Sally Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Some pics of one of my painted lightbulbs in the light fitting in my sitting room.Sorry the pics are so huge, I finally figured out how to add them but I haven't figured out how to shrink them yet.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Wow, it looks like stained glass. Very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlyracer Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Ooh nice'n'snazzy Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 What paint are you using, I have the ____ 150, forgot the name. It's about 8 years so it might be all dried out. Love the stain glass look, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Hi Sharon,I'm using the Deka transparent glass paint, it's their solvent based paint not the water based stuff.I love the brightness of the colours but it's not dishwasher safe & it does tend to crack & flake off things after some years.I think you may have the Pebeo paints.The lightshade is clear glass so is the bulb, the frosted bulbs don't have the same effect if you paint them.Glad you like it.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I love the light, It would look great in my daughters room...she wouldn't let me turn it off if it was there...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Whoa. That's really pretty. Can you post a picture of the lightbulb? I'm curious what it looks like to throw such pretty colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Sure can, I'll take some pics in daylight tomorrow & get them up here.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Thit is simply awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Cool Sally. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonrose64 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Wow, That is so beautiful...Awesome workDo you sell your stained glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickerbeal Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I was also wondering if you sell them, if not you should. They are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Very cool, really gives off some great light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Thanks folks,Yes I do sell my painted lightbulbs & my other painted glass but not so much just now, it's not a great idea trying to do craft fairs with a 3 yr old in tow so until Lili's older I'm kind of off the "scene".It never ceases to amaze me what a simple little lightbulb can do with the right paints & a wicked shade.I will get more pics up asap todays been a bit hectic with rosie posies to get ready for the w.eSally.ETA Hi Moonrose, I don't do stained glass but as you see I get some pretty cool effects with the paints.I have a couple of friends who do proper stained glass work & they are awesome so I think I'll leave it to them....& the skinned knuckles & glass cuts..ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hi Sharon,I'm using the Deka transparent glass paint, it's their solvent based paint not the water based stuff.I love the brightness of the colours but it's not dishwasher safe & it does tend to crack & flake off things after some years.I think you may have the Pebeo paints.The lightshade is clear glass so is the bulb, the frosted bulbs don't have the same effect if you paint them.Glad you like it.Sally.Yes, it's the Pebeo. I don't think I have heard of Deka paint. Solvent, bet that stuff is hard to use. Can you just dip a bulb in? I need a few pink colored light bulbs. Does it peel ogg the bulbs after awhile? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hi Sharon, the paint is just as easy as any other to use , just don't put too much on your brush at once or it runs., just like the pebeo.I suppose you could just dip a bulb in it but you'd have to have a large container & a lot of paint to do a good job, far easier to just use a brush imo.Eventually the paint gets flaky & rubs off on your fingers but I only come across this when I'm, changing the bulbs so it's not a problem for me.Deka is a German make & is not as easy to find as the pebeo but I much prefer it.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Just awesome. the talent of the folks on this board never ceases to amaze me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsvlbrat Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I agree Sharyl, alot of talent here.Glad this thread got going so everyone can show off there other talents!Very nice Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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