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Mason Jar Table Lamp

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Last week I posted about how I inherited some of my grandparents belongings  Well, I found this rather large Mason Jar in my Grandpa’s basement.  He was born during the Great Depression and used these jars all the time.  I wanted to re purpose this particular jar into something that could be displayed, so I decided to make a lamp.

I was able to buy everything I needed to make it at the local hardware store.  I used the following:

  • Black plastic light socket
  • Lamp cord
  • Rubber grommet
  • Construction adhesive
  • Switch
  • Vintage looking lightbulb

First, I drilled a hole in the back of the jar at the bottom and put a rubber grommet in it.  This makes a nice neat spot for the cord to go.  I also carefully cleaned out the inside of the jar to remove the glass dust.

Mason Jar Lamp

 

Then, I threaded the cord through the hole and attached the cord to the light socket.  After that I glued the socket to the bottom of the jar using the construction adhesive.  I let it sit for 24 hours.

Mason Jar Lamp

After I let the glue set I wiped out the inside and screwed in the bulb.  A switch can be added to the cord once I know where I will put it.

Mason Jar Table Lamp

I have it displayed on my nightstand and absolutely love.

I could not have done this project without the help of my Husband.   He’s the best!

 

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  1. I love your mason jar lamp. How sweet to have something so precious. I found you because I had clicked on a picture from one of your link parties and noticed that you posted on the blog. I was so impressed! I am going to give you a shout out on my blog. Not many hosts take the time to do that. Have a great week!

  2. I love old mason jars! What a wonderful idea. That is so special to be able to have something to display with such meaning.

    Emily @ elizabethjoandesigns.com

  9. This is such a great idea! I may have to do this one some day because we need a night light in my kids room! 🙂 Thanks for sharing this simple way to enhance a room.

  13. Love this idea! Do you have to use a certain type of drill bit to drill through the jar? I’ve never tried anything like this but would love to!

  14. Brilliant! I have a wide variety of old jars that were my grandmother’s, and I’d love to make a lamp or two like this 🙂

  17. I love this – such a fun use for the jar! Thanks for linking up to Tell us Tuesday!

    Lauren @ muchadoaboutsomethin.com

  18. Holy moly, how neat is this!!! What an awesome idea!! I love all things Mason Jar, this would be awesome to create. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Kylie
    absolutelyarkansas.blogspot.com

  22. Very cool idea, it would make a great nightlight for when we have company!
    Thanks so much for sharing at the Krafty Inspiration Thursday party. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to this week, the party is live at 7 am est.
    Happy Thursday
    Maria @ Krafty Cards etc.
    http://kraftycardsetc.blogspot.com/

  23. Cute, cute, cute lamp! Found your link to this post on Whimsy Wednesdays 🙂

    Inviting you to link your post at our SUPER SUNDAY Link Party, our readers will also enjoy your craftiness!

    Lori
    Who Needs A Cape?
    Not Your Average Super Moms…

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