Clay mushroom lamp

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Form the stem

   Wrap the jar in plastic wrap. Cover it with a 1/4 in layer of clay, leaving the bottom open.

2. 

   2

   Shape the cap

   Blow the balloon up to about 6 in. Drape a rolled clay sheet over the top half like a dome.

3. 

   3

   Add the gills

   Press lines into the underside edge with the butter knife.

4. 

   4

   Dry in stages

   Let both pieces dry 24 hours. Pop the balloon and slide the jar out.

5. 

   5

   Make light holes

   Poke small dots through the cap before it's fully dry. Light will shine through them.

6. 

   6

   Join and finish

   Let everything dry 2 more days. Sand, paint and seal.

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   7

   Light it up

   Set the puck light inside the stem and rest the cap on top.