Handcrafted toy lamp

Refurbish an old lamp with added animal figures

A stylish lamp doesn't have to put a big dent in your pocket. Here we show you how to turn an old lamp with a suitable base into a true designer piece in just a few steps. As well as the lamp, you'll need a small selection of toy animals – not forgetting edding permanent spray, of course! The idea is to spray the animals and the lamp base in a single colour. We chose white to create a sophisticated look, but you can work with any colour you like. Even those who are new to spraying will get great results with edding acrylic spray paints. The paint is not only highly opaque, but also quick-drying and extremely durable. To assist you, our Spray Basics section offers handy hints on how to achieve the perfect spraying technique.

Images: „MMOS"

Categories: Home decor
Living room
Upcycling & DIY hacks
Products: Permanent spray
Materials: Plastic and foil
Rubber
Difficulty: A bit more challenging
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

You can see everything you need at a glance in our photo, including a can of edding 5200 permanent spray universal primer and a spray colour of your choice. We used white (colour code 922) in our example. If you also want to spray the base of your lamp, unscrew it from the lamp first.

Step 2

Sand the hooves and paws of the animals to improve adhesion and flatten the surfaces to be bonded. To allow the monkey to sit on the lampshade, make a slit at the bottom so it simply slots on.

Step 3

Before spraying, completely cover your work surface with masking film or paper. Once you've finished all the preparations, first apply the primer spray to help the subsequent colour adhere better. Leave the primer to dry for around 30 minutes. See our Spray Basics section for handy tips on how to achieve the perfect spraying technique.

Step 4

Wait until the primer is dry before spraying with your chosen colour. To ensure that the paint covers evenly, we recommend holding the can at a distance of about 25 cm and spraying with a spiral motion. Try not to spray too long in one spot.

Step 5

The base of the lamp can also be painted white so that everything matches perfectly. Once everything is thoroughly dry, use the hot glue gun to glue your painted animals to the lamp base and lamp shade.