Make a Lamp Terrarium (Lamparium)

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Let's make a Lamp Terrarium or a Lamparium! Most terrariums are simply nice to look at, but this one is also quite functional. So if you thought that it was a waste of resources/time to make a terrarium, then maybe this is the one for you. Chances are that you need a lamp, so why not make it a Lamp Terrarium?
These are really quite simple to make and not much different than a standard terrarium, other than a few components. You could easily combine these techniques with a lot of the terrarium builds I've shown on the channel. Just in case you are new to the channel, I will link you up to some useful terrarium videos to help you get started.
Closed Terrarium Basics: • Making a Bottle Terrar...
False Bottoms: • All About Terrarium Fa...
Terrarium Substrate: • Tropical Terrarium Sub...
Springtails: • All About Springtails ...
Here's a video about rewiring a lamp. It cover more than is probably necessary for this build, but it never hurts to have more knowledge. Also, I'm not affiliated with this channel in any way, but it was the clearest demonstration I could find on the procedure.
Rewire a Lamp: • How To Rewire A Lamp |...
If you're thinking that this is an expensive project, it's really not. The Jar Light kits can get a little pricey, but the Build Your Own Lamp kits are quite inexpensive. Also this could potentially be done for little, to no expense. If you are able to find an old lamp in the trash or at a thrift store, you could dismantle it to obtain the light socket and other pertinent components and toss the rest. As promised I linked up the most inexpensive options I could find down below (not exactly the same as what I've used and not sponsored links).
DIY Lamp Kit: www.amzn.com/B002DNIBEY
Jar Lamp Kit: www.amzn.com/B00BI3O1Y4
Packing Rubber: www.lowes.com/pd/Plumb-Pak-6-...
If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, leave them down in the comments! Also for additional content like this, photos of my terrarium, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign. / serpadesign

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20 июл 2024

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@bo_392 6 лет назад

oh man i'm inspired. _bongquarium_

@switch_7174 6 лет назад

yes with hemp plant

@chaegibson720 6 лет назад

Bruh I have legit been thinking of recycling my big multi chambered bong and making it into a terrarium 😂

@brokenstacker8297 6 лет назад

I like it a lot, post pics

@switch_7174 6 лет назад

honestly do it

@thescavenger5003 6 лет назад

would be bongtastic!

@georgemorrow356 6 лет назад

The Bob Ross of vivariums! :)

@CheosFaction 6 лет назад

build a terrarium in a old TV

@Lastman737 6 лет назад

Chaos Faction I second that

@commentary_comments5516 6 лет назад

Here here 👍

@suitedzombie9846 5 лет назад

@Jesse Mathis I've seen at least 15 of those :)

@grimrider3807 6 лет назад

Thanks for the shout out Serpa! Appreciate you!

@krishnalelis 6 лет назад

I love making terrariums ever since I was a kid. My first one was an African violet inside a big wine bottle. I planted just a leaf using some sticks and the full plant grew inside the bottle. Everybody was amazed when they saw the result and astonished about how I put a plant inside a bottle. Your channel is inspiring!

@kekambas79 6 лет назад

An African Violet? Wow! Is it still alive? Was it hard to maintain? How did you keep water off the leaves? African Violets are so finicky!

@krishnalelis 6 лет назад

kekambas79 it's not alive, that was 20+ years ago, I was possibly 12 or 13 yo at the time. I had it for many years at my parents', but I eventually moved out and never heard of it again. It required no maintenance but removing the weed that would grow sometimes. Once the humidity inside the bottle was balanced I didn't have to worry about the water in the leaves because they weren't actually touching the ground. I think violets go well in large terrariums, I recently got another large wine bottle (it's hard to find transparent ones, they are usually green) and I intend to make a new one.

@suitedzombie9846 5 лет назад

@@krishnalelis You were growing weed? Lol, just joking bro ;)

@lorchid23 6 лет назад

Always remember that the correct size lamp shade should come down enough to just cover the bottommost parts of lightbulb socket & harp.

