This week, I took a break and decided to tackle a small project (it turned out to be a much larger project than anticipated). It is funny how that happens everytime!
I wanted to turn my “interesting” $5 garage sale lamp into something stunning.
I do not like the white shades with the gold.
I want a black shade with gold inside (like the first inspiration).
1. Sand and prime lamp
2. Paint first gold coat with Precious Metals Premium Leafing Glaze, Gold
This was my first time using this product. The directions recommended brushing it on with a soft-bristle brush, or sponge brush. I used a sponge brush.
I had a difficult time keeping the paint from streaking.
Start of the first coat
After the first coat had been applied
I applied a second coat of Precious Metals gold, to even out the finish. The Precious Metals gold was a little too yellow for my taste, so I painted a third coat using Liquid Leaf, Classic Gold.
I do not have photos of this step or the next.
At this point, I was not happy with the progress and honestly did not think the project was going to be a success…but I kept working with it.
The lamp was starting to look better after I applied the Liquid Leaf gold, it was not as yellow. I would recommend using both because you get a nice depth of color.
Allow the third coat time to dry.
4. Apply Precious Metals Leafing Glaze, Antiquing
After the third coat was dry, I rubbed the antiquing glaze on with a soft rag, working in small sections.
I immediately rubbed the majority off, before moving to the next section, leaving just enough to give the lamp an aged look.
Now the lamp is finished, onto the lampshade.
I wanted a black lampshade, with a gold interior, like the first inspiration.
1. Spray paint the interior of the shade gold.
2. Spray paint the lamp shade black.
Be sure to cover the interior.
I spray painted the lamp shade black so the original silver would not show through the black linen fabric.
3. Lay your fabric out,iron and cut to size.
Line up the seam of the fabric with the seam of the lampshade.
Roll your lampshade in the fabric and cut the fabric to size. One side should be folded over and ironed to make a nice edge.
Cut the fabric a little wider than your shade. Later you will fold the fabric over and hot glue into your shade.
Slowly, cover the lamp shade with the fabric, working in small sections, carefully smoothing
the fabric as you move around the lamp shade.
The black lampshade also helps tie in the dark, walnut table to the rest of the space.
Before it looked out of place because it was the only dark value in the entry
(the sticks in the before photo were not there very long).
Overall, I think it is a huge improvement over the original lamp 
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Elizabeth, that looks fantastic! I like the whole arrangement and agree that the black shade balances the whole composition.
Dear Elizabeth,
Wow!
I love it.
Gold it is.
Cheers,
Coastal Blue Ocean
Wow! I really love the gold, beautiful lamp!!
You must be so glad that you did not give up on this project. The gorgeous lamp transforms the space…well done!
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wow! what a fantastic lamp makeover! i am not usually a lamp person, but i love this one!
WHAT? WOW! That is awesome–what a great makeover. I love it. Great work!
Elizabeth, looks good!! It looks so much better!!
This is a fabulous transformation! I love it, very stylish!
nice job. the lamp looks totally modern but classic.
That looks fabulous. Great job & I love the gold/black!!!
Very Regal!
Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD
I love Huge lamps!! I recently made one over too: http://refinddesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/huge-lamp-not-for-sale.html
I love how dramatic yours looks.
the gold and black look awesome, Elizabeth! Don't you love how the "quick" projects are always the ones that take longer than expected!
Well worth the effort. You did a great job.
Good for you for sticking with it! Your hard work really paid off. It looks beautiful, Elizabeth! Very sophisticated and chic!
Homerun, grand slam, slam dunk, and GOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! Your fabulous eye and talent have taken a (let's face the truth) *fugly* lamp and made it absolutely stunning. That gold and black combo is perfection! You are amazing, my dear, bravo!
Wow what a transformation! Great job!
Wow! Serious pat on the back to you!
I admit, I wouldn't have given it one second's worth of attention. But you clearly saw its great form—and what a transformation!
Catherine
It's amazing what a difference a coat (or two) of paint can make. Great transformation!
What a wonderful transformation. The lamp looks very elegant and sophisticated now. Well done! Love it!
Jessie
http://www.mixandchic.com
Wow – I love it! I'll admit that I was wondering how this was all going to turn out but I should have known to have faith in one of your projects! It looks fabulous, Elizabeth! I adore a gold interior on a shade and love this cool take on a traditional lamp.
As my 9 year old says, you're the awesomest!!!
That is a definite winner!!! Well done job.
Great job! Such a drastic change
Looks incredible! What a change – from tacky curb find, to sophisticated (and expensive looking) lamp!
Well done. Thanks for the gold paint tips.
It looks fab! I have a couple lamps I need to fix up, thanks for the inspiration!
Your rocked it girl! That lamp looks amazing
So sophisticated and elegant!!! Must share on Facebook 
Beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration!
That came out fantastic. good going sticking with it when things weren't so optimistic!
Love the lamp and shade, just gorgeous in that space!
It looks fabulous! You did a great job and it's just perfect for that table!
You did an incredible job. I will be featuring this project at my Swing into Spring party. The party opens tonight at 8pm ESt. Please stop by and grab an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.
What a beautiful transformation. Im visitng over from the Swing Spring party and so glad I did!
MJ
Lucky 7 Design
You are so awesome that I featured you!
Stop by and grab a button if you'd like.
xoxo
Allison @ House of Hepworths
Wow, you really rescued that tragic lamp and made it look so expensive! Love it!
Stoppin' by from HOH!
Wow, really nice job – the lamp turned out really great.
Looks great!
Absolutely gorgeous! It looks like an expensive lamp from an expensive boutique. You did a great job. Visiting from AD2D.
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