See how to make a glass bottle lampshade
Check out the step-by-step instructions for turning a glass bottle into a lampshade - it's simple and very economical
Instead of recycling the glass bottle right away, how about giving it a life? It can be transformed into a stylish lampshade, at a very low cost. O upcycle it is a way of extending the life cycle of a product, giving it a new function, without de-characterizing the material (as happens with recycling). See how easy it is to make a lamp, check out the step by step.
How to make lampshade
Necessary materials
- Lampshade kit with switch, wire and lamp holder;
- Drill for drilling glass;
- A bottle of drink;
- A lampshade dome;
- General props (can be to decorate the dome or to put inside the bottle);
If you have an old lamp, repurpose parts that are in good condition. Otherwise, try to use natural products or reused from other objects. Give preference to LED lamps!
Procedure
- Clean the inside of the bottle. Make sure the bottle is completely free of alcohol and dry;
- With the drill, make an opening in the lower back of the bottle to pass the wire;
- After removing the glass dust generated after perforation, insert the wire from the lampshade kit into the upper part and remove the tip through the upper opening;
- Fit the end of the wire into the lamp holder;
- Before fitting the lamp holder into the top opening of the bottle, fill the inside with transparent or shiny materials.
- Fit the support, screw in the lamp, place the lampshade and you're done. Just light up!
Watch the video to better understand how to make a lamp using a glass bottle:
