Hi everyone! It’s Erin from Erin Rochon Design! I found a lamp on one of my trips to my local thrift store. The shape and size was perfect but the colour was a little outdated. The lamp did not work with my décor, but I knew that I could easily transform this lamp with Dixie Belle paint. I love the organic, aged look of ceramic table lamps. They are a big design trend, I wanted to recreate the look using Dixie Belle paint. Here are the materials I used and the steps so you can try it out on your next project.
Materials List:
- White Lightning
- Slick Stick Updated: check out the new and improved Bonding BOSS!
- Dixie Belle Paint in Coffee Bean, Drop Cloth, Terracotta and Pinecone
- Sea Spray
- Spatula
- Easy Peasy Spray Wax
- Wax paper
- Small container
- Belle Brush, synthetic brush & 2 fine art brushes
- Shop rags
- Sanding Sponge
How To Create a Faux Ceramic Look On Any Surface:
Step 1: Clean thoroughly with White Lightning
Start by giving your lamp a good clean using White Lightning to remove any oil or residue. Let it dry completely.
Step 2: Apply adhesive bonding agent
Since the surface was metal, I used Slick Stick to help the paint adhere. Start by applying a thin coat of Slick Stick over the whole lamp and let dry for 2 hours. Apply another thin coat of Slick Stick and let it dry overnight. UPDATE: try our new and improved Bonding BOSS which combines the adhesion and primer in one!
Step 3: Mix texture additive into paint color of your choosing
Add a scoop of Sea Spray into the container. Next add a small amount of Coffee Bean into the container and mix well. Continue to mix until it has a chunky peanut butter consistency.
Step 4: Stipple and dab textured paint to cover the surface
Using your spatula, apply the mixture and layer the paint onto the lamp moving in different directions. Use a small paint brush to apply and stipple (dabbing) the paint mixture around the base and top of the lamp. Make sure to completely cover the whole lamp base without any of the Slick Stick showing through. Let the paint completely dry overnight.
Step 5: Dab the lighter color all over
Once the paint is dry, use a small amount of Drop Cloth and brush a light coat over the lamp. Continue to paint until the whole surface is covered and let dry.
Step 6: Sand back for a vintage, aged look
Once the lamp is dry, use a sanding sponge to distress the lamp to give it an aged effect.
Step 7: Brush in spots of browns to give depth to the aged look
Dab a small amount of Terracotta and Pinecone onto the wax paper. Dip the fine artist brush into Pinecone and dab off most of the paint onto a Shop Rag. Starting at the base, apply the paint in a circular motion, blending the paint around the base. Then dabb a small amount of Terracotta, wipe off excess and apply it in a circular motion where the blended Pinecone ends. Continue this process adding both colours around the crevices and the center of the lamp to give it an aged effect.
Use a damp Shop Rag and wipe in areas to help blend the paint if needed. Once you are happy with the effect, let the paint dry for an hour.
Step 8: Seal the paint
Make sure to give your Easy Peasy Wax a good shake. Then spray it on the lamp, let it sit for 30 seconds and then wipe over the whole surface. This will help in adding more depth, durability and give it a buttery soft feel.
Now find the perfect spot to showcase your beautiful lamp! Happy painting!
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