BLACK PIPE LAMP DIY HOW TO
BLACK PIPE LAMP DIY INSTALL

BLACK PIPE LAMP DIY INSTALL

With the sockets position marked, the next step is to cut and install a 5' long section of 3' PVC pipe into the flange you just attached to the plywood base. Once the flange is attached, take the cleat light socket and position it inside the flange as shown in the picture, you won't be attaching it right now but later on it will be useful to know where the socket goes so take a moment and mark around it with a pencil or marker. To make the base start by attaching one of the 3' pipe flanges onto the 9' plywood circular base making sure to center it evenly. Paint Brushes - used for painting on the 'copper oxide' coloring.Ĭreating the Lamp Base is the first step towards building a Bubbling Pipe Lamp.Multi-Tool - Used for various tasks, trimming wire, stripping insulation from wire, etc.

Ratchet with 1/4' Socket - Used for installing 1' lag screws.

Power Drill - Used for drilling various holes.

Rotary Tool - Used for carving the corrosion at the top of the lamp.

If you don't have access to a Miter Saw a hack saw will work fine for this task.

Miter Saw - Used for cutting the 3' PVC pipe to length.

With that in mind here is the tool list for the Bubbling Pipe Lamp Project: When I make something with the intention of posting it to Instructables I try very hard to use basic tools that most people would have access to as there is nothing worse than finding a project you really like only to find out later on that you need a laser cutter or CNC router to build it. Materials:ġ - 3” X 2’ PVC Pipe - $4.75 3 - 3” PVC Flange - $3.25ġ - ¾” Plywood – Enough to cut a 9” Diameter Circle - $4.00ġ - Energy Saver Light Bulb - $2.00 - Make sure to pick a bulb that doesn't get to hot as it will be installed in a tight space inside the lamp.ġ - Power Cord with On/Off Switch (can be harvested from a thrift store lamp inexpensively) - $2.00ġ - Rustoleum Hammered Copper Spray Paint - $6.50ġ - Rustoleum Textured Spray Paint - $6.50 1 - White Acrylic Paint - $1.25ġ - Bubble Box Battery Operated Air Pump - $8.00ġ - 3” Diameter Clear Wine Bottle (Recycling Center) - Freeġ - 3/16” X 12” Brass Tubing - $1.50 Tools: Below you will find a break down of the various Materials and Tools I used to build this project as well as links to purchase the materials. The total cost for this project if you were to buy everything outright is a little over 60 dollars although that amount can vary quite a bit depending on what materials you might have laying around the house, (for instance I had everything I needed save for the PVC Flanges, the Cleat Socket, and the Bubble Box so this project totaled about $20 for me). Almost everything you need to build this the bubbling pipe lamp can be picked up from your local Home Depot and everything else can be purchased for a few dollars on. One of the best things about this project is that it doesn't require a lot of fancy hard to find parts or tools.

By changing out PVC components this lamp can be customized to suit any space and can be scaled up or down in size without much effort.

Simple construction with minimal tools and materials makes this a great project for all ages.

Sturdy PVC construction ensures that the lamp will last for years to come.

Color of the liquid inside the lamp can be easily changed, even after the lamp is complete.

Bubbling effect can be turned on and off separate from the light to provide steady light for reading etc.

Bubbling liquid inside the lamp gives the sense the liquid is flowing through the pipe.

Industrial/corroded copper appearance created through a special 4 step painting process.

Along the way I'll share tips and tricks I learned during the build so that you will have the know how needed to create one of these awesome lamps for yourself. In the following steps I'll take you though the process of building a Bubbling Pipe Lamp from assembling the parts to applying the paint, to wiring up the electrical components. The Bubbling Pipe Lamp is a simple project that can be easily finished over a weekend and beyond a few things from, most of the parts for this project can be purchased at a home improvement store, meaning that you won't have to search high and low to find specialized parts to tackle this build. This lamp has a really great industrial/ mad scientist aesthetic and makes for a cool addition to any room and is an excellent conversation piece that is sure to intrigue your friends and family.

BLACK PIPE LAMP DIY HOW TO

In this Instructable you'll learn how to build a Bubbling Pipe Lamp.

Black pipe lamp diy