Introduction: Pickle Lamp

About: I'm16 and in my free time I control cockroaches, weld, make canoes from duct tape, 3D print, make helmets, light big pieces of wood on fire, and other awesome stuff

So I was collecting maple sap to make maple syrup at night using flashlights. I went to pick up a bottle of water and my flashlight beam hit the water and dispersed the light "kinda cool! looks like a lamp." Later I was carrying groceries inside when the same thing happened to a jar of pickles "Wow that looks like an even cooler lamp."

Step 1: Materials

  1. pickle jar (or other type of canned foods)
  2. light
  3. wood
  4. super glue
  5. baking soda
  6. fake candle

tools

  1. saw
  2. drill
  3. hole saw

Step 2: Cut and Chisel

First cut out three pieces of 3 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. Then, with a 3in hole saw, cut a hole in two of the squares. Next, "hollow" out the 3rd piece of wood.

Step 3: Make Space for the Switch

Now, in the middle of the front (any side) saw a space for your switch.

Step 4: Glue It All Together

Using your favorite glue, glue the pieces of wood together. Once it is dry, drill a small hole in the back.

Step 5: Install the Light

First, cut the electrical cord a few inches from the bulb. Next, solder the cord with the dots on it to one of the terminals and solder the other cord with the dots on it to the other terminal.

Step 6: Glue the Jar On

To glue the jar on mix baking soda with super glue and spread it around the jar.

Step 7: Admire Your Awesome New Lamp!

Summer Fun Contest 2016

Participated in the
Summer Fun Contest 2016

Canning and Pickling Contest 2016

Participated in the
Canning and Pickling Contest 2016

Wood Contest 2016

Participated in the
Wood Contest 2016