DIY MidCentury Modern Light Fixtures (for your Home or RV)

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In this video, we walk through the steps of how to create a DIY MidCentury Modern Light Fixture. Learn from some of our mistakes and create your very own stylish lighting.

If you’d like to learn more about wiring and installing the light fixture make sure to check out the video below to see how we wired the dimmer and installed our Mason Jar Light Fixtures.

How to Make a Mason Jar Light Fixture with Dimmer:

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There are tons of lighting parts out there so feel free to experiment and have fun with various lighting parts. If you're interested in checking out the parts we used, we'll list them below, but we will also have a blog post soon with more photos, info, and product links. 

We primarily used parts from Grand Brass but are in no way affiliated with them. You can search for other lighting stores to find the parts and finishes you're looking for.

Lighting Parts used:

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12v LED Light Bulbs (if using in an RV with 12v lights, otherwise use a bulb that matches your power supply)
https://amzn.to/2YgqKCz (Amazon Affiliate Link)

12v Dimmer Switch (if using 12v):
https://amzn.to/2XQAF2l (Amazon Affiliate Link)

2 Porcelain Socket with Wire Leads:
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/SO100...

2 Black Socket Cups:
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/CU578BL/

1/2 Inch Steel Hollow Nipples: (we used two)
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/ni01...

3/4 Inch Steel Hollow Nipple:
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/ni03...

5/8in 1/8IPS Female Straight Coupling:
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/ne438/

2" Pipe with 1/8 IPS thread
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/pibr0...

10" Pipe with 1/8 IPS thread (we used two) 
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/pibr1...

2 X 1/8IPS Sided Small Cluster Body and Slotted Plug:
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/BOS2X8/
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/FI1%2...


You can buy a canopy ceiling mount kit like this: https://www.grandbrass.com/item/ca04/
or a different style like this: 
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/ca50b...

Or you can buy a canopy and then a ceiling mounting kit:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/11946214...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/11914218...

or even buy the pieces individually:

Ceiling Canopy:
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/cas05bl/

Crossbar Kit with Acorn Caps
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/cb234...

Flat Washer
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/WABP1/

Star Lock Washer:
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/wasta...

Hex Nut:
https://www.grandbrass.com/item/NU234BP/

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