it. There are two wires. One gets wrapped around one screw on the left and one gets wrapped around another screw on the right side. It is super easy.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2xXzIFeB78

      Reply
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  104. Lakshmi Raman says

    October 30, 2014 at 8:03 am

    You gave me a great idea to use scrap wood.
    Could you also please share the details on how you attached the lamp shade and the bulb to the stand.

    Reply
  105. Linda Bussard says

    March 8, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    What a great idea. We have lots of scrap wood but didn’t know what to use it for. Now I know. Love your lamp and the idea. THANKS!

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  106. Daisy says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:45 am

    I know it’s several years later, but I would like to know how thin you had to get the acrylic in order to maintain the color when the light is on. I am getting ready to paint a lampshade, and I need the colors to stay mostly true when the light is on.

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  107. Mandy says

    May 23, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    Wow! That is so cool! Where did you get your inspiration from ??? :)

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