Can I make this lamp

Question

My boyfriend and i are soon getting a place together, and decided to do the living room in nautical decor. I'm looking online and see a really neat seashell lamp, but that gave me the idea to make my own. I wanted to get a clear glass vase that could be shaped like a lamp, i'm sure i saw something like it at walmart. I would like to fill it with sand and sea shells, and run the wires through it to make a lamp. The problem is, if i drill a hole, all the sand is going to run out of it...so i don't know how to run the wires through. any suggestions? All i can think of is to have...kind of a tube that goes through to run the wires so i could fill it around...but i doubt something like that exists...is there any premade...clear glass...lamp um..shells? that i could fill? links would be helpful, or suggestions on how to make my idea work would be even better.

Answer 1

There are actually lamps ready-made to be filled with stuff!  

As for the sand, may I suggest that before you put anything in it, take a hot-glue gun and seal off the hole in the bottom where the post comes through to prevent sand seepage?

Good luck.

Answer 2

They are called Ginger Jar Lamps. There are always a few on E-Bay. Or go to quality lighting store and they can order the jar and other parts so you can fill it with all that you treasure. It's not that hard to do and they should be able to answer any questions you might have about the build.

Parts needed;

Ginger Jar( They come in a few different sizes), Base to match the bottom diameter of the jar, Center rod, Pal nut, Top neck washer. Possible neck stem( depends how high above the jar you want the socket to sit. Socket. Harp and saddle. Lamp shade. Bulb. Cord.  

Answer 3

You can still drill a hole, just use caulking around the wires. You will find them at any hardware store.