Turn Lantern Into Light Fixture

Simple steps and materials make it easy to turn these cool objects into light fixtures with a history.

Turn lantern into light fixture.

I looked at homegoods michaels joanns tj maxx ross amazon walmart and target to find a lantern i would like. Which is why i was determined to figure out how to get a light for less than 20. 1 once your wire is through the arm wire up the socket to the end of the wire. How to install a light fixture project guide.

It s parallel to the sunroom breakfast nook that i just hung a beautiful brass lantern in. But in the end i won because i figured out how to get the modern style light i was craving for a fraction of the price. 3 put the light socket into the lantern and make sure that it is sitting straight. Originally i wanted a copper lantern in our screened in porch.

Many old railroad lantern chimneys. 1 light black led outdoor wall lantern sconce with dusk to dawn sensor. Glue in with some hot glue. However i just wasn t ready to spend several hundred dollars on a rarely seen by anyone but me light fixture.

In this video master electrician scott caron brings electricity to a lantern that used to be lit with kerosene. By maxxima 18 36 99. Yes this is the tale of how to turn a lantern into a light fixture. Transform the look of any room with a new light fixture.

That is when inspiration struck turn one into a lamp. Weathered pewter outdoor led wall lantern sconce with open bottom. 2 i cut a groove through the plastic screw cap which goes onto the end of the light socket so the cord would sit flat in the lantern. You can turn anything into a light fixture.

Carefully remove glass globe from kerosene lantern. Drill a inch hole in the base of the lantern to serve as an exit point for the electrical cord. Converting an old railroad lantern into an electrical fixture that takes incandescent bulbs has become a stylish way to keep those lanterns burning without oil. After lots of searching i found this beautiful wood lantern.

Free delivery with 45 order. Y all know i m a cheapskate. Take the candle out of an old lantern and put a light bulb socket inside instead. Unscrew and remove the old kerosene wick from the lantern.

I started searching for lanterns that i could turn into a light fixture. By wiring an old camping or railroad lantern you can safely move it inside to brighten up your rooms.