How to Make a Decoupage Lamp
A personalized decoupage lamp is sure to be a hit with that difficult-to-shop-for person on your Christmas list. These one-of-a-kind lamps are tailored to express the individual tastes of the recipient, and are surprisingly easy to make.
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Things You'll Need
- Old magazines, newspapers, brochures
- White glue
- Scissors
- Large wine bottle
- Bottle lamp kit
- Lampshade
Instructions
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Consider the personality of the person who you are making the lamp for. Think about their likes and dislikes, as well as their personality traits. Make note of their hobbies and pastimes. Brainstorm words, phrases and images that best describe this individual.
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Search through old magazines and newspapers for words or images that express traits of the recipient. Pay close attention to advertisements as they often have descriptive words and phrases and bright colorful images. Begin clipping any image or words that apply to the person. Clip individual letters or words to spell out phrases if you can not find the exact phrase you are looking for. Consider word that express relationships, such as "friend," "daughter" or "mother." Remember to include words or images that pertain to the person's career, personal and spiritual life.
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Decide if you wish to create a color scheme or if the lamp will be random colors. Clip large images for the background of collage. Choose natural scenes like sky or trees for background images, if the person is a nature lover or simply has a serene personality. Select bold geometric designs or abstract images for the more lively personality. The dog lover will likely enjoy images of his canine friends. Match the background images to the dominant traits of the person.
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Wash and dry the wine bottle. Mix white glue with equal parts of glue and warm water and stir to mix thoroughly. Dip images into the glue mixture and press in place on the bottle. Smooth with your fingers to remove wrinkles. Add large background images first and work until the entire bottle is covered. Begin adding smaller images or words on top of the background. Pay attention to the color and design of letters and words to create an attractive design. Leave the most important words or phrases until last to display them prominently. Allow to dry completely. Spray with a clear acrylic finish to seal and protect the decoupaged lamp.
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Purchase a bottle lamp kit at your local craft or hardware store or order online from nationalartcraft.com (see Resource section below). These are easy to install and come with complete instructions. Follow the manufacturer's directions for installing the lamp kit in the bottle. Add a complementary shade.
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