Heat resistant paint for a lamp shade?
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Jill Valeri on Sep 02, 2014It might be easier to experiment with lower wattage light bulbs or colored light bulbs.Helpful Reply
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Jac on Sep 02, 2014There is spray paint specifically for high temp items - grills, stoves, fireplace surrounds to name a few. I've used it in matte black many times but I don't know about other colors. Hope this helps.Helpful Reply
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Sep 03, 2014If this is getting hot then I would be looking at a cooler bulb like a LED. Many of these lights were deemed fire hazards if they had halogen bulbs in them. some lamps only take 60W and below too. I personally would not have a lamp or electrical appliance that gets hot-I have been through a house fire 17 years ago so I have a fear of all things hot and electrical. good luckHelpful Reply
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Xie on Dec 25, 2014Switch to LED bulb. You won't have any heat plus a lower electric bill. I've systemically changed almost every bulb and my bill is seriously lower. Well worth the upfront cost.Helpful Reply
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Natty Bee on Dec 27, 2014Thanks all for your helpful advice. The LED bulb works well. It gives off very little heat. I also tried the special spray paint for plastic. I only sprayed the outside and the LED bulb doesn't cause problems with the paint.Helpful Reply
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Barb on Sep 25, 2015I think I would put heat resistant paint on the inside. It gives off a nice glow and you could keep the pretty outside.Helpful Reply
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Fran on Feb 14, 2016Since there's no place for a question I am putting it in your answer area. I'm in the process of doing the same lamp and shade and was wondering what could be done to liven-up the plastic shade. What was the outcome of your shade? Thanks.Helpful Reply
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