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From the page: The bottle that still shines

Idea 8

Neck pendant lamp

Medium 1 h

The upper part of the bottle — the "neck" with its narrow mouth — is the part that most enchants lighting designers: the narrow bottleneck works as a natural socket holder for a bulb and light diffuser. The physics is simple: the dark glass filters and spreads the bulb's light into amber or green tones, creating that cozy atmosphere typical of bars and bistros, where this piece is a classic.

What you need

  • The upper half of the bottle (with the neck), cut as in the previous technique
  • A pendant socket kit with cord and plug (or an old table lamp socket)
  • A low-wattage, warm-toned filament LED bulb
  • Fine sandpaper
  • Pliers
  • A ceiling hook or ring, if it will hang

How to make it

  1. 1

    Cut the bottle in half (same string and thermal shock technique) and sand the bottom edge well, since it will be exposed — a smooth edge is safety and finishing at the same time.

  2. 2

    Choose a warm-toned, low-wattage filament LED: it doesn't heat the glass and the visible filament mimics a flame, bringing out the bottle's colors.

  3. 3

    Pass the socket through the neck from bottom to top until the bulb sits in the center of the widest part — the neck holds the socket by friction, no screws needed.

  4. 4

    If the fit is loose, wrap the socket with a turn of electrical tape or silicone to secure it — the correct support point keeps the bulb from touching the glass.

  5. 5

    For a pendant, fix the cord to the ceiling with a hook and adjust the height: a low lamp (24–28 inches above the table) concentrates the light and creates a reading mood.

  6. 6

    Test with the piece unplugged first, checking that everything is firm before plugging it in.

Finishing touches

dark glass bottles (red or green) give a more golden, cozy light; the transparent one lights more and looks great in industrial-style spaces. A group of two or three at staggered heights transforms any corner of the house.

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