Thrift Store Lamp Makeover
by
Tammy Sea
(IC: homeowner)
$50
4 Hours
Easy
I wanted new lamps, but didn't want to pay hundreds of dollars. Time to hit the thrift stores! I spotted a couple of matching brass lamps that had seen better days. They were dirty and dull, and the shades were filthy. But what a shape! It was their "figure" that caught my eye. I knew they could be gorgeous. I scored both for $20.00 and home we went. After a good cleaning, I taped off the parts that I didn't want to paint.
After primer, two coats of brushed nickel spray paint were added. A couple of new shades, and I had a set of solid brass Stiffel lamps!
I am in love with my "new" lamps. :-)
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Published March 5th, 2016 10:45 AM
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Nan12572325 on May 28, 2018
Hi can you spray paint, “ginger jar ceramic lamps!! “ What kind of paint do you buy for lamp!! Ty
lamp shade is cloth, what kind of paint is needed for shade also!! Tk you!!
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Interested 😇 on Sep 18, 2019
Love it! Where did you find the shades?
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Interested 😇 on Sep 19, 2019
Thank you
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