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This is a very easy, cheap project that uses easy-to-find materials. It requires no special skills or tools. Once you have the base completed, you can quickly make customized "shades" for any occasion.
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For this project you'll need:
1. One extension cord. You need the type that has a flat end with three outlets. There is usually one outlet on one side and two on the other; the bottom two can be covered with an attached safety plug thing. Check out the photo to see what I'm talking about.
2. One glass ashtray. Mine came from Wal-Mart and is made by Anchor Hocking. The extension cord's business end needs to fit inside the ashtray as shown.
3. A plug-in light bulb socket. It's just what it looks like; you plug it into an outlet and screw in a bulb. I can't remember where I got it but it was probably at a hardware store.
4. A flicker bulb. These are in the candelabra bulb section and run about $3 each. They have two flat plates inside them that make an orange, flickery light, and they use 3-7 watts. Do NOT use a regular candelabra bulb. Regular bulbs throw off a lot of heat and could become a fire hazard.
5. Florist's tacky putty. You can get this in the floral section. It comes in rolls and is usually green. Don't try to use Sticky Tack (the stuff you use to stick posters to the wall). It's not strong enough. You could probably use duct tape if you can't find the putty.
6. One sheet of decorative 12 x 12 scrapbook paper. You might want to get an extra sheet, just in case.
7. Clear tape, ruler, and scissors
1. One extension cord. You need the type that has a flat end with three outlets. There is usually one outlet on one side and two on the other; the bottom two can be covered with an attached safety plug thing. Check out the photo to see what I'm talking about.
2. One glass ashtray. Mine came from Wal-Mart and is made by Anchor Hocking. The extension cord's business end needs to fit inside the ashtray as shown.
3. A plug-in light bulb socket. It's just what it looks like; you plug it into an outlet and screw in a bulb. I can't remember where I got it but it was probably at a hardware store.
4. A flicker bulb. These are in the candelabra bulb section and run about $3 each. They have two flat plates inside them that make an orange, flickery light, and they use 3-7 watts. Do NOT use a regular candelabra bulb. Regular bulbs throw off a lot of heat and could become a fire hazard.
5. Florist's tacky putty. You can get this in the floral section. It comes in rolls and is usually green. Don't try to use Sticky Tack (the stuff you use to stick posters to the wall). It's not strong enough. You could probably use duct tape if you can't find the putty.
6. One sheet of decorative 12 x 12 scrapbook paper. You might want to get an extra sheet, just in case.
7. Clear tape, ruler, and scissors
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