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After the paint had dried, I made a glaze to add an antique look. There are all sorts of glazes that you can buy in the store but I didn't really prepare for this project, so I made my own. I mixed acrylic paint in Burnt Umber with water and it worked just fine. I dipped a rag in the mixture and smeared it all over the lamp, working it into each crack and crevice. After letting it sit for about 30 seconds, I wiped the glaze off. It left a slight brown tint and accentuated the carvings of the lamp. Finally, I took a rough sanding block all around the edges to remove the ivory paint and show the original gold color. I also used a box opened to scratch and scuff the finish and to dig the paint out of the grooves. The shade that was on this lamp was a sort of recycled linen material. For now, it is staying. The lamp turned out exactly as I had imagined and it goes perfectly in the living room. Back to the store tomorrow for another can of spray paint...or maybe a few. After My inspiration for how I envisioned the finished product came from Pottery Barn (Shocker, I know!). The PB lamp is $100 for the base, without the shade. Mine was $9.99 plus a little elbow grease. Pottery Barn Brentwood Table Lamp Base $100 |
I think the shape of yours is much more interesting. Good job!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out really nice :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that finish is great and really a good knock off. I wouldn't have thought it was possible but you sure made it happen.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your fantastic lamp.
This is such a neat piece of artwork!!! I love the old seam guage...of course I have always loved seam guages...they are the greatest!!!
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That looks great! I am wanting to make over some candle sticks that I have so I think I'll use this as my inspiration!
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