How do I tint the inside of a glass light fixture?
by Dennis Bell
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Currently the light produces too much glare and a tint would soften the lighting. I am thinking of a window film but open to suggestions.
You might want to try sea glass spray paint. Try it on an empty jar or something like that before you commit to it on your fixture.
Hi Dennis, you can buy a spry frosting that would look great on these clear shades
You could also try a glass paint too, much like a stained glass transparent color.
What I am after is an amber tint transparent look!
It may be easier to achieve the desired look simply by changing the present lightbulbs to ones with amber glass.
Alcohol inks would probably be the answer. You can get yellows or a ombre one. You only need small amount and some rubbing alcohol. Try on a glass jar first. I've used these on glass and they work well.
As a retired window tinter I would suggest using some light bronze (35%-50%) window film. It should be applied to the outside of the glass and after drying would look great.
If in the end, the result doesn't satisfy you then it is a simple matter of peeling it off and using some ammonia based window cleaner or an ammonia/water mixture to remove any leftover adhesive that may remain.
I would change the lightbulb to an amber glow Edison bulb
I've used the rustoleum glass spray paint - but watch out for drips - you can also get color-changing light bulbs.
How about some pretty lace or line the inside with pretty doilies or a pot of diluted paint then keep dipping till you get what you want you could even spong the inside with your hand and a small spong and make the color light
Unicorn Spit.
Martha Stewart Glass Paint from the craft store
I took Elmer’s glue and food color. I mixed them to the consistency I wanted in a cereal bowl. Then I used a wide cheap kids paint brush and got to it. Loved the out come. Changed my color from a brownish orange to green.
Take the shades off and bring them to a professional etcher. Have them done ever so lightly so that you can still see your cool bulbs. Or I think I saw a technique on here somewhere (do a google search) for doing it yourself. You are getting a lot of good ideas on here. Good Luck. (If all else fails, sell those and get different ones).
Have you considered a lower wattage bulb? Maybe the wattage is too high and causing the glare?