How do I paint a lampshade that has faded?
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Helen
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What kind of paint do I need?
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Here yougo, Step 7 talks about paints for this project:
https://www.wikihow.com/Paint-a-Lampshade
Spray paint. Here's a link:
https://farmhouse1820.com/the-secret-to-painting-fabric-lampshades/
here are some ideas Helen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyCGbOepvqQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXw2lQgZgC8
Spray paint might be the easiest but most any paint can be applied with either a brush or sponge-brush. Just mask off what you don't want painted OR mask off sections if you want to use more than one color.
A bunch of ideas here
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20lampshade
How to Paint a Lampshade
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-paint-a-lampshade-4587801
This shows how to paint a lampshade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyCGbOepvqQ
very light coats of spray paint. It has to be done very evenly or it will show streak marks when you put the light on.
This may help: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/how-to-paint-a-lampshade-24046037
How to Paint a Lampshade
Keep in mind that any lampshade after being painted will not let as much light through the shade as before. Depending on the color, it might also make the light from the lamp appear to be tinted, rather than neutral.
Try heirloom tradition paint.
Spray paint works
You can use a spray paint of matte finish of any color
Use a Sponge brush. or Artist Brush.
Use reg paint but water it down a little then paint like it’s wood
Use Emulsion Paint or Chalk Paint.
You can buy fabric paint that will work, like this: