Replacing Nightstand Lamp Shade and Lamp Stand, DIY

After my son destroyed his nightstand lamp, I decided to make him another break proof one! Here is how I made both the Nightstand Lamp Shade and Lamp Base. What damage have you had to deal with around children?

Nightstand Lampshade

For this lampshade I reused the frame rings and 3 pins for
the side. To connect them I used the gorilla glue, with the water. I of course needed fabric for the shade and double-sided tape for it.
Finally, of course the original electrical part of the lamp.

I hope your lampshade frame was already connected with a wire from the base to the top so as not to be in my predicament. Mine wasn’t. The fabric covered plastic shade was completely destroyed. So, in my case, I had to replace with 3 wooden pins.

The good thing is that we ended up with a totally different
looking lampshade. Something taller, something a little masculine for Sam.

To use gorilla glue, they instruct to dampen one of the surfaces. In my case I thought it’s easier to dampen the wood with a brush. They say not to put water in the glue. The water helps cure the glue. Don’t put much glue as it expands. I’ve never used it before,
I did this time and it actually expands. It dries in 2 hours. I know that’s a long time the results are worth it. It’s strong and neat.

Nightstand Lamp Stand

As you saw my son’s lamp was fully broken. Gone! So as not to have repeat breakages, I needed to use unbreakable items this time. I used a wooden
base, a plastic rattan basket and gorilla glue.

All I needed to do before attaching the base to the basket was connect the electrical part as it nestles inside. I drilled a hole for the cable and one on the top for the bulb holder. After that, all I needed was to apply the glue, align the base and basket, give it a chance to
Dry by putting some weights on top of it and putting it on the side for a while.

That was all for our kid proof, son proof nightstand lamp. Watch video.