DIY Salt Lamp

Salt lamps are created by illuminating salt crystals with a low-watt light bulb. These light fixtures provide a relaxing atmosphere for any room and may cleanse the air of allergens or irritants. Salt lamps are available in a variety of sizes and styles in stores and online. They can also be created easily and inexpensively at home by inserting a lamp kit into a bowl of your choice and filling the bowl with salt crystals.

Bowl of your choice
Drill
Lamp cord kit
7 to 15 watt light bulb
Small bag of rock salt

Instructions

- 1
  Choose a bowl for your salt lamp. Sturdy options include glass and metal.
- 2
  Drill a hole in the side of the bowl large enough to thread the lamp cord through.
- 3
  Place the portion of the lamp cord containing the light bulb socket inside the bowl and thread the cord through the hole in the bowl’s side.
- 4
  Screw the light bulb into the socket. Low wattage bulbs, such as seven to 15 watts, are best for this project to avoid overheating.
- 5
  Plug in the lamp cord to make sure the bulb is working properly before adding salt.
- 6
  Pour the rock salt gently into the bowl until the bowl is full and the light bulb is completely covered.
- 7
  Turn on the salt lamp. Remove a small amount of salt or choose a bulb with a slightly higher wattage if the light does not shine through the salt as desired.

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