How Do You Craft & Paint Ceiling Light Fixtures?
You can make your home’s lighting fixtures a decorative focal point with a little creative handiwork. Bath bars and chandeliers–fixtures that home builders and most individuals install in their homes–are predominantly manufactured in brass and chrome. Why settle for the ordinary when you can easily spice up your lighting with some paint and simple craft supplies? The steps outlined here can help you create an antique-looking light fixture by using a paint glaze. Clean the light fixture with an ammonia-based cleaner to remove all grease and grime from the surface. Place the fixture on a drop cloth outside. Spray paint has a tendency to travel and produces noxious fumes. Doing the work outside will minimize the mess and reduce the effects of the paint fumes. Tape off any areas that you don’t wish to paint with low-tack painter’s tape and newspaper. Remove any decorative items such as shades and set aside. Spray the entire chandelier or bath bar using white spray primer. Choose a spray
