How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

Making an original designer lamp yourself is very simple. To do this, you will need everything that can be easily found at any hardware store. This master class will discuss how to make a loft-style lamp from concrete. This craft will definitely bring warmth and comfort to your home.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

Will need


To make such a lamp we will need:
  • - Retro light bulb -
  • - Retro socket and electrical wire with plug and switch -
  • - Cement.
  • - Sand.
  • - Container (I used a food container).

Making a lamp


How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

I took a plastic container and in the center of one of the sides I marked and cut out a semicircle for the cartridge.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

Mixing concrete. I took 1:1 proportions, 2 cups of cement and 2 cups of sand. And 1 more glass of water. It is important not to add too much water. The finished mixture should be like pie dough or a little thinner. In this case, the concrete must be thoroughly mixed so that there are no lumps like in semolina porridge.
I marked out how the light bulb would be placed in the container.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

Now you need to protect the light bulb and base from the cement mixture. I took a plastic bag and duct tape.
Important! You need to get all the air out of the bag!
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

I fixed the light bulb with hot glue.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

So that the form could be easily separated from the concrete after it dries, I prepared a soap solution and lubricated the container and the light bulb.
I'm pouring concrete.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

To ensure that the light bulb was at the level I needed, I installed a weighting agent.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

I left it to dry for two days.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

I carefully remove the light bulb and remove the remains of the stuck bag.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

Cleaned it up with sandpaper.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style


To fix the light bulb in the concrete form, I drilled 2 holes and glued neodymium magnets into them.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

Two magnets are enough to hold the light bulb. For greater reliability, you can add a couple more.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

All that remains is to prime and connect the wire to the base.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

The lamp is ready.
How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

How to make a simple retro lamp in loft style

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Comments (1)
  1. Dmitriy
    #1 Dmitriy Guests 4 May 2020 19:16
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    I don’t remember such retro lamps blush
    This is some kind of stone steampunk...
    The idea itself is probably original, but it is not a fact that concrete will fit into the interior.
    The square looks angular. If the container were at least round or oval, it would look more interesting IMHO.
    By the way, it was possible to increase the light output if the hemispherical niche in the cement mold was covered with aluminum foil.The result would be a kind of reflector, the lamp would shine brighter.
    And yes, don’t forget to glue the bottom with felt, otherwise we’ll scratch the furniture sunglasses