I feel the need for a trashure makeover coming on! What's trashure you say? I first wrote about it a few years ago in this post and is put simply: Making treasure out of trash. Or in other words, "One man's trash is another woman's treasure". Hee hee.  Therefore, this Trash to Treasure Tuesday I am sharing how my curbside finds became a tripod floor lamp with some funkified DIY fun. Also, my gal friends are sharing their projects too, so be sure to check them out below.

WHOA

Back about a year ago, there was a settee set out for trash. Likewise, I gave it a brand-new look you can read about in this makeover reveal (it's a good one!). What she didn't tell me was that there was a whole bunch of goodness along with it! This is what else I snagged. Curbside Trashure for DIY Projects Tripod Floor Lamp | Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com In addition, the bed post turnings became new in this post, 4 x 4's, a set of Queen Anne legs, a surveyors tripod, lampshade, and a one-legged wonder footstool that I also made over HERE. For now, my focus is on that surveyor's goodness because I have had it on my brain to turn it into a tripod floor lamp and lamp it shall be. woot!

DIY TIME

First, I had to figure out how to get all those legs to stay together. I know the original design had a sort of "T" shape to hold them together. While I could have cut one, I wanted a simpler effect for various reasons. However, instead I grabbed some of the dowel I keep in my stash and got to work. My husband bought me this cool angle finder tool for Christmas that helps me figure out inside and outside angles. I needed 3 sections and this thing helped me immensely. Remember my motto? "Tools over Jewels". Using Angle Finder to Determine Tripod Floor Lamp Legs| Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com Then, I also used it to figure the angles between the dowel and the tripod leg. I cut wedges to keep them supported and attached with wood glue, brads, and screws. Likewise, once I have the angles figured, it was just a matter of putting it all together. Before I did that though, I wanted to treat the parched wood and my go-to for refreshing is boiled linseed oil (or hemp oil, or tung oil). The legs were needing some nourishment and they soaked it right up. You can see how I revived my antique pew, a cedar chest, and a pair of theater seats too. Boiled Linseed Oil to Refresh Old Wood - Tripod Floor Lamp | Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

THE REVEAL

After all was prepped, I just needed to use my lamp wire kit to assemble and add a lamp shade. Now, take a peek at my repurposed surveyor's tripod floor lamp. Repurposed Surveyor's Tripod Floor Lamp by Prodigal Pieces | www.prodigalpieces.com It's got that fun industrial flair and I'm all about unique in my home, right? My favorite part is the feet because of the patina. Vintage Vignette with Repurposed Tripod Floor Lamp and DIY Large Clock by Prodigal Pieces | www.prodigalpieces.com Tripod Floor Lamp Base with Wire Locker Baskets | Prodigal Pieces | www.prodigalpieces.com Doesn't it look sweet next to my $3 garage sale chair I upholstered? Vintage Industrial Tripod Floor Lamp from Repurposed Parts by Prodigal Pieces | www.prodigalpieces.com And if you're loving that large clock, I have the tutorial for it over in this post. Plus, both the clock and lamp are available in my online store.

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In addition, if you are wanting to know how to make your own lighting, even sconces and chandeliers, I have a tutorial for you and show you how I created my own lighting in this tutorial. Create Your Own Farmhouse Lighting with this Step-by-Step DIY Tutorial by Prodigal Pieces | www.prodigalpieces.com

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Not only is my hope is that you are inspired to try something like this yourself, but to also have fun! Additionally, pin and share to do the same for others (and so you can find this later on when you need it. DIY Tripod Floor Lamp Made from a Repurposed Surveyor's Tripod with Tutorial by Prodigal Pieces | www.prodigalpieces.com Next, I am sharing from the heart. I invite you to join me for some sit-down-and-relax time while I speak of some things past and some things present. Head HERE. To get these DIY tips & tricks in your inbox, be sure to sign up for my newsletter. Until next time! blog signature

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WAIT!! Before you head off, you just have to check out these fantastic makeovers by the best of the Trash to Treasure bloggers on the web.

Trash to Treasure Tuedays - Thrifted Makeover Fun | Prodigal Pieces | www.prodigalpieces.com

Trash to Treasure Transformations - November | Tripod Floor Lamp | Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

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Also, more projects like my tripod floor lamp:

A Child's Chest of Drawers Becomes Faux Card Catalog by Prodigal Pieces | www.prodigalpieces.comRepurposed Kitchen Cabinets become Home Decor by Prodigal Pieces | www.prodigalpieces.com




Debrashoppeno5

Shared publicly - 2016-11-08 06:00:27

What a fabulous find. I have been on the look out for ages for a wood tripod. The lamp looks great.

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2016-11-08 07:24:53

So you can imagine how stoked I was to find it. Yay! Thanks, Debra.

Jen @ Girl in the Garage

Shared publicly - 2016-11-08 10:41:47

This is so cool, Larissa! You had a vision and it came together fabulously.

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2016-11-08 10:57:18

Thanks, Jen! Now to make use of the rest. Yay!

Christy@ Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer

Shared publicly - 2016-11-08 18:04:36

This is so cool, Larissa! What a dream haul that was! I know you'll find a fabulous way to recreate every last piece! XO

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2016-11-08 19:25:55

It pays of to shop curbside! :D Thanks, Christy.

Marie from The Interior Frugalista

Shared publicly - 2016-11-09 03:06:41

If my eyes spotted that pile of curbside treasures, everyone in the car would have got whiplash as I slammed my foot on the brakes. Your tripod lamp turned out so well, Larissa! Pinning to share. I'm eyeing up that angle finder and thinking Santa needs to put one in my stocking this year.

Shoregirl

Shared publicly - 2016-11-09 08:22:48

Who would have guessed that pile of curbside "trash" could become something so cool?! I love all the fun makeovers you do!

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2016-11-09 08:27:08

You are my sista, Marie! hee hee. I had fun making use of this pile and have plans for them legs...oh yeah. Thanks, girl!

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2016-11-09 08:27:30

It is so fun to get to create! Thank you so much for the love.

Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule

Shared publicly - 2016-11-09 13:45:34

You are SO creative, love it Larissa!!

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2016-11-09 15:01:30

Thanks, Nancy!

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