Create a unique and elegant lamp at home Add a touch of elegance to your living room with this DIY designer lamp. Featuring a metal lampshade and a solid wooden base, this project blends modern and natural elements for the perfect ambient lighting.

Tools and Materials Needed

Everything you’ll need for your bespoke lamp

Tools

• YOUseries Drill
• YOUseries Bit and Drill Set
• Metal/Wood Drill Bits (4mm and 8mm)
• YOUseries Sander
• YOUseries Sanding Paper (G80)
• YOUseries Dust Extractor

Materials

• Wooden block (150 x 150 x 530 mm)
• Large metal bowl
• Lamp fixture with lip
• Wood stain
• Gold spray paint (glossy)
• Black spray paint (glossy)
• Two screws (4 x 60 mm) with matching nuts
• Golden screw (e.g., Torx 3.5 x 60 mm)
• Fabric cable
• Lightbulb
• A piece of wood to work on
• Newspaper

Step 1: Drill a Hole for the Cable

Prepare the metal bowl for the cable

1. Place the metal bowl on a wooden support.
2. Drill an 8mm hole in the center of the bowl to fit the lamp cable.
3. Ensure the hole is clean and smooth.

Step 2: Drill Additional Holes for the Fixture

Secure the lamp fixture to the bowl

1. Mark the positions for the fixture holes using a nail.
2. Drill two 4mm holes for the fixture and another 8mm hole where the bowl will attach to the wooden base.

Step 3: Sand the Wooden Block

Prepare the base of your lamp

1. Use a YOUseries Sander to smooth all sides of the wooden block.
2. Apply wood stain evenly with a paintbrush to enhance its natural beauty.

Step 4: Paint the Inside of the Bowl

Add a warm glow with golden paint

1. Lightly sand the inside of the metal bowl.
2. Spray the inside with gold glossy paint, ensuring even coverage.