Mason Jars are all the rage in crafting right now. You can paint, glaze, fill, freeze, and add ribbon and glitter to them. Guess what? You can even can with them {giggle}. I was challenged by Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts Stores to create 4 unique projects out of mason jars for their summer Idea Market. You may have even seen my face in Jo-Ann stores this month! I already showed you the spend, save, give jars I made and today I want to show you how I made a cute table lamp out of a mason jar.
Supplies:
Drill with 1/2” bit
25 watt small light bulb
1. Glue your 4” x 4” plaque onto the center of your 5” x 5” plaque with wood glue. Clamp or set heavy objects on the top. Let it dry completely.
2. Meanwhile, insert your lamp corn switch onto your cord from the bottle lamp kit according to package directions.
3. Once the base is dry, drill a 1/2” hole in the center of your wood base.
4. Then using a router or Dremel tool route a 1/4” groove from the drilled hole to the edge. This will allow your cord to lay flat in that area.
5. Stain or paint the base the color of your choice. I used Minwax Dark Walnut. Insert threaded nipple from the bottle lamp kit into the hole.
6. Wire your lamp kit according to package directions, and your lamp cord switch to your cord.
6. Using super glue adhere the wide mouth metal ring of your jar to the center of the base.
7. Once dry, screw a small light bulbs into place.
8. Screw on jar color of your choice to metal ring.
9. Screw in a low profile 25 watt bulbs. Use the little switch on the cord to turn the lamp on.
I love how changing the mason jar changes the ambiance of the room. It is so easy to interchange based on the season or decor.
I put mine on my daughter’s dresser with the pink mason jar on it. Click here to see more of her room.
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I know you used a 25 W bulb but is heat still not a issue with the jar being sealed? I do love this idea.
Hi Ann, Great question! I watched, and it doesn’t get very hot. I don’t leave it in overnight though.
This is the best mason jar DIY I have seen!
Wow, thanks, Gilly. That is quite the compliment considering the multitude of mason jar projects out there!
This is awesome! I especially love the idea of using different colered mason jars. Although, I would think a regular lightbulb might be too bright. An Edison style lightbulb would look cool…sort of keeping with the old-fashioned style. Plus, they’re not as intense as most lightbulbs. What do you think?
Hi Marina, I’m glad you like this project. Honestly, I am not too familiar with Edison bulbs; however, I would think it would work if you could find the right size. You just want to make sure that it doesn’t give off too much heat.