Introduction: DIY Plastic Beer Keg Lamp
This lamp can be made from empty plastic beer kegs. Instead of plastic waste this keg can be upcycled so it can become a fantastic (pendant) lamp for your interior. As a bonus the other half of the keg can be used as a planter or holder for led candles.
Let's get started!
Supplies
Materials:
- empty plastic beer keg
- sponge and cleaning stuff
- lamp socket with screw-rings
- electrical cord (with power plug)
Tools:
- screwdriver
- sharp knife or (skill)saw
- pliers
Step 1: Take Apart and Clean
Make sure to release the pressure of the keg! by opening the valve gently with a screwdriver.
Remove the top cover and plastic tube so you can acces the inside of the keg. This can be done by using a screwdriver on the 2 clickfingers to separate both top parts.
Use warm water and dish soap to clean the inside of the keg.
Step 2: Cutting
Add some tape around the keg for marking the cutting line.
Use a sharp utility knife or skillsaw and cut the keg in half. You can decide what design you want by choosing your own dimensions.
Try to get a straight cut, but no worries if you will not succeed.
Step 3: Finish Edge
Cover your edge and make it look more professional by adding a finishing edge.
Try to make it a seamless as possible for a nice look.
Step 4: Electrical Components
Choose an electrical cord which fits your design and connect this to the lamp socket.
Use a lamp socket with 2 screw-rings which are big enough to clamp into the neck of the upper part.
By fixing one screw-ring on the top of the lamp socket and the other one on the inside of the keg a good connection can be made. Don't apply to much force or the plastic keg will crack.
Choose a LED-lightbulb so it wont get to hot. Go for a large bulb or for a small one, whatever you like!
Step 5: Your Ready!
The top part can be used as a great (pendant) lamp.
The bottom part can be used as a planter.
Enjoy your design! #zwartewouw
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