Thursday, February 14, 2019

Thrifty Thursday Pick Up Sticks Lamp

make a funky lamp from thrift store pick up sticks

I recently found these at the thrift store: XXL yard game pick-up sticks. I wasn't sure when I bought them if I was going to upcycle, repurpose them or use them for projects. But, soon project ideas started running through my head, so they won out over outdoor fun.

thrift store finds
I loved the colors painted on them and decide to use 15 of them (3 of each color) to make a funky lamp.
Make a Funky Lamp from Thrift Store Pick Up Sticks

This is a super simple project. You can use dowels that you paint if you can't find ginormous pick-up sticks. (affiliate link) You also need a light kit like this one >>> LIGHT KIT I like the braided cord on this light.
light kit
I put the light cord in the middle of the sticks and used 4 rubber bands wrapped around the top too secure the sticks together.
Make a Funky Lamp from Thrift Store Pick Up Sticks
I hot glued a piece of a thrift store leather belt around the rubber bands.
Make a Funky Lamp from Thrift Store Pick Up Sticks
Then, you simply set the sticks up where you want your lamp, playing and adjusting them to get the right distance between them.
Make a Funky Lamp from Thrift Store Pick Up Sticks
I went for the exposed bulb look using a large, round edison bulb. But, you could use a regular light bulb and add a shade that attached to the light kit ring or to the light bulb.
Make a Funky Lamp from Thrift Store Pick Up Sticks
Simple, funky, a little boho, and fun!

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