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Patriotic Tea Light Lampshade

June 15, 2010 By Colleen Jorgenson 6 Comments

 

Mural Maker & More
I love this project so much! I think you will too because it’s really quick, easy & cheap!

Start with a goblet. I get mine at the Dollar Store. There are different sizes of goblets, which affect how the shade will sit. So getting the shade the right size is a bit of trial & error. I do have a pattern I can email you, if you want.

Painted wine glass
I knew I wanted just the stem & base painted. This was my attempt at making a flat, straight line curve around a circle.

You certainly don’t have to paint the stem. You could just tie a pretty ribbon on it. I just happened to have some glass spray paint on hand.
painted wine glass

When I realized the shade wouldn’t cover the entire bowl,  I moved the tape up.

You can make your shade cover the entire bowl if you want. It’s just a matter of preference. I wanted to see the flame glow thru the red paint.

painted wine glass

I found this little goody when I was cleaning out my shed. It’s about 7 years old, but it still worked.

painted wine glass

It turned out a bit more cranberry than true red – and I had already started on the shades. But it does blend okay.

Painted lampshade

I painted the background in a sky blue. I could’ve left it blank, I guess, as this is watercolor paper. Too late now!

painted lampshade

Then paint your images. Do you have to paint? Certainly, not. You could use decorative paper or even lightweight fabric. Well, I think it’d work. I haven’t tried it – only painting.

Next, I needed something for the top & bottom edges. This is where blogging is so great. I went to a Blog Frog Community, posted pics, and asked for suggestions. My solution for painter’s block!

painted lampshade

One gal suggested painting a fade on the top & bottom.
This is my secret weapon for shading. Since I never took an art class, I don’t have much finesse for shading. But I load my brush with this stuff first, then dip a corner into the paint and it comes out pretty good.

painted lampshade

You could leave it like this, but I like to scallop the edges.

painted lampshade

Because you’re cutting on a curve, it is a bit tricky. I’ve looked for rotary cutters with scalloped edges, but haven’t found any. If you know where to find them, would you let me know?

Now you need to get these flat guys to mold around the goblet.

painted lampshades

Moisten the back side of your lampshade. Then curl it into the position you want and clip it together.

painted lampshade
painted lampshade

It actually doesn’t take that long to dry. Then it’ll nearly hold by itself.

painted lampshade

I used this glue. I’ve used all kinds. What makes it work is getting your shade to hold its shape. Otherwise, no matter what kind of glue you use, it’ll pop open.

painted lampshade

Throw in a tealight from the Dollar Store and it’s done!

painted lampshade

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Colleen

Filed Under: crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, holiday crafts, Holiday Decorating, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Paint Glass, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Specialty Paints, Spray Paint, Tutorials

Comments

  1. Nikki says

    June 15, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    wow how cute is that!!! love it and that you got the glass from the dollar store, awesome! thanks for this!

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  2. Regina says

    June 15, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    Great idea Colleen…thank you for sharing. It’s amazing what you can buy from the Dollar store and repurpose!!!

    Hugs,
    Regi

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  3. Kat from California says

    June 16, 2010 at 8:40 am

    Does it matter what kind of paper you use? Is there a reason you left a gap when molding the shade? It’s so cute!! I want to try your project. Would you send me the template? Thanks, Katharine

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  4. Rene @ cottage and vine says

    June 16, 2010 at 11:39 am

    You are so creative with your projects. Sure sets the tone for the upcoming holiday.

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  5. Infarrantly Creative says

    June 16, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    Ok now that is brilliant. I love the wine glass as the base idea. And of course you can paint like a mad woman…don’t even want to begin to talk about my jealousy on that one!

    Reply
  6. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    July 2, 2010 at 12:14 am

    I adore your patriotic spirit. It is red, white and bluetiful!

    I hope you’ll stop by for a visit and see my Anthropologie inspired Americana tablecloth.

    Reply

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