Let's Make the Leg Lamp From A Christmas Story

In this video I'll show you how to make the leg lamp from A Christmas Story.
What you'll need:
Mannequin Leg - amzn.to/2qxVXRA
High Heel Shoes (Order a Size 6) - amzn.to/2qzra2K
Lamp Kit - amzn.to/2rSOyvW
Lamp Shade - amzn.to/2rSFpn8
Black Fringe - amzn.to/2qzpRks
Stockings - amzn.to/2qE4bmD

[@michaelthyfault5868]

Just got all the parts and I am putting it together today. Thank you for the great guidance. I am actually putting light into the leg well.

[@letsmake8166]

Awesome! Hope it turns out well. I display mine every Christmas. Some of the neighbors are annoyed by it but some get the reference and laugh about it.

[@orelygarcia]

Brought back memories. Thumbs up.

[@TB-yk7bn]

Thank you for your short but highly informative vid. That bloody foot conundrum was giving me angst!

[@gabrielamartinez5817]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@catherinefisher6188]

OMG, that is so cool!!! Thank you so much for sharing this! I really want to try making one of my own!!!

[@sdmcustoms]

very cool,good job

[@willlonghurst8639]

How did you secure the mannequin leg into the shoe/base? I see how the shoe is secure in the wooden base but what keeps the mannequin leg from falling over and out?

[@letsmake8166]

Will Longhurst it fit well enough it didn’t need anything. Honestly though if you bump it it will fall over. I’ve had that happen a few times. I thought about using a bit of epoxy. I may try that if it happens again.

[@willlonghurst8639]

Cool. I got a project for when the kids go back to school and out of the house.

[@maylonjones]

A few questions did you make that base from 2x12 also that acrylic piece whatever is that exactly

[@letsmake8166]

The base was just a round piece of wood that I got from a craft store. The acrylic piece was also probably bought at a craft store. I don't really remember since it's been a few years since I made it. You could use anything in place of the acrylic piece. I wanted something clear so the light would shine down into the leg. If I did it again I would probably use a strip of LED lights so the leg would be more illuminated. I may remake this project as some point since it's starting to show a bit of wear and tear. I love putting it in the window every year and irritating my uptight neighbors.

[@kristiguillory2853]

What size shoe works best?

[@letsmake8166]

If I remember correctly I used a size 6. It was a bit too big so maybe a 5 might be better.

[@erenn6476]

Or you can just purchase one online

[@jonmacdonald5345]

You would have saved the day in the movie,You could have made Ralphies dad 2 leg lamps

[@TheExtremeRealityPuppetShow]

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