Painting - painting lampshades

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dnelson
06-22-02, 03:53 PM
I can't seem to find a lampshade in a color I want, so I was wondering if it was safe to paint a lampshade. If so, what type of paint would be best?

twelvepole
06-23-02, 11:45 AM
The type of paint used will depend on the type of material out of which your lampshade is constructed. For example, fabric paints can be used for fabric lampshades.

http://www.busybee.ns.ca/patterns/applelamp.htm

http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/paper/msg0408054525617.html

http://www.homecrafts.co.uk/html/techniques_xtra-info3.asp

Covering a lampshade in fabric is also an option:

http://www.homecrafts.co.uk/html/techniques_xtra-info3.asp