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Turn An Old Basket Into A Hanging Lamp

Turn an old picking basket into a hanging lamp

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/turn-an-old-basket-into-a-hanging-lamp • Posted by Lisa S.

Take an old and weathered picking basket and easily turn it into a beautiful hanging lamp to add character and charm to any space.

You will need

Project Budget
Reasonably Priced

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

Take an old and weathered picking basket and easily turn it into a beautiful hanging lamp to add character and charm to any space.

Instructions

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    This is a super easy project for anyone who loves the look of old baskets.

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    You can find these light kits around a lot of places now and you will just need one of these, an Edison bulb and your choice of old baskets.

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    To make this hanging lamp, just drill a hole in the bottom of an old picking basket and thread through the light cord. Once you have the cord pulled tight, screw in the bulb on the underside of the basket.

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    To hang your new lamp, add a couple of plugs and c-hooks into your ceiling and that's it! You can turn anything you like into a hanging lamp with just a few easy steps!