@lindysmith13 6 лет назад

I have started making terrariums ever since I found your channel. Your work is quite impressive.

@AnotherWorldTerraria 5 лет назад

Great work. I like the idea of the command strip to manage the cord - thanks for sharing that tip! It's funny that I randomly stumbled across this video because I have had my lamp and supplies in a box for months and recently was thinking I need to start the build up soon. Thanks for the inspiration bro!

@allan7934 6 лет назад

Better than I thought it would be. And now I know what to expect with the lamp kit. been eyeing them!

@yashashwitsharma 6 лет назад

I can just watch your videos on a loop, so amazing!

@hanyoualchemist 6 лет назад

I love this idea might try it for my house!

@dabblingwithbonsai 5 лет назад

I've been thinking of making a lamp from an old whiskey bottle to my hubby, and this is a great idea, since I also wanted to make a terrarium! Thank you, Sir, for your inspirational videos ^^,

@trenthobson2756 6 лет назад

Great job! Think I might go find an old lamp in the basement, disassemble it, and take a shot at making one of these. Wish me luck! Nice job, Tanner!

@DZyFXO 6 лет назад

Have you tried doing a terrarium with no plants? Just dirt from a local source and see what may surprisingly grow? That would be interesting

@johnnyphive4083 6 лет назад

What a freaking great idea! Looks awesome too! U keep us inspired Serpa!!!

@FantasyAddict95 6 лет назад

"Then I added a twig for a bit of an accent." You *liar,* you added *three!* (only a joke XD)

@lightwork9985 5 лет назад

"Then I added a twig for a bit of an accent" * Starts Speaking with a french accent.

@prithvithakur7950 5 лет назад

*L Ä M P*

@bhushans7s 6 лет назад

this one is amazing... so more like these

@Kracken11111 6 лет назад

They are gorgeous, you are very talented 👍🌳🍀🌸🌺✨✨

@austindunford 6 лет назад

This is awesome to wake up two. I planned last night that terrarium lamps would be my project today. I have two 5 gallon jugs I have debated on doing an aquarium lamp or terrarium with. The terrarium won because of maintenance.

@rusticnashville 2 года назад

🤯Mindblown!!! I can’t wait to make a lamparium!!!❤️

@theoschannel7114 6 лет назад

These lamps look epic! 👏👍

@madiis18account 6 лет назад

oh HELL yea Discovering your channel has made me go terrarium crazy. I love making them for my friends and these days when I walk around I stare at the ground looking for plants and mosses I can harvest for my terrariums. I place markers on my google maps to go back to with a container haha

@orangeyoung3339 6 лет назад

I love lamp... arium. Good stuff as always, Serp!

@prithvithakur7950 5 лет назад

*L Ä M P*

@caspalino9082 6 лет назад

Super cool idea and a nice video thank you!!

@petitcanasson3990 6 лет назад

AMAZING! I need this! Hopefully i just moved next to a terrarium shop in Paris 😄

@robertosuareztolosa1659 3 года назад

ITS so genially AND original terrarium

@ethanhermsey 6 лет назад

great idea :) love it

@alabasterkros 6 лет назад

This is totally lit 💡 I look forward to creating something with this idea! Tankcou Tanner. I really enjoy your channel 👍

@suitedzombie9846 5 лет назад

XD Good one, bro ;)

@madfishdiva 6 лет назад

Really cool idea. Love it.

@Grahamcracker6366 6 лет назад

Project time! Thanks!

@faedoyle4147 4 года назад

Awesome idea!!

@TheLNails 6 лет назад

really good quality videos lots of love

@Tsusagi 5 лет назад

I would buy this! Although I don't know I'd have the patience or supplies to make it myself

@Spacey7 2 года назад

You can get the lamp fittings & wiring from an old lamp.

@TerraTinkering 6 лет назад

That's so cool to see your take on lamp terrariums! We were gathering stuff to make one for this weeks video, but hit some issues and had to push it to next week. Now we're extra excited to get ours done haha.

@laisa1956 6 лет назад

Very nice!

@KiaranScath 6 лет назад

I was planning on doing this exact thing! I even have the lamp ready to go.

