Second life: turning an old stool into a night light
Many people throw things away as soon as they break down, become obsolete, or just get bored. But creative people often give old things a second life with a little effort and imagination. Sometimes the simplest and most banal objects turn into unexpected, exclusive interior items in their hands. We propose to turn an old stool into an original night light.
Step 1: Selection of materials and tools
Selection of materials and tools
We will need:
• black glossy enamel (small jar),
• brush, ruler, blade and pencil,
• a sheet of foam or any other solid material,
• bulb holder,
• electric wire – 4m,
• canvas or canvas,
• electrical tape,
• light bulb (with soft white light 10 watt),
• «Super glue»,
• stool.
Step 2: painting the stool
Stool staining
Spread some newspapers on the floor to avoid staining the floor.
Turn the stool upside down and place it on top of the newspaper.
Paint the stool with gloss black enamel.
Let the paint dry.
Step 3: electrical
Electrician
First try on a sheet of styrofoam and cut it exactly to size so that it fits securely between the legs of the stool, no glue.
After laying a sheet of foam, define the center in it and install a bulb holder in it..
Draw around the cartridge with a pencil.
Then remove the foam from the stool and use a blade to cut a hole in it for the cartridge..
Pass the electrical wire into it and connect it to the socket.
Place the cartridge on the styrofoam and secure it «superglue».
Step 4: finishing
Finishing
Having finished with the electrician, all that remains is to secure the canvas.
Gently tape all four sides of the Styrofoam sheet with black duct tape so that the white sheet is not visible when the canvas is secured.
Measure edges and cut pieces of canvas for all (4) sides slightly larger than required.
Attach the canvas with duct tape to all edges of the stool and to the foam sheet at the bottom.
Screw a light bulb into the socket.
Step 5: final touches
Final touches
Turn off the lights and turn on the unique night light. If you take a multi-colored light bulb, the effect will be even more unexpected and amazing. You should not take a light bulb that is too powerful, since a bright light is absolutely useless in a night light. You can also experiment with coloring or painting on the canvas..
A little imagination and effort will give you an exclusive piece of furniture! Such a night light will decorate your room, and at night will make the atmosphere in it mysterious and bewitching. However, that there is an ordinary stool. Even old cameras will make wonderful vintage lamps..
