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    Home » Crafts » Repurposed lamp base pedestal plate

    Repurposed lamp base pedestal plate

    Published by Gail | Published April 4, 2020 | Updated April 4, 2020
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    Using a former lamp base and a wooden platter, this easy project came together very quickly. Chalk spray paint made it match and look like it was always this way. Add a dinner plate, or use it without it. Either way, it's so pretty and handy. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #lamp #base #pedestal #platter via @repurposedlife

    Today’s repurposed lamp base pedestal plate came about by trying to clear out some clutter in the garage.

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    repurposed lamp base

    Oh my gosh! I’ve been hanging on to this stuff for nearly ten years. I have proof, see it in my recent finds post vintage frames, hardware, lamp and more! No wonder I didn’t remember how much I paid for it.

    Wash Repurposed Lamp Base

    remove dust and debris from lamp base

    Because the lamp base parts were in the garage, they had sawdust all over them. I simply hosed them off and let them dry as I tried to decide what they would become.

     

    vintage lamp base repurposed

    When I stacked them, I didn’t realize that it was their original configuration. Heck, I didn’t even know they were from the same lamp at this point.

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    How Large to Drill the Hole?

    drill guide

    In order to drill a hole in the wooden platter I found in my indoor stash, I used my drill gauge to measure the lamp base connector.

     

    paddle bit on wooden platter

    This is the large wooden platter I had in my thrift store inventory. The center portion seemed like it was already marked, but it didn’t seem like it was in the center to me. Therefore I used my kreg multi-tool to mark from the edge.

     

    1 inch paddle bit

    I used a 1” paddle bit to drill the hole in the center. A large scrap board was placed under the wooden platter as I drilled.

     

     

    fit wooden platter on lamp base

    After drilling the hole, I did a test fit to make sure the wooden platter would rest on the lamp base.

     

    wodden mallet lamp base platter

    It was a little stubborn, so I enlisted the help of a rubber mallet. After pounding on the wooden platter, it rested on the base well enough to suit me.

     

    gorilla glue construction adhesive

    Gorilla Construction Adhesive was perfect for this task.

     

    hand wipe construction adhesive

    Some of the adhesive oozed onto the platter. A wet wipe easily removed the sticky substance from the platter.

     

    rustoleum chalk spray paint lamp base pedestal

    I recently picked up some chalked spray paint and decided it would be perfect for this repurposed lamp base platter! Of course, I start painting with my project upside down.

     

    spray paint lamp base pedestal

    The color of the spray paint is perfect! Although it’s called serenity blue, it looks a little green to me. My friends know I don’t distinguish light blues and greens very well.

     

     

    wooden platter pedestal

    The paint dried very quickly, so I was able to turn it upright and finish painting!

     

     

    The Serenity Blue is such a pretty color, especially in the backyard camper retreat!

     

    For food items that may not have wrappers, a regular sized dinner plate fits it perfectly.

    With the pretty weather, the backyard is getting a lot of use. Because of the healthy at home orders, it's just me and Lulu hanging out in the camper.

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    What have you been working on these days?

    gail

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    1. Mary

      January 04, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      I love it too!!!

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    2. tina boggan

      April 15, 2020 at 10:13 pm

      you have done a great job ! I love it, I was working on a small table too, and painted it the same color!!!,I also was working on a lamp base, I thought of turning it into a reversible sign,...in the shape of a stop sign,, I made a tripod lamp ,, and have plans for remodeling a couple of pieces of furniture, your blogs give me a lot f inspiration!!!!

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      • Gail Wilson

        April 16, 2020 at 10:06 pm

        Tina!
        You've been busy. I'm so happy to inspire you in any way. It's why I do what I do.

        gail

    3. p

      April 15, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      That is super cute !! Thanks for sharing. 😉
      Now, maybe some time to relax and heal.
      Stay safe and healthy.

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      • Gail Wilson

        April 15, 2020 at 6:54 pm

        Yeah..... That's what I need to do. Relax and heal.

        thank you so much for your comment on the pedestal plate. 🙂

        gail

    4. Stephanie S.

      April 15, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      I have been working on several at a time. I have gotten 3 wreaths made. Trying to finish 2 more. Working on a standing santa and want to start a jewerly box . Finally dedicated how I wanted it painted.
      Like your new stand.
      Love your blog.

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      • Gail Wilson

        April 15, 2020 at 6:55 pm

        Thank you Stephanie! Great to hear from you. Good luck with your ambitious projects! I need to take it easy for at least a week to see how things are going with my arm.

        take care!
        gail

    5. Jennie

      April 15, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      Ooo, I love how it turned out. I really do miss the recent finds. Even if we’re all hunkered down in our houses and backyards. When you organized before you did find some great stuff to work with though. Hoping that your family is all safe and able to work at home

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      • Gail Wilson

        April 15, 2020 at 6:57 pm

        Thanks Jennie! I have so much junk stashed, that I'm good during the "stay at home orders". We're all bored and safe. I feel so fortunate that I can get out in the yard. I feel so sorry for those who are stuck inside apt buildings and such. Lulu and I have been walking many days every week. I wear her out!

        stay home, stay safe! (keep those littles safe too!!)

        gail

    6. girlfromwva

      April 04, 2020 at 11:45 am

      that is really nice! may have to see what i have in my garage! stay safe!

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      • Gail Wilson

        April 04, 2020 at 5:02 pm

        Thank you Nova!
        I'm staying home. I'm so anxious to hit up a dollar store..... but I'm #healthy at home.

        Hoping you and yours are all safe and sound at home!

        gail

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