Black Iron Desk Lamp

Watch our DIY Iron Desk Lamp instructional video online.

Level: Advanced

Advanced projects can typically be completed with 2-5 tools. Assembly can be completed in 60 - 90 minutes, and we recommend 60 - 90 minutes for planning and personalization. This project is appropriate for students in grades 5 and above.

Objective: Build a DIY black iron pipe desk lamp

Students will use basic electrical 110V skills to build their very own DIY desk lamp with black iron pipe parts. Students will have an opportunity to get creative and paint their desk lamps, making them a perfect gift or nightstand reading light.

Instructors then have an opportunity to reinforce learnings by prompting questions such as:

• What did you learn about building a lamp?

• What is a conduit?

• Who created the first light bulb?

• What is the difference between and LED light and an incandescent light?

Supplies & Materials

The following supplies & materials are included with each project class set:

• Wood parts for assembly

• Water valve knob

• Black iron pipe for lamp body

• Lamp cord

• Lamp plug

• Nuts

• Bolts

• Screws

• Rubber gloves

• Sandpaper

• Safety glasses

• Pencils

• Notebooks for planning

Art supplies and tools are not included but can be provided upon request.