DIY Glam Wall Sconce | High-End Shampoo Bottle Upcycle

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I love finding beauty in the most unexpected places, and today’s project is a perfect example of how a bit of imagination can turn household “trash” into a boutique showpiece. We are rescuing an empty shampoo bottle and upscaling it with metallic textures to create a stunning wall sconce that provides a beautiful, functional glow. It’s a fast, clever build that looks like a high-end designer find but only costs a few dollars to make.

📺 WATCH: See how I transform a simple shampoo bottle into a high-end wall sconce here.

Materials

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Empty shampoo bottle (Clear or white)
Mosaic-design placemat (Metallic silver/white)
Silver picture frame (4×6)
Battery-operated LED hanging lamp
Solar stake light stick (Plastic pole only)
Silver beaded necklace
Clear acrylic diamond gem
Rhinestone ribbon (Diamond wrap)

Tools

Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Box cutter or Exacto knife
White glue
Precision scissors

💡 Sandy’s Favorite Crafting Tips & Hacks

The “Invisible” Upcycle Secret: When you’re using plastic containers like shampoo bottles, always clean them thoroughly and remove all labels before starting. A clean surface ensures your adhesives bond permanently and prevents old branding from “ghosting” through your decorative layers.
Precision Trimming: When wrapping a curved bottle with a flat placemat, you might find some overhang. Use a sharp pair of scissors to trim the excess flush with the bottle’s edge for a clean, professional finish.
Adhesive Duo for Frames: While I used white glue for the diamond wrap backing, I always recommend my favorite trick for mounting the bottle assembly: apply hot glue to the top and bottom center of the frame for an immediate hold that keeps your project perfectly vertical while it sets.
Zero-Waste Solar Hack: Don’t throw away the rest of your solar light! We only need the plastic stick for this build to act as a decorative stem, but the solar unit itself can be saved for a future garden project.

Instructions

Prepare the Vessel: Clean your empty shampoo bottle and use a box cutter to carefully remove the entire bottom. This creates the main opening for your light source.
Apply the Facade: Measure and cut a section of your mosaic placemat to fit the circumference of the bottle. Adhere it to the outer surface using hot glue and trim any excess from the ends.
Build the Decorative Stem: Remove the plastic stick from a solar stake light. Apply hot glue to one end and insert it about half an inch into the smaller neck opening of the shampoo bottle.
Add the Boutique Bling: Glue a string of silver beaded necklace around the bottle’s neck to hide the joint. Insert a clear acrylic diamond gem into the bottom end of the solar stick and finish the tip with another ring of silver beads.
Install the Light: Secure your battery-operated LED hanging lamp into the large bottom opening of the bottle using hot glue to ensure it is affixed firmly.
Create the Mirrored Backdrop: Disassemble your 4×6 picture frame and remove the kickstand leg from the cardboard backing. Use white glue to adhere a sheet of rhinestone diamond wrap to the cardboard, let it dry for 20 minutes, and reinsert it into the frame.
Final Assembly: Apply hot glue to the front top and bottom center of the prepared frame. Press the shampoo bottle assembly vertically onto the frame and hold it until the glue sets.