1. Home
  2. /
  3. Projects /
  4. Fine Art /
  5. Painting
  6. / FolkArt® Dragonfly Glaze™ Lamps
Time Required :
Over an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
You're somewhat experienced with the skills necessary to complete this project, but you haven't mastered all the elements, yet.

folkart® dragonfly glaze™ lamps

Upcycle old lamps with a new shade of paint to create a luxurious look.
Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

Print Project

Step 1

Step 1 Remove the lampshade from lamp base and set aside.

Step 2

Step 2 Paint the base of the lamp with Licorice paint. Allow to dry.


Step 3

Step 3 Paint over the Licorice base with Dragonfly Glaze™.


Step 4

Step 4 Remove fabric from the lampshades using a craft knife.


Step 5

Step 5 Assemble preferred chains and beads and add to lampshade with size-appropriate jump rings.


Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels 

Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
  • img
    941520076
    You’ll Need: 1

    FolkArt® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint, 2oz.

    Item # 10548595 
    $1.99
    • Color: Licorice
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Licorice
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Licorice
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
  • img
    926203319
    You’ll Need: 1

    FolkArt® Dragonfly Glaze™ Acrylic Top Coat

    Item # 10597783 
    $4.99
    • Color: Gold Red Violet Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Gold Red Violet Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Gold Red Violet Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
  • img
    926203319
    You’ll Need: 1

    FolkArt® Dragonfly Glaze™ Acrylic Top Coat

    Item # 10597784 
    $4.99
    • Color: Red Violet Blue Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Red Violet Blue Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Red Violet Blue Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
  • img
    926203319
    You’ll Need: 1

    FolkArt® Dragonfly Glaze™ Acrylic Top Coat

    Item # 10597785 
    $4.99
    • Color: Violet Blue Green Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Violet Blue Green Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Violet Blue Green Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
  • img
    926203319
    You’ll Need: 1

    FolkArt® Dragonfly Glaze™ Acrylic Top Coat

    Item # 10597786 
    $4.99
    • Color: Blue Green Gold Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Blue Green Gold Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Blue Green Gold Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
  • img
    926203319
    You’ll Need: 1

    FolkArt® Dragonfly Glaze™ Acrylic Top Coat

    Item # 10597787 
    $4.99
    • Color: Green Gold Red Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Green Gold Red Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Green Gold Red Shift
    • Size: 2 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
  • img
    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® Large Brush Variety Set Golden Taklon, 3 Pieces

    Item # 10133607 
    $8.99
  • img
    You’ll Need: 1

    Fiskars® Softgrip® Detail Knife

    Item # 10450829 
    $7.79
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Upcycle Lamp
  • Jewelry Chain – Assorted
  • Jewelry Beads – Assorted
  • Jump Rings – Assorted
Instructions
Step 1

Step 1 Remove the lampshade from lamp base and set aside.

Step 2

Step 2 Paint the base of the lamp with Licorice paint. Allow to dry.


Step 3

Step 3 Paint over the Licorice base with Dragonfly Glaze™.


Step 4

Step 4 Remove fabric from the lampshades using a craft knife.


Step 5

Step 5 Assemble preferred chains and beads and add to lampshade with size-appropriate jump rings.


Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels 

Project Reviews