WIP Outdoor Lamp

19 years ago

This is something that I've been working on. I had a plastic birdbath that I cut in half and used as a mold with a hypertufa mix. I ran a piece of PVC pipe down the center to house the electrical cord I took from a lamp, then I fashioned some "clips" out of sheet metal to hold the globe on. The globe I got for 50 cents (YEA!!) that was going to be for a totem. Now I plan to mosaic it for the top of the light and set it outside my door. Will post more pics as I get it mosaiced.

{{!gwi}}

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texaswild
19 years ago
Well aren't you the cat's meow!!! How do you make an outside electrical thingy safe in the rain? I run my fountain off a garden electrical extension, but wouldn't have a clue how to do an outside light fixture. This is gonna be really cool. You're so smart in figuring out the clips for the globe. This is REALLY gonna be fun to watch unfold. Huuuuuuuuury. Can't wait to see.
shrty411
19 years ago
Wow, what a great idea! I have a plastic base that I haven't found any use for..a mold may be perfect!!

Those clips are such a good idea..

Geeze so many ideas!! and now fall is approaching

Maria
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chickeemama
19 years ago
Yeah that is cool, what does the globe look like? I could only see two pictures. It would be really awesome if you could find a few more globes and do one for each season!!!

Dh and I just finished our first table using the hypertufa recipe. Its now in the curing stage. He was surprised at how much lighter it is using this method.
crackpotannie
19 years ago
What a great idea...can't wait to see it done !!!
nanatricia
19 years ago
That is going to be neat when you get it done .Great idea.For those who might want to make one .With Chr.coming on .Look for those spot light you put out side they are green .At the end of crist.I buy them on sale .I use them to make things for my garden.
nicethyme
19 years ago
Peaches, that is AWESOME!!!plastic birdbath huh... I'll have to look for that, cause it made a wonderful mold - that is great, can't wait to see it finished, it's so creative!
coppertop367
19 years ago
Good Grief!!!! what a really cool idea!!
stjohnsgypsy
19 years ago
What a great project...........anxious to see this!
bamasusanna
19 years ago
Have you got a pic of your globe WIP?
I'm anxious to see it!!
shellybelly26
19 years ago
lilpeaches- great lamp. please do keep us updated I am anxious to see how it turns out
ladyronnie
19 years ago
This is very cool! Bring on the wippics! (I made that up :)