If it is a white or light colored shade and it is fabric, you can use acrylic paints. BUT buy the fabric medium from your craft store. Mix the fabric medium with your craft paint as directed, and paint with a direction. For instance, paint up and down vertically. Just one coat at a time. Try to not go beyond two coats or you may block the light.
Vacuum all the dust off then wipe with a damp cloth or sponge.. pick the color/finish you want and use several VERY light coats of spray paint (on the outside of the shade only) until you get the color and look you want... let dry and re-mount on light.... for best results use a LED bulb to reduce heat.
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ...
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I don't want to sound like a total "hater", but am I the only one who doesn't like distressed furniture? I see so many beautiful pieces of furniture that would look o...
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What is your question, please?
Fabric or paper...you can paint it... Or decoupage with napkins or material of your choice...check You Tube...how to paint a lampshade
If it is a white or light colored shade and it is fabric, you can use acrylic paints. BUT buy the fabric medium from your craft store. Mix the fabric medium with your craft paint as directed, and paint with a direction. For instance, paint up and down vertically. Just one coat at a time. Try to not go beyond two coats or you may block the light.
Vacuum all the dust off then wipe with a damp cloth or sponge.. pick the color/finish you want and use several VERY light coats of spray paint (on the outside of the shade only) until you get the color and look you want... let dry and re-mount on light.... for best results use a LED bulb to reduce heat.
I love the idea of decoupaging cool prints on it