Hanging Lantern Ikea Hack

I was at Ikea a few days ago looking for a lamp to fit my bedroom motif. I couldn’t find anything I liked but I did find some cool candle lanterns and I knew they would make a great project. Continuing on my journey I happened upon a hanging lamp base that seemed like it would fit into the lantern perfectly. I grabbed the lantern, the lamp cord, and the corresponding light bulb and set to work on a new project.

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Step 1: Ingredients

For this Hack you will need.

1. Rotera candle lantern

2. Hemma hanging lamp base

3. Ikea size light bulbs (they come in a two pack)

4. In line lamp switch (I got this from the hardware store)

5. Small size wire nut 16 – 22 (also from the hardware store)

Also it is handy to have these tools at hand

Rotary grinding tool

Drill

Center punch

Hammer

Screwdriver

Wire cutters

Exacto knife

Now lets get to it!

tenebres says: Nov 19, 2011. 7:53 AM

I am trying to make this, but I am finding it hard to because some of the information isn't specific enough for me. I went to home depot to get a rotary grinding tool, and they had a selection of 4 so I need to know the size of the one you used, secondly what was the size of the drill bit you used to drill through the top, and lastly ikea has a million light bulbs so I have no idea what the exact type is that you bought. This information would be very helpful, thanks!