How to Make a DIY Marble Table Lamp From Marble Tiles

Place one tile flat on the table and one on its side, as shown below -- this will be the assembled width (4 3/8 inches). Measure the center (2 3/16 inches), 1 inch from the bottom.

Place a scrap piece of wood in a sink or bowl, then set the tile on top. Add water until the tile is covered -- this will help prevent the tile from breaking. Slowly drill through the tile with the 3/8-inch tile drill bit. Once the hole has been drilled, dry the tile and apply a small amount of silicone caulk to the edges of the opening.

On one tile, measure and mark two squares, 3 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches each. Using the table saw, cut the two squares. These will form the top and bottom of the lamp.

On the top 3 1/2 inch square, measure and mark center of the square. Use the 3/8-inch tile drill bit to drill a hole.

Use a permanent adhesive for stone (quick setting is preferred).

Lay the tile with the hole for the lamp cord flat on a table. Place the bottom square against the straight side (one side of the tile is straight and one is beveled), and secure with the adhesive. If needed, use tape to help hold the tile together until the adhesive sets.

Start creating a box by lining up the bevel edge to overlap the square edge. This will create a smooth transition and a beveled edge on all four corners. Add the other side.

To cover the 6-inch threaded rod, add a vase cap and brass tube. I used old lamp parts from my collection, however, these can be purchased at a lamp store as well. My brass tube is 2 3/4 inches long. This measurement depends on the desired height for the overall lamp and lamp shade (the additional threaded rod protrudes out of the lamp body).

Before placing the final tile, wire the lamp by following the instructions on the kit. Thread the wire through the hole and through the threaded rod.

Add a small amount of adhesive on all the seams and place the final tile to complete the lamp.

On the base, add felt feet or a felt bottom to protect surfaces.