If you look toward the bottom of it, you can see the paint chips. It still works, so I figure why get rid of it?
This is what it looked like after the first coat of paint. I got the paint on clearance at my local Walmart for only 25 cents per bottle. I have a total of three bottle, but I only had to use two to get my end results!
Here is my "final" product. (I use that term loosly since I may add some stenciling or lacquer finish or something at some other point. For now I'm happy, so I think I'll find another project to busy myself with instead!)
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Cindy
9 comments:
It doesn't look like the same lamp.
that is awesome, Cinj! I can't believe you were able to get such a beautiful, even coat on the lampshade, too! I think a calico cat stencil would look just right...
Deb & Ellen- Thanks! Cheesehead thought I went out and bought a new lamp today. I didn't fill him in before I started the project. The lamp shade is looking a bit spotty now that it's drying more. I may have to put some fabric or something on it instead. We'll see what I can find when I start pulling out my fabric from the storage boxes. I'll have to wait on stencils so I can make sure that everything matches.
Way to go Cinj, great job.
Thanks Crafty. I'm pretty proud. Much cheaper than buying new!
Great job Cinj, aren't you smart!
Wow Cinj, I have two lamps in the attic that are a color that clashes with everything here. Want to come and give me some lessons?
I can't wait for a rainy day so I can give this a try. What a great idea!
Chey- Thanks. I used to think so... I'd like to think it's still true!
Melanie- Any time! It's super easy. I've had more than enough inside time to get my inside projects done. It only took a little over an hour too. Are your lamps a matte finish?
Great job!
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