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Ever stop and pick up sticks while you’re out for a walk?

I know we do – whenever we’re out walking through the forest, we all end up with walking sticks that get discarded before we come home.  Might need to just hang on to some if I ever want to create this beautifully natural DIY lamp base.

What you need:

• 15-20 twigs (bundle with twine to keep them relatively straight and let dry for a month before using)
• Three rubber bands
• Threaded metal rod
• Twine
• Crafts glue
• Scissors
• Pruner or utility knife
• Wood round with precut hole in center
• Electrical lamp kit
• Felt pads or plastic “buttons”
• Lampshade

You’ll find the assembly instructions here on the Better Homes & Gardens website.