How do you safely spray paint light bulbs?
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Teresa
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I recently bought some Edison amber colored light bulbs. The amber color is very elegant for the dinning room and the guest bathroom although I would like the amber color to be deeper. I have looked for amber spray paint everywhere but can not find it. Do you know where I can buy amber colored spray paint that is heat resistant that I can safely use on light bulbs?
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You don't. Sorry. Not safe.
here's a guide that might help Teresa
https://www.wikihow.com/Paint-Light-Bulbs
Teresa. By the time you buy the heat resistant glass paint, custom mix it to the desired color, it would be faster to paint the globe or lampshade that surrounds the light bulbs.
Hi Teresa,
I agree with Naomie. Painted light bulbs to use for lighting would not be safe. Even if you use paint that can handle the heat, it may throw off chemicals into the air. They could be used for decorative crafts though. Sorry.
You don't want to paint your light bulbs with regular paint--they will explode. Try to buy some darker amber bulbs: https://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/antique-bulbs-40-watt-edison-base-amber-flame OR here are some tips for painting light bulbs: https://www.wikihow.com/Paint-Light-Bulbs