How to Make a Lamp Out of a Log
Making objects from driftwood found in various places or small logs from the yard can be an exciting experience. Many homes encompass country décor, in which a lamp made out of a log would fit perfectly. Unusual textures can be achieved by using unusually shaped logs or logs of different varieties or sizes. Creating your own lamp from a log will give the room a customized feeling, as no one else will have a log lamp exactly like yours. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Log
- Drill
- 1/2-inch drill bit
- Preassembled lamp fixture with light bulb
- Super glue
- Lampshade
Instructions
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Drill a hole through the center of the log. You will need a 1/2-inch drill bit to drill the hole, so that the cord of the light bulb fixture will thread through it easily. The log should have a fairly flat spot at the bottom (against your work surface) while you are drilling the hole. The exact placement of this hole will depend upon the log you choose. Remember that the light bulb fixture will rest at the top of the hole. Drill the hole from what will be the top of your lamp through to what will be the bottom.
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String the cord of a preassembled lamp fixture, available at building supply stores, through the hole you drilled in the log. Pull the cord tight so that the light fixture rests against the top of the hole. Apply a small amount of super glue to the bottom of the light fixture and press it down firmly against the log for 30 seconds. Allow the glue to dry for 24 hours.
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Place a lamp shade over the light bulb. Check your light fixture to determine whether you need a clamp-on or O-ring style of lamp shade. Not all lamp shades will fit on both styles of light fixtures. Opt for a neutral-colored shade, such as beige, brown or hunter green, to blend in with the feeling of the natural wood. Textured lamp shades will compete with the texture of the log, so steer away from them, choosing a smooth lamp shade instead.
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