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How to make a lamp!

A crafty lamp made of wire hangers, canvas, and beads.

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Step 1Materials and Tools

3-4 Wire Hangers
Pliers
Wire Cutter
Gorilla Glue (you can also use a glue gun, super glue etc.)
9 ”x 24”Canvas (or any other strong material)
Scissors
Sewing Kit
Beads
Wire
Ruler
Fire Retardant Spray
Lamp making kit
Light bulb
Vase for the stand (or a bottle)

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7 comments

Jan 19, 2012. 8:35 AMkofykat says:

Brilliant. the easiest to understand.

May 27, 2010. 2:48 AMchloetheswot says:

i am loving this from chloe sutton i love all of this recycle stuff its mint you should come an see my house! RECYCLING IS THE ANSWER ;) COME ON GUYSSS JOIN THEE GROUP :D

Dec 17, 2009. 4:56 PMluvit says:

that edison guy was quite a minimalist... you could;ve taught him a thing or two.

Dec 17, 2009. 2:13 PMheymissmurder13 says:

so cool! im gonna try to make a triangle shaped one, though :)

Dec 17, 2009. 9:13 AMhishealer says:

I have a lamp already, very simple black stick thing. I think I'll make a total beaded shade instead of the canvas though; I have a lot of handmade glass beads that would look great! Thanks for the great ideas, the best ones are the ones you can make your own!

Dec 17, 2009. 9:10 AMhishealer says:

Great pics! They tell it better than words can.

Dec 17, 2009. 4:50 AM

karossii says:

nice instructable, but all you really cover is how to make a lamp shade, not a lamp itself. The shade could go on just about any existing lamp, so why bother with a kit at all... if you're not describing how to build the lamp?

Personally, I have made several lamps from scratch, without kits; the supplies you need (power cords, plugs, light sockets, metal or pvc pipe, pipe fittings, various types of switches) are all available at most home improvement stores (Ace, Home Depot, Lowes, etc.). There is no need for a kit...