How To Paint Lamp Shades
Martha stewart shows how to paint a lampshade to match any lamp.
How to paint lamp shades. The best result from painting a lamp shade would depend on the type of fabric your shade has and the type of paint you will use. Acrylic paint will give your lampshade the most solid looking coat. Leave it wet drizzle craft paint from the top edge down play with it. You can experiment by watering it down a bit to give the finish different looks.
How to paint a lampshade and base. Animal stencil stool seats with elisabeth hasselbeck. Lamp tutorial works on glass metal wood and plastic lamps. Another hobby paint that will produce a rich faux finish on a metal lamp shade is verdigris.
For this transformation i needed some paint and a couple new shades. How to make a tablecloth with bandanas. What kind of paint to use on lamp shades. If your glass lamp shade is looking lackluster or dull consider painting it.
Test the lampshade on the lamp once the paint is dry and apply more coats until you are happy with the finished look. If you have an existing lamp shade and want to update its appearance there are several methods in achieving a new elegant look that you want. And toscana milk paint. Using chalk paint will give the finish an aged chalky appearance.
I thought it would be neat if these lamp shades coordinated with my new roman shade. How to paint glass lamp shades. If you have more time on your hands you can. Create faux verdigris with a multi part painting process using acrylic paints or just get a kit.
Faux verdigris kits contain a two part formula that involves painting copper paint over the shade and then painting a reactive liquid over that to color the copper with an aged turquoise green patina. Use craft paint after i soaked the shades first i gave it a shower. This method will work on nearly any fabric will cover existing patterns and can be done to make the shade a lighter or. And restore a thrift store lamp or one that s been.
Watch more videos from decorating on a budget. Then let it dry the result is amazing i did all my lampshades never will i have plain white shades again.