Once in awhile, I have a “light bulb moment”.
Usually I have to tinker around with things for awhile before I figure out what I’m going to do with them, but when I found a plain white light bulb socket at a thrift store, and I knew I had an Edison-style light bulb at home, the light in my head went on, and I immediately knew what I wanted to do with it.
A few antique books, 2 screws, and an new electric cord later…and my bright idea became a repurposed books light.
Supplies Needed:
discarded hardcover books
screws ( just a bit shorter than the thickness of your books)
clamps (I used Quick-Grips)
cordless screwdriver
drill and bit
I didn’t take photos along the way, but I drilled a hole through the book under the center of the light socket (a little bigger than the width of the electric cord). I cut the hole about halfway through the book. Then I drilled another hole from the edge of the same book to meet up with the first hole, so I could put the electric cord down through the top of the book, and out through the side of it in the back. I used 2 long screws to attach the light socket and connect the 2 books together. That’s it!
Love it!
hi Angie… that is really a cute lamp. I love those Edison-style light bulbs, but they are so expensive. I have two light fixtures in the works right now but will just use regular clear bulbs. So much fun to make these inexpensive lamps. Enjoy.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Now this is really fun, Angie! I have some of these bulbs and love this look! Thanks for sharing!
What a clever idea and it turned out really well! Pinning
That looks great–what a great project! I want a light bulb like that–where would I find one?
I think you have many light bulb moments Angie…LOL. This looks great…how clever you are!
OH POOP!! Wish you had been creative SOONER! LOL — I had one of these ceramic fixtures I kept thinking I’d use it for SOMETHING and last week tossed it because I looked at it and thought, “Now that’s silly — what on earth could I do with THIS???” SO SO SO Cute!!!
Very cute! I could see it used in many different rooms.
What a cute and great idea!
Cynthia
Great-looking, clever and SO TOTALLY YOU! Love it!
-Revi