This was my victim.
Ceramic lamps to be painted.
So in total including the spray paint my lamp cost me around 13 00.
I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25.
Add a second coat of paint if necessary and allow it to dry.
The most common painted ceramic lamp material is ceramic.
And while we are at it let s peek at 9 more spray painted lamp inspirations.
Allow the paint to dry.
An antique porcelain lamp with roses is a common theme with the variations coming from the color of the roses.
You might find everything from common pink roses to more eclectic blue or green roses.
The most popular color.
Painter s tape or any tape that will adhere to the lamp and come off easily after being painted sandpaper 180 220 spray primer one that will adhere to the ceramic.
Spray the area lightly following the directions on the can to stay at least 10 inches away from the lamp otherwise it will start to drip down the lamp.
Inspect the design with a magnifying glass holding the lamp base.
I thought this to be a simple spray painting job.
Realize lamp has some issues nothing major just some peeling in places and that you actually have no idea what you are doing.
Take lamp home and prepare to make dreams come true.
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Apply spray paint to ceramic lamp base in a smooth side to side sweep.
The frugal homemaker took similar brassy lamps and spray painting them bright white.
But i snagged it for 4 00.
If it is completely smooth exactly the same across the entire imagery it is most likely not hand painted.
Wear a face mask and protective gloves while spraying.
Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter.
Some other eclectic themes include.
Feel the design area.
Antique hand painted porcelain lamps add an elegant ambiance to any room.
Go inside to consult the internets on how to paint lamps.
Get distracted and end up goggling whether or not toddler is old enough for karate no.
Lay out your plastic sheeting and chose a well ventilated area to paint.
The lamp shade was still tagged from it s original retail home for 59 00.
It started out this loverly shade of electric.
Spray in a sweeping motion and apply multiple thin coats so that the paint does not run.
How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp.