Steampunk industrial lighting is so simple yet can be so expensive! Colin and Justin have seen similar styles to the one pictured below for $170 but you can make it for around a tenth of that!

Assembled using 1/2″ iron pipe fittings, it’s actually fairly easy to build. Please note: For the wiring part, Colin and Justin recommend asking home improvement store staff for help, or using an electrician.

The fixture swings 180 degrees, and can rest close to your wall when not in use or be perfectly positioned to suit reading or crafting. Completed, the fixture swings around 16″ from the wall. The fixture measures approximately 10″ high.

DIY industrial wall lamp

Materials needed (all available at local hardware stores):

• 1/2 inch galvanized floor flange
• 1/2 inch x 6” pipe
• 1/2 inch x 12” pipe
• 2 half inch nipples
• 1/2 inch x 3/4 inch reducing coupler
• 2 x 1/2-inch elbows
• 1 x 1/2 inch T joint
• Lamp cord and a bulb socket

Method:

1. Take flange, attach one of the half inch nipples to the T joint. On to the bottom of this, screw the 6” pipe. At this point, start to insert the lamp wire and let it protrude through the assembled parts. Next, add the second nipple and continue threading the cable wire. Next, attach the 12” section of pipe, thread the cord further, then attach this to the second half inch elbow. Attach the connector to the reducing coupler and thread the cable through these pieces.

2. Take the bulb socket and take apart its three sections and wire this accordingly. IMPORTANT: This should really be done by someone who is properly electrically qualified — just to be sure.

3. This lamp can be created with or without a ‘cage’ shade. We already had a cage shade in our project storage cupboard but you can buy these from DIY stores for a buck or so a piece. They’re the type of light fitting ‘strings’ that contractors use. Originally yellow, we sprayed ours black. Simply ‘open’ (it opens into two connected halves) and attach over the neck of the top end of the pipe section. If it’s a little loose, provide stability with black electrical tape.

4. Lamp plugs in — no hard wiring required — and a vintage ‘filament’ bulb completes the unique, retro look.

Job done! Good luck – hope it turns out well for you guys!

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