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Can you paint a glass lamp shade?

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Can you paint a glass lamp shade?
Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
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Vennini Glass Shades Originals
By Bf Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great find of Glass shades that came from 4 or 5 Large Chandeliers in an Los Angeles Restaurant
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian International Style Glass

Materials

Glass

Vennini Glass Shades Originals
$120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
EB Six Quezal & Lustre Art Glass Shades Signed C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six Quezal & Lustre Art Glass Shades Signed C1930 (5 1/4" x 5" x 5"). A set of six Quezal and
Category

Early 20th Century Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Antique Gold Aurene Ribbed Art Glass Shades C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Aurene Gold Ribbed Glass Shades C1920 Measures - 2.25"H x 5.25"W x 5"D (Largest
Category

20th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Hanging Lamp with Beautiful Glass Shades
Located in Wien, AT
Hanging lamp with beautiful glass shades Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

20th-Century Two Candlesticks With Glass Shades
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Two Candlesticks With Glass Shades Two Dutch candlesticks with glass shades. Metal
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Hanging light with glass shades by EJG
By Ezan
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging light with glass shades by EJG (Etablissements Jean Gauthier). Silverplated bronze with
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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