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Thrift Store Lamp Makeover

How To create a designer lamp with a thrfit store lamp. Upcycled Lamp with a hobnail inspired design that is a Ballard Design Look Alike
Prep Time2 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 32 minutes
Course: Crafts
Keyword: hobnail, hobnail milk glass, thrift store lamp, Thrifted lamp., upcycled lamp
Author: Rachel
Cost: 72.00

Equipment

  • B6000 Jewelry Glue Clear Rhinestone, Inlay Glue, Pendant Adhesive, HOLIKA 25g Craft Adhesive Glue with Precision Tip Multifunctional Fabric Glue
  • 200 Pieces Half Wooden Beads Unfinished Split Wood Balls Half Crafts Natural Balls for Paint DIY Christmas Ornament DIY Projects Crafts Arts (Natural Wood Color)
  • Shabby Chic Chalk Furniture Paint: Luxurious Chalk Finish Craft Paint for Home Decor, DIY, Wood Cabinets - All-in-One Paints with Rustic Matte Finish [Chalky White] - (8.5 oz Covers 32 sf)
  • FenchelShades.com 16" Top Diameter x 16" Bottom Diameter 12" Height Cylinder Drum Lampshade USA Made (Linen White)
  • Lamp Harp 8 Inch, Saangseon Light Duty Antique Brass Lamp Shade Holder Replacement with Finial and Detachable 3/8 Saddle Base, Set of 2 DIY Lighting Accessories
  • Chalk Paint Brush Set – 3 Pcs Chalk Paint for Furniture Natural Bristle Painting & Waxing Brushes, Painting Stencil, DIY Furniture, Home Decor, Card Making, DIY Art Crafts
  • Lamp Finials 2-Pack (Wood Ball, 1-3/8" Tall), Secure Lampshade to Table/Floor/Pendant Lamps, Paintable Decorative Natural Pine Replacement Finial Set, 1/4-27 IPS Pipe Compatible, American Business
  • Krylon K04101000 Spray Paint, 12 Ounce (Pack of 1), Classic White, 12 Oz

Materials

  • Thrifted Lamp
  • Split Wood Balls
  • e6000 Glue
  • Chalk Paint
  • Chalky Spray Paint
  • Replacement Lampshade
  • Repalcement Lamp Harp

Instructions

  • Clean and paint lamp with chalk paint
  • Measure for faux hobnail placement at center of the lamp
  • Mark placement around the center of the lamp approximately 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • Measure above and below the center line the same distance.
  • Use e6000 glue to attached the split wood balls to the lamp base where marked.
  • As you begin to work above and below the center of the lamp, try to keep the balls aligned and spaced the small.
  • The closer to the top and bottom, you will need to bring them closer together to keep them aligned.
  • Work in sections to avoid the balls slipping. Lay the lamp on it's side and work at the top. Once the glue is partically set, you can more to another area.
  • Once the lamp based is covered, use Chalky White Spray Paint to cover over all the wood balls. Cover the harp and other hardware before spraying.
  • Add new lamp shade and new harp.

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