Could this ($89.99):
Plus this ($3.99):
Equal anything even close to this ($625)? :
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Could this ($89.99): Plus this ($3.99): Equal anything even close to this ($625)? :
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I'm not sure, but I'm one to do the project and then share my failure on my blog (just did this over the weekend).
You could buy a cheap lampshade to test the result before investing $90 on the lamp.
If it did work it would be fabulous!!
Also, the Lowes' in my area carries adhesive-backed silver metallic contact paper. I used it to cover the front of my dishwasher and it looks great. Might be worth a try.
Lowe's also has this new Rustoleum "Universal." You can spray it all directions. It might make it easier…no drip marks, etc. Here is the link to the product: http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=181
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I can't imagine that the spray paint would have the stainless sheen of the expensive lamp. You might have better luck converting an ice bucket or stainless trashcan to a lampshade.
Maybe you could try using silver leaf… but even that would be softer, not that metallic. A totally different feel.
Hhhmm. I don't know. It might work. I'd try it on something cheap first.
I think it would work. Go for it!
I like someone's idea of using the contact paper. I think you could always try the spray paint first??
Would love to see you do something cool with someone's recommendation of "the Lowes' in my area carries adhesive-backed silver metallic contact paper". I'm all over that for my DW!
Im afraid not. Metallic spray paint doesn't create that same reflective and real metallic quality.
It would come close but be lacking in the polish that the plantation one has.
That said, you could create your own interpretation.
Yeah, I doubt that anyone would confuse my DIY version with the Robert Abbey original.
But I've used Krylon and Rustoleum chrome (not just metallic) spray paints on other projects before and the finish is actually quite smooth and mirrored.
I actually have a pair of the IKEA table (not floor) lamps that I'm considered trying this project on. (here's the table lamp version on the Robert Abbey lamp: http://www.lampsplus.com/Products/Robert-Abbey-Porter-Nickel-Table-Lamp-with-Metal-Shade__37677.html
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We'll see if I get up the guts to change my pretty white lamps. :)
Hi there…I recently saw a guy on the DIY channel use a "mirrored laminate" to make a shade similar to this for a bathroom fixture. Maybe they sell it at lowes or something? If you can find it I think it will be the perfect solution :0)
I found it lol..It was on Bathtastic on DIY network.. http://www.sibu-usa.com/proddetail.php?prod=10312&cat=8
Lil pricey but cheaper than 625? lol..darn, I wish it had been cheaper!
I don't see why not. And at $94 vs $625 it's like you can't NOT try it. But I do agree that something that's really metal might work better for the shade… to get that true mirrored look. Let us know how it turns out!
Tracy,
The IKEA lampshade is powder-coated metal – that's also why it's a little pricier.
No.
No. I already tried. In fact I just posted about my attempt this morning: http://www.windhula.blogspot.com
The silver isn't as reflective as the lid of the can looks. Love that lamp though!
What about using foil paper for the lampshade? And maybe keep the body black or white.
http://www.dickblick.com/products/hygloss-metallic-foil-paper/
Loving this idea. I'm feeling pretty adventurous enough to try it. Let me know if you do.
I'm a fan of the idea as well. I'd totally go for it… I've stared that lamp down before too. This is just the punch that it needs.
I actually spray painted a traditional six-arm dining chandelier with shiny metallic paint, and it worked out really well. It isn't as reflective as this lamp — not sure anything but true, polished metal could be — but it looks pretty darn good.
What about some combo of metallic spray paint and maybe Krylon's Looking Glass spray paint? I've never experimented with either but think it's worth the shot!d