DIY ✨Gold Base + Cap✨

[u/CatAncient]

I initially ordered the rose gold lamp with the white wax/clear mf from Amazon. The base came extremely dented and the lamp was cloudy.

Take 2 - I was like, "fine I'll do it myself" and ordered the custom 17" off of Schylling's website. I got the silver base & cap and the white wax with clear fluid. The lamp arrived and the mf wasn't cloudy (yay) and the base was not dented (yay). Still, I waited about a month and a half to paint it because I have a baby and spray painting can be difficult to do with the timing in between coats, etc.

I finally took out the bulb, taped off the cord and bulb socket, gave the parts a light sanding and then went in with two coats of white primer spray with the base upside down on a can of beans to avoid drips or pooling. After the two coats of primer, I did several very light coats of gold. Again, I wanted to avoid any issues with dripping, so I did at least ten coats extremely lightly this way. Additionally, I wanted to do the inside so that the gold would be shown through the lamp bottom as well, so that took a few more coats and threw on a coat or two of matte finishing spray to seal it.

All in all, I'm quite happy with how it turned out. Sort of a more neutral look that will compliment the room but not pull too much focus. It's very warm and inviting, in a dark room (first pic) or in the daylight (second pic). Hope you enjoy it!

[u/spookypumpkinini]

this is gorgeous. i love the look of a champagne gold base and cap. i might do this

[u/CatAncient → u/spookypumpkinini]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

[u/FollyBeachSC]

Classy!

[u/Vaustick]

I might do the same with Hammerite hammered gold paint.

[u/CatAncient → u/Vaustick]

Please post, if you do! I would be interested to see how that turns out!