lamp Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/tag/lamp/ Rescue.Re-imagine.Repeat Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:13:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/favicon-1-150x150.png lamp Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/tag/lamp/ 32 32 Can This Become a Lamp? Testing a Wireless Shade on Thrifted Finds https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wireless-lampshade-ideas/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wireless-lampshade-ideas/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=133514 Making a lamp out of random finds. Some pieces were a no. A few were surprisingly good. It's easy to test different shapes and sizes without dealing with any wiring.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/repurposed-floor-lamps-and-solar-lights/feed/ 40 Edison Bulb Table Lamp https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/edison-bulb-table-lamp/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/edison-bulb-table-lamp/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:43:30 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=17100 You know I can’t resist a good thrift store lamp, especially one with a little personality. This table lamp had great bones and a fun touch feature, but it needed a simple makeover to make it feel current and cozy. With a little paint and a warm vintage-style bulb, it turned into the perfect accent...

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/edison-bulb-table-lamp/feed/ 16 How to Drill China to Make a Teacup Lamp https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-teacup-lamp-how-to-drill-china/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-teacup-lamp-how-to-drill-china/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:14:01 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2011/04/diy-teacup-lamp-how-to-drill-china.html How to drill china such as teacups and saucers to make lamps, dessert plates and more. You will need a diamond bit, a good drill and some patience. 

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-teacup-lamp-how-to-drill-china/feed/ 30 Repurposed Vintage Coffee Pot Lamp https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/vintage-coffee-pot-lamp-repurposed/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/vintage-coffee-pot-lamp-repurposed/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:14:44 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2011/07/vintage-coffee-pot-lamp-repurposed.html How to turn a vintage coffee pot into a unique table lamp. Step-by-step directions.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/teapot-lamps/feed/ 31 Repurposed Lamp Metal Plant Stand https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/repurposed-lamp-plant-stands/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/repurposed-lamp-plant-stands/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:12:30 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=50233 Turn thrift store lamps into metal plant stands with easy step by step directions. Mix and match lamp parts, paint, then lightly distress for a vintage finish. Use indoors, outdoors, or as candle holders.

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