Welcome to the resource page for Old Lamps, New Life!
I'm so glad you took your first step towards learning the in's and out's of lamp-making by buying my book! I made these videos especially for you so you can feel confident and supported as you head down the path of restoring and rewiring old lamps.
If you have a question or feedback related to the book or this bonus material, I'd love to hear from you. Contact me here. Good luck, and enjoy!
Checklist for Restoring or Re-wiring a Vintage Lamp
Exclusive Video Content
Rewire & Refresh a Thrifted Glass Lamp
End-to-end process video
Disassembling a lamp
Determining what work needs to be done
Replacing parts
Re-wiring
How to dis-assemble a lamp
How to take a lamp apart - and remember how to put it back together!
When & why to cut a lamp cord
Make money by selling refurbished lamps
Why (and why not) turn lamp refurbishing into a side-hustle
Venues - where to sell, both online & offline
Pricing - what lamps are selling for online right now
Calculating profit
Merchandising & marketing
Resources
You might find these video tutorials helpful too!
How to wire a lamp socket
How to wire a lamp socket
How to strip wire
How to tie an Underwriter's knot
Lamp Haul Video
What to look for when scouting for vintage lamps
Recognize what makes a good 'upcycling' candidate
Types of lamps which sell well online
Anatomy of a lamp
An overview of all the components of a lamp and how they fit together
Super-Easy Wine or Liquor Bottle Lamp Video
How to make a lamp out of a keepsake wine or liquor bottle in 2 minutes!
