I’ve wanted a sculptural lamp for a while, and recently got an idea in my head about how I could create it.
I’m really into all sorts of sculptural shapes at the moment, and have been working on an idea for creating a lamp rather than spending up big on one. Enter, this stacked pot lamp. I used grout to make it into one sculptural piece and I think it worked rather well. I’m still looking for a larger lampshade for it!
You need
- 5 x pots (you can use plastic or terracotta)
- Ready made grout
- Glue
- A lamp kit of puck light
- A lampshade
How to
Something I learnt when I made this is that the final lamp does ten to be quite heavy. It is quite stable but if you are worried about it tipping over, I suggest first filling the base pot with cement.
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Start by taking your first pot and placing it face down, and then adding glue on top to cover the base.
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Using grout or plaster, completely cover the outside of the pots, using your hands or a paster applicator to create smooth strokes around the pots. Allow to dry.
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To add your lighting, you can either attach a lamp kit, or you can use a puck light for an easy alternative.
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Add your lampshade on top, you can glue it or balance it on depending on your preference.
