Rustic Driftwood Lamp

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-147 -- More Projects » (Continued from Page 2)

Figure I

16. Wire the lamp cord to the bottom end of the lamp wire by splicing the cord's end and the wire's end and attaching them, plain side to plain side, and ribbed side to ribbed side using two wire nuts. Secure the wire nuts by wrapping them with electrical tape. Coil up the attached cord/wire and insert it into the 2 inch square notch in the bottom of the base, extending the lamp cord along the straight notch out toward the back of the lamp (figure I).

17. Attach the hardboard to the bottom of the base using small 1/2-inch nails.

18. Attach the 3-way lamp switch (socket) to the top of the lamp following the manufacturer's directions.

Figure J

Figure K

Figure L

19. Assemble the 8-inch harp, the lampshade and a 3-way light bulb (figure J).

20. Add a driftwood finial for a rustic touch.

Select a small piece of driftwood with an interesting knot or fork, about 3 inches to 4 inches in length.
Cut one end so that it is flat.
Drill a hole in the flat end that is the same width as the top of the finial knob.
Gently hammer the top of the finial knob into the hole so that it is a tight fit.
Give the wood finial a light sanding.
Wipe clean with a damp rag.
Apply three coats of water-based polyurethane, allowing each coat to dry in between.
Attach the finished rustic driftwood finial to the top of the lamp (figure K).

21. Attach a length of suede fringe around the base using bronze furniture tacks. Space each tack 1 inch apart (figure L).

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