How could I paint a lampshade?
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I have recently replaced an old fabric lampshade due to a brown stain on one side. It's just a plain fabric shade. Hate to toss it because this is the only thing wrong with it. Is there a painting product I could use to cover the whole thing? Been looking for fabric paint in the home stores but to no avail. Does anyone have an idea for repurposing this old lampshade?
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i dont think painting it would be a good idea what i would do is go to a thrift store and buy another one they have some really nice ones Good Luck with whatever you try to do
You also could sell it and get a whole new lamp
Sponge paint it with craft paint or wall paint can use several shades of paint
You can replace the fabric - there are lots of instructions on this site - or paint it with whatever paint you want (fabric paint is necessary for something that will bend/stretch/fold, but not for stable fabric). If the spot is smallish and in one place, perhaps you could cover it with a medallion of fabric/paper/metal.
Another great idea! Thanks. I am leaning towards painting if dyeing doesn't work. I worry that tea staining (another suggestion) will simply darken the already dark spot. So I guess this will be trial-and-error.
I dyed mine about 24 years ago with Tintex powder dye (similar to RIT). I wasn't sure if it would work, since they were made of polyester but figured I could try it. They were a medium denim tone (originally off-white). To this day, they still look good albeit a lighter denim tone. They faded evenly. I have also spray painted some with cheapy paint, and they still look okay too...no cracking or peeling. The trick is to spray lightly and not too closely, and reapply if necessary. I wouldn't try these techniques on an expensive or antique lampshade, but if your willing to take a risk, you may be pleasantly surprised.
Purchase a new one that fits with your style. Or if your willing to do this get one of those new bulbs the ones that you are seeing all over the place they look like they belong on a boat but that's how they are displayed in home stores just spray paint metallic part of shade so nice and clean unless you were able to get all of the fabric off and it needs it, if not skip it just display the bulb they are really cool and just displayed like that.
One could hot glue silk flowers all over the shade, covering the stain or just in random places.