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can I paint a fabric lampshade a different color? and how??????

I have 2 lampshade with a plastic backing with linen material on them I want to gor from seafoam to a soouthwest stone color

Update:

do I mix the paint with water and or medium never did this before

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Yes you can. You can use spray paint, or fabric paint to change the color. Be sure to tape off any parts you do not want over sprayed if you spray. I prefer the results from spraying over using the paint-on fabric paint at craft stores, however. You get a better finish, smoother look and it doesn't get dark streaks where you overlapp like the paint on variety does.

    Source(s): Avid crafter who had done this
  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, but you may darken the lampshade even if you go with a lighter color because you are adding a layer of paint- I have used spray paint, watercolor and fabric paint.

    Another idea I have used is to glue a thin paper on the shade with a spray adhesive- Tissue paper works very well!

    Source(s): hgtv.com
  • 1 decade ago

    YIKES! You could save a LOT of time and pain in the butt by just buying new ones in another color. That's why you work.

    Color changes on fabric are not an exact science unless you're a professional dyer. I also can just see the paint dripping down that plastic backing and getting on everything. Don't bother!

  • 1 decade ago

    Want to Paint Fabric........Get Fabric Paint.!! Easy...

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  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, use fabric paint, available at craft stores- Michaels, JoAnne, etc.

  • sholar
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Fabric Paint Lampshade

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    yes. get some fabric paint.

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