LAMP DIY PROJECT

For class we had to find a working lamp that we wanted to redo. I found mine at Goodwill for $3.38. It was a medium size lamp with a white base and shade where the shade had ribbon glued around the shade. I decided to make this lamp a black and silver lamp that's 'blinged out'. First I put a layer of primer, which I got at Hobby Lobby, on it and let it dry. Next, I pulled all the ribbon off the shade and sprayed primer on it also. Then I sprayed three layers of black glossy spray paint, which I also got at Hobby Lobby, on the base and cord, letting it dry in between layers. I only sprayed one layer of black spray paint on the shade. Next, I sprayed 2 layers of glitter spray paint on the shade to add a little glitz. With the shade I painted the the whole thing black; the outside and the inside because the inside of the shade was white which I didn't like. I got the glitter spray paint at Hobby Lobby where I also found little round and square mirrors that I chose to put on the base of the lamp and around the bottom of the shade. Something to keep in mind when doing lamps, is that what you do can affect the light output and if this lamp is needed for task lighting then you need to mindful of what can decrease the amount of light the lamp gives off. With this lamp, since I chose to paint the lamp shade black, it doesn't give off a great amount of light. This lamp will be more for decoration or mood lighting. I only spent $20 at Hobby Lobby for the materials so I didn't spend more than $25 on this lamp.Ultimately, I am very happy with the end result and can't wait to put if to use.