Thrift Store Flips | Budget Decor Ideas | Lamp Makeovers
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Join me today as I give these thrift store lamps a makeover! These lamps only cost a few dollars each and with a few supplies, we will make them look new again for budget-friendly home decor! Hope you enjoy these thrift store flips!
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I loved these changes. I volunteer at a small used furniture shop our church runs to help fund our charity work. Often we end up with so many lamps. I can use these ideas to fix some of them up.
That's a great idea Shelly! You will enjoy the process and others will benefit too! Blessings to you 🥰
I need a lamp
That gold lamp turned out so beautiful. Was worth the extra effort you put into it. Redoing lamp shades intimate me. But it so worth it with those old shade designs. Using that gold stuff brings the lamps to a whole different level. Love it all.
Thanks! I don’t mind experimenting with the shades especially when they are cheap! I can usually get shades for under $3. So it’s worth it to try. Happy thrifting 😀
I love Earth Brite…it cleans silver beautifully…..you can dye the shades with tea bags too
Earth Brite is great Carolyn! And I love the idea about dying the lampshades. Sounds like another video!
I love your makeovers. I would be worried that the material may catch fire . Are there any safety checks you can do first?
You did a great job! I like the cleaned brass! I suffer from severe depression & leaving areas that are not cleaned makes me feel that’s ALL I can see.
Thanks for your kind words Debbie. I hear you about leaving some of the areas unpolished. I have similar thoughts. Sometimes the unfinished areas of our life can glare at us. Big hugs for your struggles 🥰🥰
Thanks for your great ideas! I loved the idea of decopaging the paper to the shade. I will definitely try that! Also, I really liked the black with the gilding wax. Beautiful!
The black with gold is beautiful. Where did you get the little tub of gold?
Hi Joan! The little tub of gold is gilding wax and I have it linked in the description below the video. Click on the "More" and the description will open fully. You will see all of the links there! Let me know if you have a problem finding it! 😀
The dictionary pages on a shade are so fun to do. I've used book pages on other projects, it's one of my fave things to do with mod podge! So glad you enjoyed the projects - thanks for watching 🥰
I like the look of the tarnished areas, gives the finish depth.
I like that way of thinking! Thanks for your input! 😃
I agree!
It's my first time to see your work. I really liked the black base with gold highlights, and the way you covered that lampshade.
Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed the lamp makeovers😊
The brass on the lamp has been sprayed with a clear enamel. Don’t use steel wall on brass because it scratches the soft copper alloy. Once I get the enamel off are use “Brasso.” It is brilliant and the only way to clean brass alloys. I cleaned an antique, wood and brass, 3 1/2 foot ships steering wheel for my father. It came up beautiful. If I am not getting anywhere I soak the brass in vinegar (if there is no enamel.) The brass, bronze or copper will turn pink. Once cleaned with “Brasso” the item is beautiful. To keep the shine use a clear enamel for brass, bronze and copper.
BTW. your lamps are beautiful and are a passion for Hubby and myself. Cheers from Australia.
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with all of us! I really appreciate it and I am sure others will find it helpful as well😊
Sprayed with…..‘lacquer’ not enamel.
steel wool
I don't like cone shades myself. I like drum shades with harp fittings. You can put a new finial on top and make lamps like this look much nicer. Thanks for showing the cleaning parts i.e. the cords.
Drum shades have their own look for sure! Thanks for your input😊
Liked the gold over the black lamp very much
That look is so easy to create too! Hope you can try it one day😊
Love this! I always save the linen bag that linen sheets come in! Now I know how I could repurpose those!
Great idea!! Now I want to buy linen sheets!
I started redecorating on a budget last year and most everything in my home is coming from estate, sales, thrift shops, or friends’ garages. you are so correct about dirty cords on lamps. I have turned into quite the lamp addict and that’s one of the first things I do when I bring it home. All of these makeovers turned out great and I look forward to seeing more of your projects!
