How Do You Make A Swag Lamp

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How do you make a swag lamp.

In this instructable i m going to show you 3 different ways to make custom hanging lamps. If you want to install a chandelier in your home and don t want to run wire up into the ceiling or install a new breaker you ll need to convert your new or old chandelier into a swag lamp so that it can use a standard plug in cord and be plugged into an electrical outlet. Place two small marks on the ceiling where you envision the attachment of the swag lamp chain. Swag packs accessible at home change stores use everything necessary for this basic do it without anyone s help venture.

It requires no wiring or other electrical work and it plugs into any wall outlet. A drill not pictured. Plug in swag lamp revival. You ll need it when you re attaching the lamp cord to the base of the lamp screws.

Another added benefit is that the lamp can be placed virtually anywhere additional lighting is needed regardless of whether or not the ceiling is pre wired for a fixture. They are coming back and now you have sleeker modern swag lights with rounded and covered electrical cords to choose from. The following steps will facilitate you in converting your chandelier to a swag lamp. Swag lamps are a quick way to add light to any space.

I ve got a full tutorial on how to do it right here if you re interested. You have likely seen the chain link swag lights. Traditional swag lights became popular in the 1950s as a quick and easy way to brighten a room. When you attached your swag hook you ll need to drill a hole for the anchor.

Make one mark on the ceiling 6 to 8 inches from the wall where the electrical outlet is located. You don t even need a table to put them on. Pendant hanging swag lamps are maybe the most versatile of all indoor lamps. Since swag lamps were fashionable in the 1970s look for estate sales where vintage items might be prevalent.

The three styles are pictured below. Converting a standard chandelier into a swag lamp involves no complicated wiring or tools. They can go anywhere in a room because conveniently ceiling is everywhere. And not in a good way since then i ve learned that it really isn t that difficult or expensive to make a lampshade the real way using any fabric you want.

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