OK, so my boyfriend recently obtained two new brass lamps from his grandparents and I wanted to help make them fresh again. Before embarking on the antiques, I thought I would experiment with another lamp first.
I went to my local thrift store (remember the idea is too consume less when DIY-ing) and grabbed this beauty.
Yeah I know, pretty rough. So I cleaned the lamp with a damp towel and then tapped off the top wiring and the bottom so I wouldn't mess up the cord. I used Rust-O-Leum spray paint on the lamp body. This particular kind gives the lamp a textured look.
And this is the finished product!
The lamp shade was purchased at a store that rhymes with FailMart. Don't ever shop there! Those superstores are one of the worst companies having little to no care for this earth. I was in extreme desperation and even now I still feel skeezy.
Lamp- $3.81
Spray Paint- $5.47
Lamp Shade-$14.97
Total- $24.25
I think the lamp looks great, especially with this being one of my first times working with an antique brass lamp and I saved a pretty penny from the other guys.
And my $24.25 version!
I think my boyfriend will like it ;) What do you think?
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