Your house sounds amazing with all of the vintage pieces you have been collecting. There's nothing like curating a unique look with old pieces. So much better than buying from the box stores like everyone else 😊
I just subscribed to your channel and I love the lamp makeovers I too have made over many lamps and lampshades and I was doing one for my daughter and boy are you right about being careful when you’re using dictionary pages. I was using dictionary pages and some cut outs of some peonies. it turned out so beautiful, but I did not pay any attention. After I had found the word Peone for the flower I just kept going through the dictionary and using the pages with the letter P and you guessed it right on the back there was a P word for a male part ha ha ha ha ha. Neither my daughter or I noticed it for about two weeks and then one day I was looking at it and I’m like does that say what I think it says and….. yes it did😂
Omgoodness that is a hilarious story!! I’m pretty sure I have missed words. Agh!! Thanks for watching and for subscribing!🥰
I bought a floor lamp years ago. I had it rewired. The lamp shade had an ugly material on it , so I had an old skirt Paisley print. I did cutting and glueing. The lamp looks beautiful
That is a great idea! I will have to keep my eye out for an old skirt to use for a new lampshade! Thanks!☺️
I must mention the apron , oh my goodness!!! I love it!!! I need that kind it looks like a bibbed jumper too cute 🥰
I have a video showing how I made the apron. It's soooo easy to make! Here is a link to the video if you want to watch: ua-cam.com/video/qmiS--XC2gw/v-deo.html
I’m amazed how beautiful the brass turned out
Thanks Barbara!😊
Great ideas. I bought 2 thrift store lamps, same metal but different shapes. I bought stretch sequin pants on clearance, and just slipped some of the kegs over the lampshades. Glam is not really my thing, but it’s great for my enclosed patio.
What a great idea! I will keep my eyes open for thrifted fabric for lampshades. Thanks!😊
The brass lampe looks like it had a lacquer on it. Great work.
Thanks! I think that lamp had a lacquer finish but it was in bad shape. It felt like sand paper!
You are not weird cleaning lamp or any kind of cord. I’ll forget to do it though. Yes absolutely if it gets dirty…clean it!
Thanks Candice! Once I discovered how dirty they are, I couldn't go back. You can unknow some things 🤣
I love the pantena look. Leave it.
Thanks Colleen! I think I will leave it as is. At least for now 🤣
I like the black paint with the gold highlights.
Thanks! It’s an easy technique 😊😊
Excellent Excellent brass over black
So glad you like that look. It's super easy to do too! 😊
9:12 I got an old lamp from an estate sale that is really heavy, and reminds me of the one you’re cleaning now. My sister in law bought the other 2 lamps that they had for her sister. They seem to think they were getting antiques, but I knew better. My grandfather, and uncles refinished, and sold antiques for many years so I have had some exposure to identifying real antiques.
I'm sure you have a wealth of information after watching them for so many years! That's an invaluable skill 😊
@@ReinventedDelaware Thanks, but it also helps to be as old as I am. 😂
I never used to even watch UA-cam, but then I got disabled, and now I watch too much.
I am buying the gold with your link immediately ✨️ 💛 I just found you today, and I have fallen in love with you! Thank you for the good ideas you are giving the world. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! I hope to continue to bring project inspiration for you!
Hahaha! I had one of those vinyl strip lampshades in the sixties and seventies and it was mauve 😝 I remember the awful "feel" that you mentioned . 'll blame my mum as I was only a pre-teen. Love your work and now at 66 years old I'm going to spruce up some items to breathe new life into my home. Thank you for taking the time to teach others these ideas xxx💕💖🌹🌹 P.S. I love the idea of using a clothes peg to smooth the hot glue instead of burning my fingers 😊
Those shades were horrible!! Revamping lamps is so rewarding and easy and cheap! Here's to you for sprucing up your home! Have fun! I'm getting ready to totally change my dining room so stay tuned for a coming video!
Yes love the black and gold
Thanks! 😊 It is such an easy look to create!
Hi I don’t know what black paint you put on it. I found the gold paint but price has gone up to $19. I really love this video and I’m following you now to get these ideas. Thank you
Love the dictionary pages we have old hymnals and scriptures down here to use.
Silk black paint
Awesome projects!!!
Thanks so much! 🥰 Sorry for my delayed reponse - we've been building a garden shed and made a video about it! Hope you can watch!
