Illuminate Your Home By Creating A Stunning DIY Rock Salt Lamp

Salt lamps exude a cozy, warm feel in the bedroom or living room, illuminating the space with a soft glow. They've increased in popularity over the years, becoming popular with adults and teens alike as many preach their benefits, including improving your sleep or purifying the air in your home. While studies on the benefits lack firm answers, the public consensus is that rock salt lamps are a must-have for many homes. You don't need to buy one, however. You can easily make a DIY rock salt lamp to illuminate your home with some Himalayan rock salt, an accessory light cord, a glass container, and putty. Depending on which rock salt you buy, you might also need a hammer to break up a large block.

You can purchase Himalayan salt in a large solid block or already broken in chunks. When making this DIY salt lamp, it's best to start with the rock salt pieces. A good option is a 0.22-pound package of Himalayan Pink Crystal Salt Stones. Once you have everything you need, you will drape the light cord into the glass container, affixing it with putty. Tear a piece of the putty off, then roll it into a ball to help anchor the bulb and cord. Next, fill the glass container with the pieces of rock salt. Turn on the light and marvel at your new DIY lamp. 

Making a rock salt lamp is a great way to maximize hygge this winter, as the rock salt diffuses a warm glow that enhances any space's ambiance. You can place it in your bedroom for a soft light before bed or use it in a meditation space. Just looking at them can bring a sense of relaxation, and we all certainly need that right now, don't we? 

If you have any rock salt left, you can use it in a variety of ways in your home. It's an all-natural way to fight musty odors in flood-prone basements. However, if you're investing in Himalayan salt lamps solely to help clean your air, you might be better choosing air-purifying plants, as well. If you have pets, be careful where you place the salt lamp, as it toxic to cats and dogs. Cats, however, enjoy the taste of salt and may jump up to lick the lamp. If they ingest too much salt, it can make them sick.