Quick Lamp Makeover

Say Goodbye to Gold! 

 I've been staring at this lamp since the first day I moved in with my boyfriend...almost two years ago. The shade is too big and the gold and I are just not getting along. Even though it has now found its new and permanent home in our guest room, that doesn't mean it still doesn't deserve an update! Besides, it's an excuse for another DIY project, so why not?

Materials:

1.) Painters Tape

2.) Newspaper

3.) Sandwich Bag

4.) Spray Paint  

Here We Go!

Step 1:
Begin by using your painters tape to tape the brim of the top of the lamp. I chose to add this step before the newspaper because of the shape of my lamp and fear of leaks. If you have a lamp with a more basic shape, taping the newspaper straight on may work just fine for you. 

Step 2:
When you've finished at the top, tape around the bottom. Again, you may find this step unnecessary. 

Step: 3
I layered paper vertically, taping at the top and bottom. Take about two pieces of newspaper and rip them into strips. Fold them to cover the length of your lamp and tape. There may be easier ways to accomplish this task, but due to the waved shape of my lamp, I found this way worked best for me. 

Step: 4
Add tape where its needed until everything is safely covered and secured. 

Step: 5
Don't forget these guys! You can choose to cover the entire area, however since i really dislike gold,  I covered the bare minimum. 

Step 6:
 Use a sandwich bag to secure the plug. Make sure your cord is pulled all the way out of the lamp before taping the bag on in case you missed an inch or two of cord. 

Step 7:
Find a safe location and something to rest your lamp on. (Please try and  ignore my dying grass.. we are in a drought you know.) I had leftover Rust-Oleum Painters Touch Spray Paint (http://www.rustoleum.com/) that i used for this project.  I love this stuff because it dries quick and covers almost any surface.   

Step 8:
Be sure to follow the specific instructions that come with your choice of spray paint.  Make sure to check your work, theres nothing worse than finding a missed spot after everything completely dried. 

TADAA!

Easy as that. We'll save the Shade Makeover for another day.