Would emulsion work?

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Hi folks, I'm wanting to paint my lampshade a hot pink colour, would ordinary emulsion do the trick?

Bettz · Answer

Paint is going to make it harder for the light to shine through. I haved used inks or thin Japanese papers, but tissue paper works, too. You will have to reglue a different trim afterwards.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Just a thought ,you found the idea on pinterest right,I think that if you had clicked on the link surely they would have giving the instructions.

Francesca · Answer

I used diluted fabric dye very successfully to color lampshades. I think emulsion paint would be very heavy and may end up cracking.

ArtisMe2 · Answer

Use a fabric medium and watered down acrylic paint to paint it. Both are available at craft stores or Wal*Mart

Goldrushgal · Answer

I agree, fabric medium and hot pink acrylic paint. I know Micael's carries the hot pink color. You could also paint black on the inside if the brush marks show when lit. I have also used gold paint on inside of lamp shades.

Francine Gottfredsen · Answer

You can mix a medium for fabric with pink craft paint, it will work. You buy both at any craft store for under $5.00 for both.The light will shine through.

Shellee Janze · Answer

you could use spray paint

Kim Gault · Answer

After an awful lot of deliberation about what to use i opted for a tester pot of emulsion. Its worked a treat.

Mary Todd Hurt · Answer

Could you dye it?

Kim Gault · Answer

I just want to thank everyone who commented. My wee project is now complete. Thanks again x

Kim Gault · Answer

After too long thinking i opted for my original idea and it worked out super.

Sam Simcock · Answer

How did the emulsion painted lamp shade turn out ??

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