Live: Painting a Lampshade with Mary 

So good to hear!

Thank you!

Thanks Cynthia! 😊 YOU can definitely do something like this & I can't wait to see. ~Mary

Thanks for watching Kim!

It sure does!

HI TATIANA, I JUST REMEMBERED AN EXPERIENCE I HAD PAINTING CHRISTMAS WINDOWS. I HOPE IT’S OK IF I ADD IT HERE, AS IT MIGHT HELP SOMEONE. YES, TEMPURA PAINT WORKES JUST FINE FOR REGULAR GLASS WINDOWS. WHEN THEY ARE DIRTY/DUSTY THE TEMPURA PAINT STICKS TO THEM MUCH BETTER THAN IF THEY HAVE BEEN CLEANED BEFORE PAINTING. I THINK THE DUST PROVIDES A LITTLE GRIT FOR THE PAINT TO HOLD ON TO. IF THEY LOOK A LITTLE UNKEPT AROUND THE EDGES, A LITTLE SPRAY OF CANNED SNOW, AND A SMALL TOSS OF CLEAR CRYSTALLINE GLITTER WORKS LIKE MAGIC! THE TEMPURA PAINT NEEDS A LOT OF COLOR MIXING TO GET ANYTHING OTHER THAN “FINGER PAINTING” BASICS. BEWARE OF DOING BANK WINDOWS AS THIS IS MADE OF SPECIAL BULLET PROOF GLASS AND IT WILL REPEL THE TEMPURA PAINT, WHICH WILL LIFT OFF AND IN SOME PLACES EVEN FALL TO THE GROUND. FOR THESE TYPE OF WINDOWS YOU HAVE TO USE HOUSE PAINT, WHICH IS RUBBER BASED AND WILL HOLD FINE ON THE WINDOWS. YOU CAN ALSO MORE EASILY TWEEK THE COLORS BY STARTING WITH A MORE DIVERSE BASE PALETTE AND THEREFOR OFFERING A MORE INTERESTING FINISHED PALETTE. IF DOING BANK WINDOWS DON’T HEAD OVER TO THE KRAFT AND HOBBY STORE TO PICK UP SOME PAINT BECAUSE THAT TYPE OF PAINT IS LATEX BASED. LATEX AND RUBBER ARE TWO VERY DIFFERENT THINGS. MAKING MONEY WITH WINDOW PAINTING IS ABOUT SPEED AND ORGANIZATION. THE ECONOMY IS SO DAMAGED RIGHT NOW, I DON’T THINK MANY RETAILERS ARE HAVING THEIR WINDOWS PAINTED. THEY’RE LUCKY TO BE HANGING ON AT ALL REALLY, WITH THE COMPETITION ON LINE, AND THE SUPPLY CHAIN PROBLEMS.

@@tanyas.3812 Thanks!

Oh, that sounds like a great project! What color are you using?

I'm glad you like it Genna!

We haven't, but that would be such a fun experiment!

Yes it does! Thanks for watching.

Thank you very much!

Thank you Donna!

Yes! We were actually just talking about doing another lampshade tutorial in a dark color so hopefully we'll be able to get that in the works soon!

Hmm, I'm not an expert in this area, but perhaps find some edging/trim that you could attach around the bottom of the lampshade?

Thanks for watching Linda!

Yes it does - the hotter it is the faster it dries!

Love that idea!

It's Dune Grass by Country Chic Paint!

That was the first video I saw and thought about the SAME THING lol

It's chalk-style furniture paint by Country Chic Paint! You can learn more about it here: countrychicpaint.com/

I think painting the inside would be fine, but I would definitely recommend using an LED bulb that isn't going to get hot.

I don't think there would be enough heat from the lightbulb to affect the dry time much, but you can certainly let it air dry if you have more time than Mary did in this video!

We recommend Country Chic Paint for your next lampshade project!

Sounds like it would work great!

I would like to know how to paint fabric lampshade

Thanks for watching, Scarlet! We're Country Chic Paint :) www.countrychicpaint.com/

We haven't tried this with other types of paint, but I don't think it would be a problem! Maybe just test out a small area, let it dry and see how you like the look before you fully dive in.

Thanks so much. I ended up doing both shades and it looks great, but it does lower the light that comes through which is perfect for me

Hi Mary, thanks for watching!

Yes! It's chalk style paint by Country Chic Paint.

Our water-based paint works well for this! We've tried using fabric mediums along with Country Chic Paint but found they didn't make much difference.

It's a water-based, chalk-style paint, yes!

Thank you!!! I will definitely be painting my lamp shades instead of buying a new ones..

Wow! Thanks for watching!

I'm not sure what material this one was, but there's no need to prime before painting fabric!

We suggest thinning the paint a bit with water so it goes on more evenly or try applying the paint with a paint sponge instead of a brush.

I'm sorry to hear that Judi! It might help to thin the paint down just a little bit and apply it in thinner coats. Or try applying it with a painting sponge instead of a brush.

@@CountryChicPaint Thank you. :)

@@jameley5 or paint it with the light on.

Our oval brushes work beautifully for this! shop.countrychicpaint.com/oval-paint-brush/

Yes! Country Chic Paint is a chalk-based paint.

There are special paints or stains for leather.

Thanks for watching, Kaye!

If it's light brown to start with then I think you should be just fine to apply the duck egg color straight over it!

No 👁 do not!!!

Hi! Thanks for watching

Mary films a lot of our content and works for Country Chic Paint :) Learn more about the creators of our wonderful paint here: www.countrychicpaint.com/pages/our-story

You'll want to be sure to sand and prime and prep carefully before using the water-based paint and add a durable top coat to the finished product!

I’m pretty sure it’s Country Chic

Yes, you can paint the inside - try using a sponge or adding a little water to the paint to make it easier for even coverage!

Yes, definitely. You''ll just want to make sure to check it with the light on for roller lines and even coverage.

It does change how much light can come through a bit, yes.

Thank you Crystal! 😊

Hello! These are all products by Country Chic Paint.

Hey Cynthia! Once the wax is buffed with a lint free cloth it will be smooth to the touch. Totally optional to seal upholstery or lampshades 😊 ~Mary

Hi, Claire! Thanks for watching!

The answer is in the comments. It's a type of chalk paint but water based and of a thin consistency.

It's 'Country Chic Paint'.

We haven't experimented with spray paint, but that would probably work as well!

Hi Rebecca! I am using Country Chic Paint products :) Dries to a chalky matte finish & works like a charm. ~Mary

Hi Mary, thanks for your reply! I should have explained , I want to paint the actual shade which is unlined fabric. It is quite dark in colour , browns and beige. I’d like to paint it an olive type green. How many coats do you think I would need to cover it and would I need to do anything else having printed it with the chalk paint? Thanks very much, Rebecca x

Would the Sage and Hollow Hill work better covering a dark surface than Fresh Mustard and Liquorice? I want to create an olive type colour. Thank you. X

@@rebeccareuben-williams9278 Yes, it might cover better! However, those two colors mixed wouldn't make a true olive tone. It's ultimately up to you and the color you're going for. If you're just painting a lampshade, our 4 oz jars should be plenty of paint for that :)

This is All-in-One Decor Paint by Country Chic Paint! countrychicpaint.com/

Thanks for watching Helen! This particular lampshade was fabric, but I think it would be fine on paper as well!