You always have such great projects and you explain things so well! I wish you would do a collaboration with a couple of other DIYers on UA-cam. I think it would help to increase your exposure and get you more viewers. Your channel is just so good!
Omgoodness, thank you Joanne! Your encouraging words mean alot to me. I wish I could grow my channel too. UA-cam can be a challenge to grow. In the meantime, we will keep on upcycling and reinventing! Have a great day🥰 Thanks for your support!
Loved gold over black paint
Me too! It's such a good look on so many pieces!
You really need a before and after of each lamp. Watching the close ups of you cleaning and working doesn't show the end result. I watched entire video but didn't see but one result at the end.
So sorry you were disappointed! I try to improve with each video and there is still room to grow!
Very impressive makeovers! I do like the gold over the black. I’ve been thinking about doing that to a black lamp of mine but wasn’t sure I would like it so thanks for demonstrating that for me. The pleated shade that you put the linen over was an interesting idea. Thanks so much for sharing. I don’t ever think about cords but I will now.☺️
Sorry and you’re welcome about the dirty cords! Some things we don’t want to think about😂 Thanks for watching and I am glad you found inspiration here🥰
The vertical braces on the lampshade are called ribs. Great job!
Thanks for the info Christine! So glad you enjoyed watching 😊
Your not weird. I clean cords to. It's one of my pet pieces. 😂😂😂
We are like minded!😂
I use liquid Barkeepers Friend on any metal and it work great. Give it a try, It can be found in grocery stores on the cleaner aisle.
Thanks for the info! :)
Thanks you give me some great ideas for lamps! They are very pretty. Terri
You are so welcome!🤗
years ago I bought two lamps at the Goodwill bins. They had four separate metal pieces that looked possibly oriental. I am an artist and dislike even numbers. Took both lamps to a man who fixes etc. lamps. Because if I had gone with three of the pieces the lamp would have been too short. So he did one with five pieces and that meant the second lamp was no longer useable. Unfortunately I had a renter in the home for several years and she took the odd ;pieces when she moved. I keep hoping to find another lamp but even looking on Ebay and other places have never seen another one. The pieces are probably brass or possibly copper. and have stamped design onto half.I love how you make new and better from old and tired.
Judy, that was a great idea to make one lamp out of two! I’m sure it was very unique. Hopefully you will make a similar one again one day! Keep looking! Thanks for the inspiration. Maybe one day I could do the same😊And I get it about odd numbers!
new subbie here! your channel is brilliant!
Omgoodness, thank you so much! I appreciate the encouragement :)
Bar keepers friend works best on brass
That stuff is great!
I'd polish all the brass if it were me. Nice rich looking brass lamp matched up with a shade, makes such a rich look...
I'm looking at that lamp as I answer comments and I think I agree with you!
You must like different lamps like me. I’m a real lamp lover. I like to find old ones. Yours were really nice looking. The big brass one turned out so nice even if you had to work on it a little bit harder. Loving the one you did black with that gilding wax. That definitely caught my attention. I’m gonna try that cuz it looked really sharp n a little old which I like. I wish you had shown more of the lamp shade you did with the paper. I would have liked to have seen it finished.
Thanks for great idea making a lamp shade with the linen material. You did a nice job on it. Gonna remember that one too. Great video Cindy. Oh, by the way I just got my Earth Brite yesterday in the mail. Now I got to get busy cleaning up my brass n copper things. Thanks for the tip. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🌟
Hi Shelly! I'm so glad you enjoyed the projects. I'm a lamp lover too so you and I are in good company🥰 And I am sorry that I didn't show more of the finished lamp shade. I meant to record more videos the next day and time got away from me. I will try to show the finished projects better next time! Thanks for the feedback. Have a great day Shelly! 😃
@@ReinventedDelaware Your so welcome ♥️😊👍
They are called ribs. I’m not really into brass items but that lamb just glowed. I love the dictionary paged idea. Now the lamb you painted black and did gold touches to, ❤, loved it. I have a lil lamp I need a shade for. I’m needing to change up my bedside lamp as it broke. 😞 sigh. Have a fabulous week. 😊❤
Thanks for the info about the lamp parts. I had no idea they were called ribs! The large brass lamp that I worked so hard on is going to my daughter's house. It's not my style but I knew she would love it. The other lamps are staying with me! Keep your eyes out for lamp shades when you are out thrifting. You can find them for only a few dollars and its such a savings compared to new shades. Have a great day and thanks for watching! 😀
My grandma had the 2nd brass lamp, it never was bright and shiny! And I’m pretty sure my aunt had the first brass lamp but bigger 💜
Thanks for you input and for watching! :)
There is a product called MAAS. Its sold at Walmart and is the best polishing cream Ive ever used. But as I watched longer,lol, your cream worked,lol
Thanks for telling me about MAAS! I will add it to my Walmart grocery list 🥰
I covered a lampshade with that “accordion” type paper shipping material; it turned out great. I wish I could buy it. (There’s an interesting UA-cam about the invention of that paper!)
