I saw the idea on pinterest to use an old world globe, cut in half and add a light kit to it to make hanging lights... although I couldn't find much info on how to actually make them. I had an old globe that was broken off the axle and knew it would be perfect for my son's desk area. He loved the idea and was on board! I went to my blue store and with the help of a kind lady that worked there selected the longest length of electrical wire with the plug I could find... I think it was around 10 feet. and the I purchased 2 ceramic sockets for the light bulbs. that was it. I think I spent around $7-8. From there I decided that I shouldn't mess with wiring and it was right up my hubby's alley :) Trust me... he was thrilled! He just loves my projects ideas :)
I descibed to him what I wanted ... to which he said... "huh?" so then I pulled out the pin with a photograph from pinterest... He rigged it up wiring both lamps on the one cord... I didn't want them on 2 cords or using up to outlets. Here are some pix. Hanging about the desk I built. Best of all my son is completely thrilled! Here's to hoping he will spend hours upon hours delightfully doing his homework now :)
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