Paint roses on a lampshade.
Are you tired of boring old lampshades that simply collect dust? Do you want to add some life to a plain room? The solution can be as simple as giving a couple of lampshades a makeover. With the right tools and some creativity you can turn a plain lampshade into a vibrant rose garden.
Instructions
1. Wipe down your old lampshade lightly with a clean, slightly damp rag and place it in your work area on top of a spread out old newspaper or tarp.
2. Find a picture of roses in a book or online and print the image out. You will not be using this image but a stenciled copy of it. Place your stencil paper over the desired image and trace the image with your pencil onto your stencil paper.
3. Take your stenciled image of the rose and reverse it so that the image is a mirror image of the original picture. Place it directly on the lampshade in the desired position and lightly trace the image with your pencil so that the image appears lightly sketched on the lampshade. Repeat as necessary to fully cover the lampshade.
4. Using your acrylic paint and paintbrush, begin to fill in the sketches with the desired colors. Start by tracing the outline and follow by filling in the brighter colors. Repeat as necessary until all of the sketches have been filled in. Wait for the directed drying time and apply a second coat of color if you would like a brighter image.
5. Create a shining veneer and protective coat by spraying a clear varnish over the entire lampshade. Allow proper drying time before reattaching the lampshade and turning the lamp on.