That video sounds interesting. I love seeing history about products like that. I bet you lamshade looks great!😊
All my lamps are from the thrift store, and they have to be cat proof! 😼😺😸. I probably know more about lampshades than most 😂
You sound like the lampshade expert!🤣
The lamp probably had a clear finish to keep it from tarnishing and also has some color in it to fake antique it. When I had some brass drawer pulls refinished I had a clear satin put on it to keep from tarnishing. You probably wore off the finish with the steel wool and polish.
I think you are correct Catherine! Some others have said the same. I knew an elderly lady who had alot of brass lamps. She used to take them to get them redipped (her words) to bring back the shiney luster. We also polished her very old brass lamps with Brasso. It tore my hands up! Thanks for chiming in the conversation! 😊
I'm so glad you are turned off by those filthy cords as I am! I'm so weird that I sometimes put on gloves just to touch them! EEE-UUU!
I like the red shade you have in the background because I have one just like it. Mine is dirty and needs to be redone-somehow. Sure would like to know your suggestions on how to re-do it.
We need to start a 'Clean the Cords' club! haha! As for the shade, I painted mine but manybe you could just give yours a really good cleaning. Happy upcycling!.😊
So sorry you are having to go through this. No mother should have to go through this. My niece passed when her girls were 2 and 4. My sister in law came for a visit. She pulled out a picture of my precious niece, first time it hit me hard. The girls are married with babies so many years passed. Take your time I understand the pain from the aunts view. God bless you the first year is your hardest. Take a deep breath and take your time.
Hi Sheryl. You are kind to pass on such a sweet message. I think your message was meant for anther video and I thought I should let you know. You are a kind person to send them encouragment during their hard season :)
Bar keepers friend works the best. Make a paste apply let sit overnight and then get to scrubbing. Amazing the results.
That's great stuff too! Thanks for sharing!
Nice
Thanks! 😊
Magnets only stick to ferrous (iron based) metals. Just because a magnet doesn’t stick doesn’t mean brass necessarily. It could also be aluminum, zinc, copper, bronze, or other non ferrous metals. Other metals can be plated to look like brass and could be damaged by polishing.
Thanks for your information! I really appreciate it😊
AMAZING WORK. 👍😉
The filthy dust, yuck stuff, smoke. 🤔😝
I never thought of that but I bet you are right - nicotine sticks to everything! So glad you enjoyed the lamp makeovers!😊
Just subbed - glad I found you!!
Yay! Thank you for subbing 😊
That pleated shade was an original Stiffel lamp shade.
Thanks for the info! It was very brittle and in bad shape😊
Oooo, i hate dirty cords too!! You're in good company cuz I'm the same. I think they're disgusting. ☠️
They are so disgusting!! 🤣
Magnets do not stick to a lot of metals, not just brass ❤ steal and iron magnets love 😊
Thanks for the info!
The first one, I loved the red shade. Why paint it?
The lamp was headed to my daughters house and I knew she would not like the red color. I am to please :) Thanks for watching!
I don't understand how the newspaper put onto the lamp shade with modge podge came out. I am new to this and I wanted to see the final result. I'm not sure how to do it. Thank you.
