How do I paint a lamp shade?

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Peggy L Burnette on Oct 13, 2019

Hi Patti, I have painted many lamp shades. I just used any paint I had left over and it worked really great. One I had to give 2 coats of paint to, but it looks great. Good luck

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Unique Creations By Anita on Oct 13, 2019

Acrylic paint works I did mine.

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Shirley Lee on Oct 13, 2019

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Mogie on Oct 13, 2019

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Kmdreamer on Oct 13, 2019

You could just use reg paint

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Michelle Leslie on Feb 02, 2021

Hi Patti, this lady used watercolor paints for a dreamy lampshade makeover - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSaYsqSiMmQ

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