How to Make a Christmas Ornament Into a Lamp Finial
A quick and easy Christmas decorating idea for lamps where you will learn how to turn an inexpensive Christmas ornament into a lamp finial.
Today is 20-Minute Decorating day where I share a project that can be completed in under 20 minutes. Its Christmas themed this month.
I made a Christmas ornament finial for the thrift store lamp that I made over recently.
This little decorative detail can be made in 5 minutes with no DIY skills needed.
The ornament finial adds a festive Christmas touch to any lamp that has a finial that secures the shade.
I liked how the finial looked on the table lamp so much that I decided to also make one for the floor lamp in the room using a different style ornament.
You can use any shatterproof ornament. They look like glass, but are plastic and bounce when you drop them. I bought mine at Walmart. They are usually sold in bulk by color in a clear tube or container.
You also need a lamp where the lampshade is attached with a finial like the shade in the photo above.
How to Make a Christmas Ornament into a Lamp Finial
supplies needed:
- Existing lamp finial that holds shade on lamp
- Shatterproof Christmas ornament – Walmart
- Sharp, pointy scissors or a craft knife
- Cutting board
- Optional – glue dot
Time needed: 5 minutes
How Do You Make a Lamp Finial for Christmas?
- Remove Finial From Lamp
Eyeball the top diameter of the current finial on your lamp.
You are going to cut a hole around the top of the ornament to fit over this existing finial. You need to make a cut circle on the ornament that is as wide as the existing finial.
- Place Ornament on Cutting Board
Place the ornament on it’s side on a cutting board. Use a craft knife to cut off the hook.
- Cut Hole Larger If Needed
Using a craft knife, cut hole to size needed. The shatterproof ornaments are very easy to cut.
- Optional Way to Cut
Another way to cut the top off the ornament is to use a pair of scissors.
Use a Sharpie to draw a circle (to the size needed) around the top of the ornament to use as a cutting guide.
Place the one tip of the scissors into the top of the ornament. It may need a gentle push. Once the scissor tip is through the ornament, start cutting the top off.
Place it over the top of the finial, if it is too small, cut a little more off until it fits. As you cut, try to keep the hole even as much as possible. - Different Ways to Place Ornament Over Existing Finial
Depending on the type of finial you have, you can cut the hole large enough to cover the whole finial or just a part of it as shown below.
- Optional – Place a Glue Dot
If the ornament is wobbling or won’t stay straight, roll a piece of tape so the sticky part is out. Place on top of finial and then place the ornament on.
If you have Glue Dots, use instead of the tape.
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The ornament on the left is sitting on top of the existing finial allowing the bottom section to still be visible.
The ornament on the right covers the whole finial.
A sweet little detail that makes any lamp part of your Christmas decor.