@suitedzombie9846 5 лет назад

Do you record videos? Maybe I'll go and watch it on your channel, bro! ;)

@pamcottingham2198 5 лет назад

Love the lamp terrarium but might I suggest longer and bigger shades. I think the small shades look like they are hanging in the air. Thank you for videos I have really enjoyed them and will be out in my yard tomorrow looking for moss and sticks.

@thebaystander8156 6 лет назад

Now that was cool

@lolitabrighteyes22 6 лет назад

So creative n functional

@ecoxscape 6 лет назад

very creative. looks great :)

@dillonmax8392 6 лет назад

Awesome!!!

@jorgeluistorresgallego9885 5 лет назад

Very nice

@AALlovetoread 6 лет назад

Это прекрасно!👍👍👍

@continuousself-improvement1879 5 лет назад

It's too cute!

@greenwoodorganics4681 6 лет назад

Hey man, loving this. Thanks for all the information. Have you thought about putting Mycorrhizal fungi in your builds? If not you should look them up. They're basically symbiotic mycelia at the foundation of every ecosystem and make a plant's root system 900x bigger in terms of surface area, control pests and diseases etc. Maybe you have mentioned them before but I've only watched a couple of your videos so far. Will be trying this myself. Thanks

@elizabeth2654 6 лет назад

VERY COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jordansmithson9602 6 лет назад

Awesome sauce!

@tae24se7en 6 лет назад

Nice video, so awesome

@jenb6412 6 лет назад

This is epic!!

@kekambas79 6 лет назад

Those are so cool!! Is that a wine bottle? Thanks for another DIY tutorial!

@Ash-fd8ww 6 лет назад

I've been waiting for a Giant lamp jar terrarium for a few years. My mother gave me a very large 4 gallon capacity jar lamp many years ago and I've struggled to know what to do with it.

@cookscatapults 4 года назад

SOOOOOOOOOO Awesomeness....

@ZenaraX 6 лет назад

These look so good! Also reminds me, I saw a tutorial on making light up 'mushrooms' using LEDs and silicone, and I thought it would look so pretty to put those into a terrarium! I'm guessing I would have to drill a hole into the side of whatever container near the bottom and then fill in around the wire with silicone or something waterproof? Do you have any tips/experience with putting lights or electronics (waterproofed, ofcourse) inside a terrarium?

@K9CORPSE 6 лет назад

Lit

@luis3810 6 лет назад

Your mum Budum tsss

@MatRenMati 6 лет назад

Amazing

@fnnf6871 5 лет назад

Seems like the moth will love it

@alamabadi 5 лет назад

I'm interesting to make it now, the lamp also more beautiful, sorry my bad english

@ziyaadis9719 6 лет назад

This is cool

@slimyblob3198 6 лет назад

I’ve wanted to do that for so long

@janlovett1887 6 лет назад

Awesome! These are so unique! Do you sell them? I just got some 1gal bottles so I can try my hand at a few natural terrariums. I had not even thought about a lamp! The cork fixture will work great in these bottles! Wish me luck!

@Lion7ism 6 лет назад

i also use disposable chopsticks as a terrarium tool.

@jylianleigh588 6 лет назад

That is so cooool

@PerfectPride 6 лет назад

Wicked!

@snimayu_shlyapu 5 лет назад

Hey, Serp! You should know which terrarium I have to do for ladybug 🐞. They are living in a big glass box but I think you can design it more useful and interesting

@Saito-boi 6 лет назад

Nice

@kennythefrog1 4 года назад

Just finished a bottle of wine. I'm going to eBay to find a diy lamp kit. Come on elective engineering courses I took during my arts degree come in handy.

@mondayschmitt9706 Год назад

This would be even better if you used bright enough light for the terrarium to grow too

@smsmllwd 6 лет назад

This is an awesome idea.... Could I incorporate a betta fish?? And an Asian forest scorpion??

@Evelyn_Okay 5 лет назад

Will Edison bulbs work for the plants too, or is the light too yellow?

