How to Paint Brass Lamps
by
Becca B
$20
45 Minutes
Easy
Looking at the lamps, what can I say? I love them! Only they're always so ugly, so rather than leave these lamps as bare as the Mojave Desert, I've decided to prime them, sand them, paint them, shade them, and give life to these barren, brass fellows.
I found a couple of brass lamps at DI ages ago, I mean maybe two summers ago? These lamps were just your basic brass and now they're totally minty-radness! I love having a pop of mint in the room.
For around 20 bucks each you can do the same thing- create a brand new (looking) lamp that matches your decor exactly and aren't those 70's style lams fun?
Stop by for the full and way easy tutorial!
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I found a couple of brass lamps at DI ages ago, I mean maybe two summers ago? These lamps were just your basic brass and now they're totally minty-radness! I love having a pop of mint in the room.
For around 20 bucks each you can do the same thing- create a brand new (looking) lamp that matches your decor exactly and aren't those 70's style lams fun?
Stop by for the full and way easy tutorial!
decor
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Beautiful color! Would you mind sharing the brand and name?
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You can also just water down some paint you have and do a soaking of it on ugly old lampshades and let them dry. Then glue on ribbon or cording at top and bottom and use your "new" shades again. Dominique
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