DIY Miniature Desk Lamp

diy desk lamp

Had an idea for making a desk lamp.  So I gathered the parts, an old paint lid, a paper clip and a game piece.

diy desk lamp

I glued them together but had to add a button and washer to balance the weight of the lid.

diy desk lamp

Then I painted it gold.  Its a bit larger than I wanted.  I may give it to my girls for their Barbie toys because I think its size suits 1:6th scale better, we'll see.

DIY Miniatures: Oil Lamp, Candle and Jewelry Tray

diy miniature oil lamp

After scouring Pinterest for ideas for a do it yourself oil lamp, I finally settled on a plan.  One, because it was the easiest and two, because I had all the parts.

diy miniature oil lamp

The result.  I'm happy with it.

miniature desk

However, shortly after taking this picture, it fell apart.  I need to figure out a better glue.  What kind of glue do you use for tiny parts?

diy miniature jewelry tray

So I have an empty makeup tin, the kind you have left over after you've finished off the last of the blush or eye shadow.  I asked for suggestions and a cookie sheet was the most popular one.  But I wanted something different, so I tried for a jewelry tray.  However, I don't like it, so it might still end up as a cookie sheet.  What do you think?

And last but not least, a candle.

diy miniature candle

I used a couple of beads and cut the top off a birthday candle which I painted a more desirable color and glued them all together.

miniature desk

I like it and am considering making some more.

So there you have it, a day of miniature making with a couple of fails.

On another note, I've been on the search for some new miniature blogs.  If you have one, and I haven't found it on my own yet, post a link in the comments.  Thank you.

Trash to Treasure: Miniature Diy Lamps

diy miniature lamps using lids and game pieces

I keep a collection of toothpaste caps and cosmetic lids for making my mini lamps.  Also, a while back I purchased a bag full of random game pieces for $2 at a 2nd hand shop that are great for mini lamps as well.

diy miniature lamps

I added little beads on top of the lids.

diy miniature modern lamp

diy miniature lamp

I'm pretty happy with the results.

I've also considered, but haven't tried yet, putting washi tape on the lids?  Or maybe modge podge some napkins or small print material on the lids for patterned lamp shades?  What do you think?