Turns out, I was overly eager. I decided that I'd spray paint it copper, but there were those pesky lines etched into the ceramic that I initially failed to notice, to my chagrin. So I tried to plug them up with wood filler and painted over the base once more. It was looking worse and worse. To further the worsenss, I wasted money on that horrible cloth spray paint for the oddly-shaped retro shade, which made the it look like it had been in a mining mishap (no photo attached--too fug.)
I found this new lamp shade (more reasonably shaped and clothed) for $10 at HomeGoods. I like it a lot better than the original. And on the same day I bought this shade, I was struck with inspiration. I thought I might repaint the base a lovely stormy turquoise color to add a little pop to the piece (and my living room). "Lowes" and behold, I found just was I was looking for across the street.
"Exotic Sea" in gloss. The last ingredient I need to make this project a reality is the motivation to go outside and actually do it. My last few spray painting endeavors left me quite disappointed, so I'm a little wary about putting in the effort again. I think I need to wait for some warmer and drier weather. Spray painting outside in a peacoat and snow boots sucks. I'm also nervous that the color will look tacky, atrocious...pick your adjective. Got any motivating words for me, Spray Paint Soulmate?
I found this new lamp shade (more reasonably shaped and clothed) for $10 at HomeGoods. I like it a lot better than the original. And on the same day I bought this shade, I was struck with inspiration. I thought I might repaint the base a lovely stormy turquoise color to add a little pop to the piece (and my living room). "Lowes" and behold, I found just was I was looking for across the street."Exotic Sea" in gloss. The last ingredient I need to make this project a reality is the motivation to go outside and actually do it. My last few spray painting endeavors left me quite disappointed, so I'm a little wary about putting in the effort again. I think I need to wait for some warmer and drier weather. Spray painting outside in a peacoat and snow boots sucks. I'm also nervous that the color will look tacky, atrocious...pick your adjective. Got any motivating words for me, Spray Paint Soulmate?
