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2/19/2014

White Teapot Crystal Lamp!

The best thing about Winter for me is, that I am able to stay in out of the cold and create! This peticular day, I decdied to combine a tired looking vintage crystal lamp with ceramic teacup, saucer and teapot.

 I took the old crystal lamp apart and cleaned all the pieces.

You just don't realize how easy it is to drill holes in ceramic and glass with a special drill bit that you can purchase at any hardware store. Just drill it under water to keep the drill bit moist and it will drill fairly easy.
So, after drilling all the key pieces, I just spent some time stacking each piece on a lamp rod till I got what was pleasing to my eye, and then wired it up for electricity.

 Easy peasy and I'm so in love with this one that I am going to keep it...at least for a while.
Here is a picture with a black display board behind it so you can see the details better.

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28 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 19, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    What a great transformation! It is lovely. I really enjoy your blog. I recently found it.

    Have a blessed Wedneday,

    ~Sherti

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  2. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaFebruary 19, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Very pretty and so creative!! Fear keeps me from trying something like this. I would ruin the whole thing in the process! Visiting from Adorned from Above

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  3. UnknownFebruary 19, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    You are so creative! love it! I also really love the floor lamp you did - quite talented, even with out the handy dandy handy man!! nice work!!

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  4. SnoopyloverFebruary 19, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Hi Terry, Love the lamp! I've been collecting things to make something like this on my own...but the hold up is the drill bit!! I'm just not sure what to get!! Is it for a regular size drill? or something small like for a Dremel tool? Could you go into a little more detail please?
    Thanks for showing us all of your many projects!!

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  5. foreverdecoratingFebruary 19, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    The drill bit you are looking for costs around $16 and it's a diamond tip ceramic bit that looks hollow in the center. Get the size that a metal lamp rod would fit though.
    This kind of drill bit needs to be kept wet or it will get hot and ruin the bit. I drill under a tiny bit of water just to keep then tip of the drill wet. I took a mirror into a glass shop to have a hole drilled...didn't realize that I could do it, anyway they dipped the end of the bit in cooking oil to keep it moist! Never thought of that till I saw it! Terry

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  6. Patti @ Pandoras BoxFebruary 19, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Another clever project! Cute lamp!

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  7. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerFebruary 19, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    I just love it, it is so clever and cute. Best lamp I've ever seen....really. What creativeness you showed in creating this. I'm such a bull in a china shop. Last week I bought 5 red wine glasses at GW, before I got to the car I broke one, walking up to the house I dropped one bad and broke two more. this happens to me all the time....so no I know there is no why I would make it through with out breaking or worse yet I'd finish an be so happy...then I would break it!

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  8. Our Hopeful HomeFebruary 20, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    I love it! Thanks for the tips on drilling, and the inspiration!
    xoKathleen

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  9. Lady PamelaFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    WOW! This is so beautiful. Well done.
    *Smiles*

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  10. CrystelleFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    Ahhhhwww.... This is so adorable! I totally love it! You are so brave to drill in glass and ceraic.... You go girl!!
    :)
    hugs x, Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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  11. Mara maaktFebruary 21, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    Wow! That looks great!

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  12. Crafts a la ModeFebruary 21, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    This is so amazing. PINNING> I want one! Your friend, Linda

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  13. shereeFebruary 21, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Anthro made something similar a few years ago except it was a candlestick stacked with china and knick knacs. They stopped making them because they made some with black memorabilia which was considered racist. I tried making some of my own and was going to sell them but never got around to it. Your lamp turned out stunning.

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  14. The TablescaperFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    Oh so fun!

    I'd love to have you join me at Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  15. Deborah@Green Willow PondFebruary 22, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    It's just darling! I love the vignette you created with it and that lampshade is awesome! Thank you for sharing at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a lovely weekend! ~Deborah

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  16. Joselyn@The DIY SpotFebruary 22, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    What a fun and whimsical lamp.

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  17. UnknownFebruary 23, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    This turned out beautiful. Very creative. Now I want one too.
    Angel

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  18. One More Time EventsFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    I love this so creative…thank you for sharing at One More Time Events

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Such a cute idea! You are really creative.

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  20. Schulz FamilyFebruary 23, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    visiting from sew darn crafty. This is not something I would have thought of doing but it is great - love the upcycling and reusing

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  21. KarenFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    Love it! What a wonderful lamp! Thank you for the information! I would love to make a piece with a teapot someday.

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  22. Crystal GrandeurFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    Wow ....wonderful.Very pretty and creative work....Love it...:):)

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  23. Crystal GrandeurFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    Wow wonderful.Very pretty and a creative work.Love it...:):)

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  24. Heather {Woods of Bell Trees}February 24, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    How fun is this! Love it! I want to make a lamp sometime soon!!!

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  25. One More Time EventsMarch 2, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Hi… Stopping by to thank you for sharing at One More Time Events and to let you know you have been featured today. Tammy

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  26. Tea Cottage PrettiesMarch 2, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    What a beautiful lamp! I love all the vintage pieces you added to it and the crystals. Lovely!!!! Hugs, Beverly

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  27. April HoffMarch 11, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    This is awesome! Love all the pieces that came together!

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  28. middlemountainconstructionJanuary 15, 2016 at 12:39 PM

    I really like this :) Reminds me of Downtown Abbey a little. Thanks for sharing!

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