How to Make a Hanging Lamp From an Old Wok Top
Why throw out that yucky old wok when you can turn it into a unique hanging lamp for your kitchen? Here’s a great way to recycle something that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Turn the wok lid upside down and remove its handle.
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Place the lid on a work surface and, using a hole saw, drill a 1-3/4 inch hole directly in the center.
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Insert the socket of the electric light assembly into the underside of the wok--centered exactly over the hole--and tighten the ring.
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Screw a globe-shaped lightbulb into the socket.
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Install hooks in the ceiling, near an electrical outlet.
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Hang the lamp from the hooks and plug it in.
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Tips & Warnings
Paint the wok top with a high-gloss, heat-resistant paint that matches your room decor.
Make sure the wok top is completely grease-free before attaching and turning on the light bulb.
- Photo Credit the wok shop