@alexanderfilor4144 6 лет назад

You should breed Your Crested geckos and love your videos you inspired me to make to of my own terrariums.😝

@oisinbray3852 6 лет назад

Hey serpa, when are you making the new jumbo or mega terrarium's?? By the way, love your videos ;-)

@devilro 6 лет назад

do you think small LED bulbs could be placed inside the terrarium? so the setup would be the same but inverted

@comfychairstudios746 6 лет назад

I had made one of these for your last contest but I submitted my broken lightbulb instead. Should have gone with the "lamparium" I made

@justme8488 5 лет назад

Hi! I really like this idea, but I actually want to do something like this for an aquarium, a big vase with a lamp shade on top. can you do a video on this?

@suitedzombie9846 5 лет назад

You could easily do that, if you tried! But it wouldn't be suitable for Fish, and probably not even Shrimp or Snails, though they might do alright in a closed environment. All you really need to do is assemble it, making sure to protect the lamp's internals, then assemble it! Fill it up with your choice of substrate, then try to pack as many live plants in there as possible! This'll make sure there is plenty of oxygen in the water to supply for any Shrimp or Snails you decide to add. For some Shrimp, Snails, and Plants, a heater might be needed. Most of these plants and animals require about 70-78°F. Next, a sponge filter is always a must, unless there are no animals in the aquarium. Sponge filters are relatively small, and only require a small tube to run it. One major must is LED lighting. If places in a sunny window, your aquarium will quickly fill up with green and brown algae varieties, making it look not too aesthetically pleasing, unless that is what you want. LED light will ensure the plants are not killed by too much sunlight, but recieve what they need to grow and stay alive. Some plants, however, require very low levels of light, if not any at all! So just be sure to do your research on which plants would be good for a small, dark environment, such as this. Lastly, smaller aquariums always require weekly water changes. This will ensure that no brown algae will grow in the aquarium. It will also ensure that the nitrate and pH levels are at a safe range. For the aesthetics themselves, I would personally add a small piece of driftwood, very small slate stones in the front of the aquarium, and smaller to mid-sized live plants, depending on the size of the lamparium. Good luck! ;)

@justme8488 5 лет назад

@@suitedzombie9846 I will read it all later, but the size of that vase is rather big, it's more than 10 gallons.

@loganblomquist6696 6 лет назад

You should make a lamp aquarium

@vinsoriano493 6 лет назад

hey i have 2 prayer plants that I've gotten recently. would a 2 gallon glass cookie jar be good to keep them inside in the colder months for humidity? I'm worried it will be too small for both. I've tried to look for 3 gallon or even four gallon glass cookie jars but couldn't find any.

@patwaspatted4972 6 лет назад

how do you deal with it getting foggy? I was also wondering this for the terrarium that you put in the aquarium.

@thehomeplace1666 5 лет назад

What is your preference for slug control??

@clevelandexplorer2221 5 лет назад

Can an ordinary synthetic light really work ok? I ask because I'm looking a little into hydroponics, which is obviously OTT for this but still photosynthesis. Also thanks a lot for all your videos and such, they're great and i collected moss on a walk with some dirt below the leaves. I'm not sure how I'll get springtails etc but I'll find a way (won't buy them). I still need to watch your videos on how to propogate etc again haha

@norseman9114 5 лет назад

Depends on the size, but you can make due with 20w CFL bulbs or the LED w equivalent. They work quite well, but you'll probably need 2 or 3, again, depending on size and how many plants/bulb.

@clevelandexplorer2221 5 лет назад

@@norseman9114 thanks, then I'm surprised people use uv lights. I'll try it out, a bulb close to a plant on a regular period

@norseman9114 5 лет назад

@@clevelandexplorer2221 UV causes harm to plants, if you ever upgrade to more specialized lighting, stay away from anything UV. Red light, on the other hand, has been studied and proven to be the most beneficial for growth.

