HomeDIY Nautical Table Lamp Makeover
Ready for an ugly duckling to be transformed into a golden white swan?
This lamp makeover has been one of our favourites, upcycling a dated piece into a beautiful nautical showstopper!
Learn how easy it is to paint a lamp base without spray paint.
We we pick them up at flea markets, garage sales or are given them as hand me downs.
And really, can you ever have too much lighting?
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We were pretty excited to work withDecoArt Americana Decor MetallicsTMfor this table lamp upcycling project.
These acrylic paints are specially designed to create a durable and reflective metallic finish.
There are 14 beautiful and rich metallic colours to choose from.
And, of coursewe needed to give it a little nautical touchto go with our growing coastal decor collection!
Give the jar of DecoArt metallic paint a good shake before using.
Apply a thin and even coat of paint to the base of your lamp.
Leave it to dry fully.
Apply another of paint and repeat these steps until you are happy with the coverage.
Cut 6 strands at 40 long.
Space them evenly apart so they measure 6.3 from center point to center point.
Begin to create fishnet pattern by knotting together two rope strands at a time.
Continue all the way around making sure the knots are the same distance from the top.
Repeat with another layer of knots.
Finish by securing the rope ends to underside of lampshade with glue and covering with remaining 40 long strand.
Fasten the new nautical lampshade onto your newly painted metallic lamp base and enjoy your table lamp makeover!
This lamp has since migrated to thebeach-themed bedroomof our Graystone Beach cottage.
Stop on by and take a tour!
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What things have you held on to in hopes to makeover one day?
A portion of this projectoriginally appeared on the DecoArt website.
