Maybe you've had serious thoughts about tossing the old brass or brushed steel chandelier that came with the house or that you inherited from your grandma, but haven’t yet because you can’t afford a replacement or can’t find a new one you like. Luckily, you can create a new, much more hip chandelier from the one you have with just a little spray paint and some elbow grease.
Instructions
1. Disassemble the chandelier, removing all crystals, lampshades and bulbs. If your lamp breaks apart into multiple pieces, separate these pieces, grouping all metal pieces together.
2. Wipe all metal parts with a damp rag.
3. Tape off all attached non-metal areas, including plastic candle holders and electrical cords; cover socket areas completely with tape.
4. Spray metal parts with a thin, even coat of metal primer. Allow primer to dry completely.
5. Spray paint metal parts, using several light coats of paint instead of one thick, heavy coat.
6. Allow chandelier to dry. Reassemble parts.
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