Create your own amazing industrial pipe lamp.
Diy pipe ceiling lamp.
Click here for a pipe fitting cheatsheet everyday pipe lamp essential s you need to know.
2 cut the cord away from the plug and switch to pass it through the pipes.
Wires in fourths and attach them to their respective wires using your fingers or pliers.
3 insert a bulb in the socket and thread the now cut.
It s really pretty easy.
We opted to buy and use one of the edison light bulbs.
Place the sockets inside.
We used the following 1 2 parts.
Here in part 2 i m going to provide the best tutorial i can for those of you interested in making your own diy plumbing pipe light fixture.
These days using plumbing tools for interior decor has become quite the rage.
Cut your plastic.
Steps 1 remove the stickers and tape from the pipe parts and cleaning them with mineral spirits or citrus based cleaner.
When lit they just look like regular light bulbs.
1x 6 nipple 1x 3 1 2 nipple 6x.
Don t they look neat in this industrial pipe lamp.
1x 6 nipple 1x 3 1 2 nipple 6x 1 2 or close nipple 5x 90 degree elbow 3x t joints 1x 3 4 1 2 90 degree reducer citrus based sticker remover lamp.
Materials assorted pipe fittings from the plumbing aisle.
Screw together the coupling and bushings then spray them with the matte black spray paint to match the pretty.
I m going to show you how to build the shape of the light fixture but for liability reasons safety concerns and my own peace of mind i prefer not to address the electrical wiring you can consult a pro or find tutorials that cover wiring a light.
So you can try this pipe lighting fixture where you can fix the bulbs to the plumbing pipes and suspend it from the ceiling.