The LAMPAN lamp is a classic and one of the cheapest table lamp at IKEA. Coming in at a mere $5.99. It recently got a long overdue update — with new colours (gold, silver and blue) and a LED version ($9.99).
If it’s still a little plain for you, it’s easy to embellish. Anat used cross stitch and added a pretty flower motif to an otherwise bland lamp shade. Here’s how she did it:
***
Materials:
- IKEA Lampan table lamp – white
- Cellophane tape
- Embroidery floss
- Needle
Tools:
1. I copied the embroidery pattern on a piece of paper.
2. I attached the pattern to the lamp using cellophane tape.
3. I drilled holes at the four corners of every X of the embroidery pattern. I used a 1.5 mm. drill bit.
4. I gave it a gentle sanding (used my Dremel, but you can do it by hand) to gently scrub off the left over bits from drilling. It sanded it both from the out side and from inside the lampshade.
5. I added the embroidery using regular embroidery floss and a needle.
Turn on the light and enjoy your work!
~ by Anat
Other ideas for the IKEA LAMPAN lamp
Bet you didn’t know that this lowly table lamp can be turned into a chic chandelier. You’ll need at least 6 LAMPAN lamps to make one. See the instructions.
This little switcheroo is perfect for the nursery. And best of all: you can do it together with your little ones. A cute mushroom lamp that is very easy and fun to make. Read more.
Another idea is just to drill a motif onto the shade itself. No embroidery required. Read more.
The post Cross stitch table lamp: IKEA LAMPAN upgrade appeared first on IKEA Hackers.
Cross stitch table lamp: IKEA LAMPAN upgrade published first on www.ikeahackers.net
No comments:
Post a Comment