Turn an Old Lamp Into Nautical Decor

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Do you have an old lamp that has seen better days? Here's how to turn an old lamp into nautical decor for your home using rope.

Do you have a lamp that has seen better days? You can turn an old lamp into nautical decor by following a few easy steps.

We found our old lamp at our favorite thrift store, Goodwill of Orange County, for just a few dollars.

Here is what you will need to Turn an Old Lamp Into Nautical Decor:

Supplies:

  • Lamp
  • Spray Paint
  • Painters Tape
  • Rope (3/8″ thick)
  • Scissors
  • Hot Glue Gun
Step 1: Apply painters tape in the areas you want to be protected and not painted.
Nautical Lamp decor
Step 2: Lay out newspaper and spray paint the lamp.
Note: Give it at least two coats and be sure to wait an hour before adding the second coat. While waiting for the paint to dry, you can work on Steps 3-6.
DIY Nautical Lamp
Step 3: Measure the size of rope needed to go around the lamp.
Note: I used the joined line as my starting and ending point.
Nautical Lamp using rope trim
Step 4: Cut the rope to your intended size.
Note: Each line of rope will be a different size as the lampshade gets wider. Be sure to measure every time for the correct size.
trim and old lamp with rope
Step 5: Hot glue the rope to the lampshade
make a nautical Lamp with rope and a hot glue glun
Step 6: Do this to the entire lampshade and make sure you glue the rows tightly together.
DIY Nautical Lampshade using rope trim
Step 7: Remove the painter’s tape, add you lampshade and bulb, and you’ve got yourself a fabulous upcycled lamp!
Optional: You can embellish the lampshade by hot gluing a seashell, anchor or any nautical accessory.
ways to upcycle and old lamp
To accessorize your table, just add some clear jars with sand and seashells.

DIY nautical decor

 

 

 

If you are a thrift store DIY fan, we think you will really enjoy our Pinterest board called Goodwill Finds Repurposed which is chock full of inspiration!

DIY an old lamp using rope and turn it into nautical decor for your home, repurpose a Goodwill lamp in a few easy steps

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