Okay, my dining room chandelier needed a boost. I decided to transform the above "plain Jane" chandelier shades into something more like artwork.

This is the ceiling inset in my dining room. I added this wallpaper (decoupaged) about 2 years ago and LOVE it. The crown molding is painted black. SO....these colors are my inspiration for the lampshades.

First I put joint compound on each one. Nice and thick.

I let them dry overnight.

I then painted them a plain "creamy white".

Added a "burnt umber" glaze with a sponge to add a textured look.

SCARY I know. I added another "tobacco" glaze on top of that.

It's all about blending, blending, blending. I had to let each layer dry before starting the next. Not an easy task for me since I like things DONE right away! Patience, patience, patience.

I then added a "metallic antique gold" and then finally a "copper" finished it off.

I love the texture, looks like a canvas.

Finished them by putting a black border on the top and bottom of the shade.

What do you think?

I love them!

Colors all work beautifully with my vintage tapestry too.

2 days of patience = satisfaction!

About 6 months ago, I found a chandelier similar to the one below. I could do something fantastic with this old brass finish. I decided it belonged in my office. I spent the day transforming it into this nice copper patina. I had some chandelier hats and painted them red and glazed them too. Wanted them to look old and worn.