Repurpose a Lamp into a Planter

I started out to do one of those chandelier repurposes I’ve seen on Pinterest.  Maybe you’ve seen them.  A very clever woman turned a scrap chandelier into a hanging garden planter.  Check this one out from DIY Show Off.  It morphed into a lamp repurpose.  

I needed a reason to visit the local thrift store!  I wanted to give this project a try.  There are 5 resale shops in town.  I didn’t find any old chandelier with the lamps turned up like this one or one that was less than $20.  The ones available all pointed down or too expensive for a repurpose project.

I bought 2 table lamps instead.  I figured I could adapt the idea to repurpose a plethora of lamps available for less than $10.  Actually, I kind of like it better.  A table lamp planter is versatile.  I can put it on a table in the bedroom, kitchen, living room, patio or even outside in the garden.

How to Repurpose a Lamp into a Flower Planter

I wish I had take pictures of the process.  I’ll try to add some with the next lamp repurpose project.  Here are the steps to take below.  You’ll need a pot, Liquid Nails construction adhesive (or similar), and maybe Great Stuff Foam in a can depending on the lamp base used.

•  Disassemble the lamp.  Remove the bulb, socket and wire from the base.
• Paint the lamp as desired or not.  
• If there is a socket cup like the one above follow the next step.  If not skip it and go to step 5.
• Fill the socket cup it with Great Stuff Foam – only half way.  Let the foam expand and harden.  I left the project and came back to it the next day. Cut the excess foam with a sharp knife even or flush with the socket cup.
  
• It might be easier for the next step to pre-plant the pot.  
• Attach the pot to the base by placing a generous amount of construction adhesive.  Let it cure over night.