How to Make a Horseshoe Lamp

Assemble the Lamp

• 1

  Drill a hole in the center of the round wooden base to accommodate the bottom of the lamp post.

• 2

  Rub the edges the hole with the sandpaper to smooth and shape it evenly.

• 3

  Slide the bottom threads of the lamp post into the hole in the wooden base.

• 4

  Screw the washer and bolt onto the lamp post threads underneath the wooden base. The lamp post should be attached to the base.

• 5

  Insert the wires of the lamp cord through the hole under the base and up through the lamp post until 4 inches of wire extend out of the top.

• 6

  Attach the wires of the lamp cord to the lamp socket and add the socket cap according to the manufacturer's directions.

• 7

  Pull the lamp cord gently from the bottom, back through the lamp post and screw the socket cap onto the top of the lamp post.

• 8

  Attach the lamp harp onto the socket.

Finish the Lamp

• 9

  Place the wooden base on the piece of felt. Trace the outline of the base onto the felt with the marker. Cut out the circle of felt.

• 10

  Cut a 2-inch "X" in the center of the felt.

• 11

  Apply epoxy in three rings around the bottom of the wooden base.

• 12

  Insert the lamp plug through the "X" and press the felt against the epoxy on base. Dab more epoxy in a ring along the edge of the felt and press it firmly against the base. Let it dry according to the manufacturer's directions.

• 13

  Brush the wooden base with the wood stain. Let it dry according to the manufacturer's directions.

• 14

  Position the bottom curved edge of the horseshoe onto the wooden base, resting it against the lamp post.

• 15

  Lift the horseshoe and dab the wooden base and side of the lamp post with epoxy. Replace the horseshoe, pressing firmly.

• 16

  Apply two pieces of masking tape to secure the horseshoe to the base. Let stand until the epoxy is dry according to the manufacturer's directions. Remove the tape.

• 17

  Attach the shade and finial to the lamp harp.

• 18

  Screw in the light bulb and plug in the lamp.