DIY CONCRETE LAMP STORY

And the award for the Most Fun project of the Year goes to… DIY concrete lamps!

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Step 1: Find an old lamp

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After priming the concrete patch is applied. Click below for all steps on DIY concrete lamp!

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After sanding it is time for painting. For the black lamp, I wanted a dimensional look, so I mixed up a rusty brown color with random paints (any type of paint will work).

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Click Below to See the Full Guide

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