DIY Plastic Beer Keg Lamp

This lamp can be made from empty plastic beer kegs. Instead of plastic waste this keg can be upcycled so it can become a fantastic (pendant) lamp for your interior. As a bonus the other half of the keg can be used as a planter or holder for led candles.

Let's get started!

Materials:

- empty plastic beer keg

- sponge and cleaning stuff

- lamp socket with screw-rings

- electrical cord (with power plug)

Tools:

- screwdriver

- sharp knife or (skill)saw

- pliers

Make sure to release the pressure of the keg! by opening the valve gently with a screwdriver.

Remove the top cover and plastic tube so you can acces the inside of the keg. This can be done by using a screwdriver on the 2 clickfingers to separate both top parts.

Use warm water and dish soap to clean the inside of the keg.

Add some tape around the keg for marking the cutting line.

Use a sharp utility knife or skillsaw and cut the keg in half. You can decide what design you want by choosing your own dimensions.

Try to get a straight cut, but no worries if you will not succeed.

Cover your edge and make it look more professional by adding a finishing edge.

Try to make it a seamless as possible for a nice look.

Choose an electrical cord which fits your design and connect this to the lamp socket.

Use a lamp socket with 2 screw-rings which are big enough to clamp into the neck of the upper part.

By fixing one screw-ring on the top of the lamp socket and the other one on the inside of the keg a good connection can be made. Don't apply to much force or the plastic keg will crack.

Choose a LED-lightbulb so it wont get to hot. Go for a large bulb or for a small one, whatever you like!

The top part can be used as a great (pendant) lamp.

The bottom part can be used as a planter.

Enjoy your design! #zwartewouw