Nancy Golden, host of DIY's Decorating and Design, creates a teacup light for the kitchen. - Take the light fixture down and remove the bulb casing (figure A).
Note: - Be sure to save the pieces: they'll be needed later.
- It's best to use ironstone or stoneware cups and saucers. Use a drill with a glass-and-tile bit to drill a small pilot hole into the back of the saucer first (figure B). (Be sure to wear safety goggles.)
- The glass-and-tile bit creates an anchor for the next bit, which is called a hole-saw (figure C). This bit will actually cut through the saucer itself.
- The point of the hole-saw goes right into the small hole created by the glass-and-tile bit.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the teacup.
- Use tub-and-tile adhesive caulk to attach the teacup to the saucer.
- Make sure the teacup and saucer holes align perfectly (figure D).
- Apply the same tub-and-tile adhesive caulk to the inside of the light-fixture rims and slip the attached teacup and saucer over the bulb and down on the rim. Be sure to align the teacup and saucer.
- Reattach the bulb casings with a nice, tight fit (figure E).
- Finish by using a decorative candle light bulb and reattaching the fixture to the ceiling.
Note: - Be creative with your choice of teacup and saucer. They can match your china pattern or they can be mismatched.
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