Recycled Mardi Gras Bead Floor Lamp

Project by Mark Kirk from New Orleans, La.

Materials and Tools:

plastic (Mardi Gras) beads
baking tray 
foil
mask 
gloves
oven 
pencil 
scissors
old shade from lamp
floor lamp with a cover screw
40-60 watt bulb

Steps:

1. Cover the baking tray with foil. Lay beads on the tray as desired, leaving a hole in the middle.

2. Bake at 350 F degrees 10 to 15 minutes. Check the tray of beads in the oven, turn it around 180 degrees, and bake for 5 minutes more. Check again (some beads will melt quicker then others).

3. When the beads are melted together, remove the tray from the oven. Form the warm plastic over a bowl (or the old lamp shade) and shape as desired.

4. When cooled, remove the foil from the inside of the shade. Place the new shade over the socket and secure in place. Replace the bulb, plug it in, and enjoy your new light!

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