How to Turn an Old Lamp Into Nautical Decor for Your Home

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To accessorize your table, just add some clear jars with sand and seashells.

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!