How To Makeover An Old Brass Thrift Store Find And Turn It Into A High End Rope-Wrapped Lamp
You have got to LOVE those $2.99 brass lamps from Goodwill. They have so many possibilities! Like this lamp and this lamp. I plan on using a battery-operated bulb in this lamp when it’s done. Here are a few steps in Makeover An Old Brass Thrift Store Find And Turn It Into A High End Rope-Wrapped Lamp.
I’ve been seeing a lot of rope-wrapped lamps lately and was dying to make one. It was so easy to take this old thrift store light and make it look like a high end rope wrapped lamp!!!
This one had an amazing shape and I knew was the perfect one to try it on. I started by hot gluing the twine on just above the cord. I’ll go back and do the cord area later.
I found sisal twine at Menard’s that was the perfect size and started wrapping and gluing.
Only swearing at the occasional hot glue burn, the lamp started coming around.
I worked my way up following the shape of the lamp and keeling the twine tight against itself as I went.
Once I got up to the top, I went back and did the base by using cut pieces so I could keep the cord area clear. I then trimmed any rope “hairs” that were a bit too wild with scissors so it looked cleaner.
I LOVE how it looks! Add your rechargeable battery-operated bulb and a cute shade and its’ ready to go! It was easy and the entire project was only about $10. I have a very special shade planned for this lamp later this week!
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Awesome idea, love it
Great idea. Your lamp looks fabulous!
I’m wondering if a clear coat of something will work, make it easier to clean, and not ravel? I’ve seen furniture done with rope as well. The lamp is a very doable project.
Looks awesome! Wow – I’m not sure if I’d be patient enough 🙂
Jennifer, that is such a great idea. You can find those old lamps all the time. I can’t wait to see what kind of shade you have for it. Good job..Happy Wednesday..Judy
LOVE IT!!!! I’m SO going to do this with the brass lamps that I had in my living room…when I FIND them. 😉
Good job! I’ve made some of these before and they hold up great!
Love this! Great transformation!
Luv this look Jen!
Blessings,
Linda
I see those kinds of lamps at GW all the time. Will have to try this!
Oh my, look at this amazing lamp! This would look great even in a beach house! Hugs,
FABBY
I want to do a lamp with rope NOW!!! LOL! Will pin! Julia