Goodwill Lamp Re-Vamp
As I was browsing through Goodwill one day (as I often do), I saw this big yellow lamp & it caught my eye immediately because of its gorgeous shape. And because it was half-off day, it was a beautiful $3. It would have had me at $6.
My plan from the beginning was to put it on my hall table, but to do that, it needed to be painted. I actually liked the yellow, but it wouldn’t work where it needed to go, so I went for my favorite Krylon metallic silver.
What separates this paint from other metallics I’ve tried is that this one gives a truer reflective finish, very similar to silver leafing, but with the convenience of a spray!
A couple coats of that & it was shiny & new. But, I thought I heard it screaming “Look at me, I’m spray-painted!”. It was so perfect & consistent, it was obvious that it had just been made-over, rather than found in a nice home dec store. It lacked dimension & texture. In cases like this, it’s a good idea to to a little “antiquing”. So, I took a little craft paint (this time Raw Umber), & brushed on a tiny amount in the detailed areas of the lamp. Then, before it dried, I wiped most of it back off, giving it an aged effect.
Notice the difference?
I also chose to re-wire it, as I recommend doing if you buy an old lamp like this. You can get a kit like this at Lowe’s or HD & follow the instructions on the package.
With a new linen drum shade, the project was done!
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June 28, 2010 @ 3:35 am
Love your lamp. It turned out just wonderful. I havn't tried the silver metallic paint, I really do need to. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
June 28, 2010 @ 3:38 am
LOVE!!! Great job, Julie!!
June 28, 2010 @ 10:50 am
Nice, Julie! You're right, the yellow was nice, too, but no matter how good the price these things need to fit in with our existing decor. Adding the glaze made a difference and was a great idea.
June 28, 2010 @ 11:02 am
OH my gosh its beautiful!Ive never tried that paint but will have to.
Sarah
June 28, 2010 @ 11:11 am
Looks like a perfect fit for your space. A great find and a great redo.
June 28, 2010 @ 1:10 pm
ooohhhhh!
June 28, 2010 @ 1:45 pm
WOW, from a just OK lamp to a absolutely extraordinary lamp! I am blown away, great job!
June 28, 2010 @ 1:59 pm
Beautiful… your $3.00 Goodwill find looks like a million bucks!
June 28, 2010 @ 3:13 pm
Oh WOW!!! I just love it!! What a fantasic transformation!!!
~Terrell @ FrouFrouDecor~
June 28, 2010 @ 5:17 pm
Great job, it looks great now!
June 28, 2010 @ 7:06 pm
absolutely love it!
June 28, 2010 @ 7:43 pm
That lamp looks awesome. You did a great job transforming it.
June 28, 2010 @ 7:56 pm
WONDERFUL makeover! I love it — and I love the different kinds of paint you used! Looks beautiful!
June 28, 2010 @ 8:03 pm
Oh very nice!!! 😉
June 28, 2010 @ 9:25 pm
So nice! Love the antique effect!
June 28, 2010 @ 9:55 pm
Ooh, pretty! Love it!
June 29, 2010 @ 2:44 am
The lamp is gorgeous! I am going to have to try the silver spray paint, I usually stick to black or ORB but I think it might be time to broaden my horizons!
June 29, 2010 @ 3:04 am
Your lamp is fantastic.Don't you just love Goodwill… and half off day is even better.
Annette
June 29, 2010 @ 8:08 pm
Stopping by from Anything Related and I love this lamp – and the other lamp revamp you have. I added you to my blogroll – I can't wait to see what else you make! I am so inspired, I might finally pull out the crappy bookshelf I swiped from someone's trash and revamp it this weekend!
June 29, 2010 @ 8:22 pm
What a great size and shape. (Ha, I've experienced the "I've just been spray-painted" problem, too.) It looks perfect and expensive in its new spot.
June 30, 2010 @ 1:37 am
Looks great, that raw umber was just the ticket!
June 30, 2010 @ 2:59 am
Your lamp makeover turned out great, what an excellent transformation!
June 30, 2010 @ 3:37 pm
Thanks for visiting our silly little blog!
Now, I have seen many a painted lamps.. But this is by far the BEST painted lamp I have ever seen! It really looks like something you would have to pay top dollar for!
I am going to go do this now.. Right now actually..
July 1, 2010 @ 12:56 am
It's beautiful!
Thanks for joining us @ Anything Related!!
July 1, 2010 @ 1:01 am
I repainted a mirror frame with that same paint and loved it! Your lamp is gorgeous too!
July 2, 2010 @ 1:35 am
Great job on your lamp makeover! I wish our Goodwill had a 1/2 off day. I'm pretty sure they don't but I better investigate that further and make sure I am not missing out! 🙂
July 2, 2010 @ 4:21 pm
Thanks for commenting on my blog, I had to check out your lamp re do also! It looks amazing! Great job!!! (:
February 18, 2011 @ 4:14 am
On a scale from 1 to 10, how hard is it to rewire a lamp?
I LOVE the lamp! Very Chic. You am offically a follower.
-Helen
February 18, 2011 @ 12:56 pm
@828 Miles Later
I guess it depends on the lamp & how hard it is to take apart & put back, but most are simple. I'm sure you could do it!
March 16, 2012 @ 2:15 am
just this week I've been making over my first lamp ever, and just looking over all your redone lamps was really inspiring. I don't think I'll eve by a new lamp again. Thanks!