Will need
To make such a lamp we will need:
- - Retro light bulb -
- - Retro socket and electrical wire with plug and switch -
- - Cement.
- - Sand.
- - Container (I used a food container).
Making a lamp
I took a plastic container and in the center of one of the sides I marked and cut out a semicircle for the cartridge.
Mixing concrete. I took 1:1 proportions, 2 cups of cement and 2 cups of sand. And 1 more glass of water. It is important not to add too much water. The finished mixture should be like pie dough or a little thinner. In this case, the concrete must be thoroughly mixed so that there are no lumps like in semolina porridge.
I marked out how the light bulb would be placed in the container.
Now you need to protect the light bulb and base from the cement mixture. I took a plastic bag and duct tape.
Important! You need to get all the air out of the bag!
I fixed the light bulb with hot glue.
So that the form could be easily separated from the concrete after it dries, I prepared a soap solution and lubricated the container and the light bulb.
I'm pouring concrete.
To ensure that the light bulb was at the level I needed, I installed a weighting agent.
I left it to dry for two days.
I carefully remove the light bulb and remove the remains of the stuck bag.
Cleaned it up with sandpaper.
To fix the light bulb in the concrete form, I drilled 2 holes and glued neodymium magnets into them.
Two magnets are enough to hold the light bulb. For greater reliability, you can add a couple more.
All that remains is to prime and connect the wire to the base.
The lamp is ready.