@clevelandexplorer2221 5 лет назад

@@norseman9114 i find that very odd, as uv is a natural thing plants grow around, and I'm sure people use uv to grow them? What's oth? I'd have thought red light isn't enough of a spectrum, too. Obviously i have a lot to research, thanks again dude :o

@nugbug3541 5 лет назад

Bet you won’t make a green house terrarium👌

@TropicalPlaties 5 лет назад

That moment when you turn to your dad and go “do you know how to do lamp things?” To make sure that he could help if you ever wanted to make this. I think I will when we move.

@switch_7174 6 лет назад

pls remake another cactus terrarium/garden

@supertnt1239 6 лет назад

Serpa design I've been wanting to make a terrarium with an old pickle jar, can you give some ideas for plants since my moss propagation has all failed appreciate it and amazing I love that idea

@backyardshenannigans1499 5 лет назад

My husband & I discovered your videos a little over a month ago. We were inspired to make our own bioactive lamparium in fact we made 2! Unfortunately the orange isopods we got are dying so are the bumble bee millipedes😢 we don't know what to do😔

@al-aurum2457 6 лет назад

i like that serpa squad

@joelhenderson7780 4 года назад

How do you control spring tail populations? I added some to my lamp terrarium and now there are hundreds of thousands inside

@jakemicallef3682 6 лет назад

Hi Serpa - I think you should try to make a no ferts, no C02 planted aquarium, there’s a video on RU-vid of a guy who did this and it turned out awesome! Definitely worth checking out 👍

@totallyspiessam1233 6 лет назад

Jake Micallef Foo the flower horn is the channel name right?

@maxxl7747 6 лет назад

Baeked mochi i think so! Very amazing growth in the tank

@michaelpressler5132 6 лет назад

yeah I watch every update to it lol

@Luckingsworth 6 лет назад

Jake Micallef Yeah, no thanks. Originalality over being a follower any day. We already have one, no need for another.

@EastonSerr 6 лет назад

Would a normal Mason jar work for making a terrarium even with the metal lid it comes with or would you need some sort of rubber gasket?

@SerpaDesign 6 лет назад

Most Mason jars are made to be air tight. The lid on this kit wasn't for some reason. So unless it's metal on the inside, you should be good to go!

@ifolaydachi2471 6 лет назад

Make a terrarium with river and animal (frog,fish,or small animal) And where the best place to find Moss because i can find any Moss in my backyard

@suitedzombie9846 5 лет назад

I guess technically he has already. It was stocked with a small amount of Fire-Bellied Toads! You definitely should check it out, if you haven't already. Believe it's called a vivarium? Good luck, bro ;)

@etdumas1 6 лет назад

can i use sand as a false bodom ?

@lazaroacevedo7498 6 лет назад

Do the lights affect the terrarium negatively or positively at all?

@suitedzombie9846 5 лет назад

That's exactly what I was thinking! The only real thing (that I can think of) that the light would do is obviously add a bit of light, which would probably be beneficial to them somewhat, but also just barely heat the terrarium. But it would be such low temperature change, that it would barely effect the plants at all. Good luck ;)

@learningtofishkeep665 6 лет назад

Where do you get your mosses and plants from for these?

@bobeardington4044 3 года назад

Backyard

@leopillay8939 3 года назад

Hi wat is the tool used to make the terranium

@vogelkonigin3303 6 лет назад

I wish the lamp shade covered the components of the bulb area (can't think of the proper word)

@suitedzombie9846 5 лет назад

*BULB AREA!* Never heard that before lol

@stephaniebernd4182 6 лет назад

I love plants but there's something neat about mushrooms. Any way to make a terrarium meant for them?

@suitedzombie9846 5 лет назад

Mushrooms are surprisingly easy to grow! All you really need to do is keep them in a dark area with minimal air flow, moderate heat (like a heat mat keeping it at about 70-80°F), and high humidity (about 55-90%). You will most likely see a lot of mold growth within the first few months, but after that, you should see plenty of mushrooms growing! Or just add plenty of Springtails, Pill Bugs, and other insects to keep the mold at bay. After that, you're all set! Enjoy watching new Mushroom growth nearly every single day! They are quite fascinating! Good luck ;)