Can a clear glass oil lamp chimney be tinted?
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Inetia
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I have a vintage cobalt blue oil lamp for which I'm trying to find a replacement chimney, but there are only clear replacements available at a price I can justify with my budget. Please advise if you know how to tint and if the tinting will be heat resistant.
Love the lamp, couldn't toss it after the chimney was broken.
13 answers
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I have seen plenty of ways to colour glass on Pinterest, including lamps. Just type it in the search and see what comes up. Good luck.
Ranger
on Feb 19, 2016
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See if this helps you. www.ehow.co.uk/how_6011662_paint-glass-heat_resistant.html
Janet Pizaro
on Feb 19, 2016
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you can buy paint that's specifically for glass. You have to bake the piece when you're done painting it and the directions are very clear on how to do that. I don't know that you'll get the cobalt blue you're looking for with just one coat though. Hope this helps :)
Seena
on Feb 19, 2016
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If you type "colbalt blue lamp chimney" into the Google search engine, it will find many places that have them for sale, $10.00 and under. Good luck!
Debbie
on Feb 19, 2016
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There is a lady on pinterest that painted her glass cobalt. Type in cobalt glass painting and you probably will find her.
Pam
on Feb 19, 2016
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If you would like to get a vintage chimney I can put you in touch with someone in NC who is closing down his business and may have what you need.
Linda Stokes
on Feb 19, 2016
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Matching colours can be tricky... a noticeable difference comes out looking mismatched. Perhaps choose another colour like amber, but then add a cobalt rim on top to make the 2 pieces look as tho they belong together.
Duv310660
on Feb 19, 2016
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Check Pinterest for cobalt glass staining tutorials. You can purchase the glass stain from any craft store/possible Amazon. If you plan on using the lamp with kerosene, make sure the stain you use is fire safe.
Barbara
on Feb 20, 2016
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I know you can mix Vitrail glass paint with Acetone nail polish remover to tint glass items.
Kari Roberts
on Feb 26, 2016
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get a clear chimney then get a shade to go over it. change your mind change the shade. https://www.lehmans.com/c-6-lamp-shades.aspx?pagesize=100
Sparkles
on Feb 28, 2016
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They slide over the top and rest on the fat part of the chimney.
Sparkles
on Feb 28, 2016
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try Lehman's. they l Amish supplies
Sparkles
on Feb 28, 2016
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Didn't you ask about this very thing last week? Google is your friend!!! Jeez!!!
Patricia Leavitt Crosby
on Feb 29, 2016
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