Okay, let’s talk about this little project I did, the “flowerpot lamp vp9”. It wasn’t anything too fancy, just something I put together.
Getting Started
So, I needed a small lamp for a corner table. Looked around, didn’t see anything I liked much, or they cost more than I wanted to spend. Then I spotted an old terracotta flowerpot sitting empty in the garage. The wheels started turning, you know? Thought maybe I could turn that into a lamp base.
Why “vp9”? Honestly, it doesn’t mean much. It was just how I labeled the project box where I kept the bits and pieces. Maybe it was the ninth version of some idea, or maybe I just slapped a label on it. Doesn’t really matter to the lamp itself.
Putting It Together
First thing, I cleaned that pot really well. It was covered in dust and cobwebs. Scrubbed it inside and out.
Then came the tricky part: drilling a hole in the bottom for the electrical cord. Terracotta can be brittle, so I went slow. Used a masonry bit. Started small and gradually made the hole bigger. Still chipped it a tiny bit around the edge, but it was going to be hidden underneath anyway, so no big deal.
Next, I gathered the electrical parts:
- A simple light bulb socket with a cord
- An inline switch
- A plug
- A low-wattage LED bulb
I threaded the cord through the hole I drilled in the pot. Then, I wired up the socket. Made sure the connections were tight and secure. Didn’t want any shorts. Then I attached the inline switch to the cord, figuring out a good spot for it. Finally, put the plug on the other end. Double-checked all the wiring. Safety first, right?
I had to figure out how to fix the socket inside the pot. Didn’t want it just rattling around. Found a big washer and some strong epoxy glue. Glued the washer inside the pot, centered over the hole, and then attached the base of the socket to that once the glue dried. Seemed sturdy enough.
Finishing Touches
Once the electrical stuff was done and secured, I stood it up. Looked a bit plain. Considered painting it, but decided against it. Liked the rustic terracotta look.
Put in the LED bulb, plugged it in, and flipped the switch. Success! It lit up. The light coming out the top was nice and soft, exactly what I wanted for that corner.
So yeah, that’s the story of the flowerpot lamp vp9. Just a simple weekend project using an old pot and some basic wiring. Works great, looks unique, and I made it myself. Pretty satisfying.
