How to Make a Spectacular Floor Log Lamp

(February 2017, Update with comments tips)

How to make a spectacular log lamp? You may have wood logs available around you, or maybe a wood part too big to put in a fireplace… Make this amazing wood floor lamp as indoor or outdoor lighting!

This great tutorial will help you in all stages, however, some information, details may be missing, in this case, leave a comment or use your imagination to solve the problem ;) The guide is easier than it sounds, you just need some woodworking knowledge.

You can buy a similar log lamp, with modern design but also more expensive here: Sculptural California Cedar Wood Lamp or use best browser page to find others tutorials on DIY websites.

How to make a spectacular lamp with logs

Everything you need to make a custom log lamp:

This is the list of equipment needed to make the log lamp in the picture, for a wooden log about 40cm. If your piece of wood is larger or smaller, adjust the size of the tube.

1. Locate the materials you need for this craft.
2. Cut the wood log into slices (2 cm minimum) with a wood saw.

How to make a spectacular lamp with logs

Tips :

  • Use a cradle to hold the log so it can’t roll and get thrown (Ruth) or use a chainsaw (Matija).

3. Find the center of each log slice and make a hole with a drill, use the same diameter as the plexiglass tube.

How to Make a Spectacular Floor Lamp with Logs

4. Sand down the surface of each wood slice with sandpaper.

How to Make a Spectacular Floor Lamp with Logs

5. Put wood glue on the inside of each hole and let it dry for a day.

How to Make a Spectacular Floor Lamp with Logs

6. Put some wood sticks to get the desired space between wood slices.

How to Make a Spectacular Floor Log Lamp 1 - Floor Lamps - iD Lights

7. Varnish each wood slice and let them dry, repeat the operation 2 to 3 times.

How to Make a Spectacular Floor Lamp with Logs

8. Cut the plexiglass tube (40 cm) and install the LED light strip inside, you can fix it with scotch tape.

How to Make a Spectacular Floor Lamp with Logs

9. Install wood slices one by one on the plexiglass tube and fix with wood glue.

How to Make a Spectacular Floor Lamp with Logs

Tips :

  • To have a more structural lamp, cut a piece of plexiglass tube (with an inside diameter the same as the outside diameter of the main tube) to the length of the space between each wood block then cut a slit so you can place it around the main plexiglass tube. (VCW, Ken)

10. Cut a groove in the bottom block of wood deep enough to put the power cord through and then fill it with glue to hold it in place

Ready! We have finished making this spectacular lamp with logs. If you need more inspiration, look at this category: Wood Lamps.

And if you are not a crafter and simply want to buy a similar one, look at this cute wood log lamp:

Seaside Driftwood Log Lamp

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Last update on 2022-05-30 / Images from Amazon API

54 thoughts on “How to Make a Spectacular Floor Log Lamp”

  1. Allen Michael

    I love this lamp! What a great and unique project, thank you for sharing this. I would love to try making this one. And I love how you used plexiglass and LED for this project too.

  2. fischer schikolenko

    Can you please tell me how you arranged the lights in the tube. I’m making one and the my lights burnt out due to them being kinked. Thank you very much to whoever responds.

    1. fisher,
      I just finished my floor lamp and used LED lights. They do not get hot and will not burn out if they touch.

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