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Look!: Carlene's Old Lamp Makeover

We love this quick lamp revamp from Carlene (and her crafty husband). She's described the above version as "Scruffy brown lamp. Cute shape, ugly color". We agree. Check out the new version below the jump...

 
 
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After: "Shiny Happy Orange Lamp!"

From Carlene:

Here's what he (crafty husband) did:

(all this stuff is from the hobby shop for model
building)

  • sanded

  • primed with a white primer

  • sprayed with orange lacquer

  • sprayed with glossy clear coat

  • new black cord from Salvation Army clock

    • Here's the key word if you're gonna do this...remember...Ventilation!
    Thanks Carlene and Tony! See the original post here.

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    Comments (8)

    Well done! That looks so much better.

    posted by Signe on 2008-05-07 13:23:13
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    it's such a gift to have the vision to see potential in something. Good for you!

    posted by kimg924 on 2008-05-07 13:54:19
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    Awesome! It looks great!

    posted by danze on 2008-05-07 13:59:25
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    Thanks, guys. He did a great job, didn't he? I love my scruffy lamp now.

    :)

    posted by carlene on 2008-05-07 14:05:41
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    So cute!

    posted by MoJonson on 2008-05-07 14:56:40
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    Nice save!

    posted by nazrd on 2008-05-07 14:56:52
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    Orange...gotta love it! Nicely done!

    posted by swanygirl74 on 2008-05-07 16:52:47
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    such an improvement- it looks so happy and bright!

    posted by colgankc on 2008-05-07 16:54:57
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