Hi Judith! Sorry I didn't show that project long enough in the video. I'm trying to improve my editing skills with each video. Here is a link to the full blog post that might be helpful for you! www.reinventeddelaware.com/thrifted-lamp-makeover-ideas/
Do you need to pit a sealant over the gold gilding paint you used for the highlights?
I didn't apply a sealer. The gilding wax will harden and cure over approx 30 days!
Its called a Lamp shade Frame
Thanks so much for the info!
Very interesting projects! Are the long metal pieces in a lampshade called ribs?
That could be. I've heard several people here in the comments call them ribs. Thanks for chiming in the conversation!😊
You didn't need primer under the DB Silk- Anchor? Will it hold up over time??
Hi Donna! No primer is needed under Silk paint! This chalk mineral paint has a built in primer. You would only need an additional primer if the surface was slick. The surface on this lamp wasn’t so no primer needed! The paint is very durable😊
How did you finish the raw edge inside - of the linen scrap piece lamp shade. I couldn't find any video on that. Where is the finished dictionary mod podge lamp shade? Thanks!
Hi! I only glued the edge of the linen fabric down on the inside but hindsite, I should have added trim to make it look tidy. As for the lampshade with the mod podge book pages, I have a post with more images here: www.reinventeddelaware.com/thrifted-lamp-makeover-ideas/
@@ReinventedDelaware Thank you so much for replying, most people don't... I was thinking that maybe the finished hem edge of the linen could be used as trim on the inside, that is if it isn't too thick and bulky. Just a thought. I will look for the lampshade, such a clever idea!
That’s a great idea! Thank you😀
Nice work! I'm interested in doing some of these to sell, what would you charge at a flee market for a lamp you have redone?
Depending on the cost of the original lamp, I would charge $30- $50. It depends on your area and your particular market. Also consider if the lamp is an antique or an old piece from 20 or so years. Hope that helps!😊
would like to have seen the dictionary shade after it was finished
Sorry about not including a better image of that shade! Here is the blog post that has a great image of that lamp and shade: www.reinventeddelaware.com/thrifted-lamp-makeover-ideas/
Why is it no one burns their fingers w hot glue whats the secret I'm scared for like😢
Believe me, I burn my fingers! There are protective gloves you can use for a hot glue gun. I’m terrible at doing anything with gloves on though so I don’t use them. Here is a link if you are interested! rstyle.me/+OntlJHblojBUroq50zFuSg
Put ketchup on brass. Let it sit for a short time, depending on how tarnished the brass is, and wipe off/buff.
I'm going to give that a try!☺️
Can’t seem to find the right-look for 2 small copper lamps? Can you help?
Are you looking for ideas for the lamp itself or for the shades? If it's for the shades, you could paint the fabric in a soft linen color. That would be so pretty! For the copper - you could use the Earth Brite Cleaner to polish them. It works great on copper! Here is a blog post showing the results on copper: www.reinventeddelaware.com/clean-burnt-copper-pan/
Lemon juice and salt
Thanks for the tip!😊
How do the lamps look when they are lit?
They all look amazing. The painted shade doesn't cast the reddish color and creates a lovely soft light. The mod podge lamp casts a soft light and it shows the layers of paper. Thanks for asking! and for watching!😊
Another option is to cut off that power cord and use rechargeable electric lightbulbs. They're cheap and some of them, still cheap, have a remote-controlled dimmer you control from your phone.
That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
i did the same thing with lamps an resold them
That’s awesome! Shoppers love to buy upcycled lamps. Keep up the good work!😊
The inside of the lampshade is an armiture, usually metal
Thanks for the info!
I use ketchup to clean brass
I want to try that method! Thanks!
15:09 I’m not really that confident in using hot glue on metals, even with fabric over it. I know it sticks initially, but many times doesn’t hold up that long.
I agree with you about hot glue on metal. I've had pretty good experience if there is some fabric to glue on. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊
Don’t think it was tarnish; it was probably lacquered.
Thanks Pam! 😊
The shade is called pleated,
Thanks for the info Linda!😊
Steel wool
Thanks!
You are not weird. Cords can be nasty.
Yes they are!! Thanks for the confirmation 😀😀
Tarnish or patina? Be careful when you think about removing this. You may be destroying a valuable piece.
Thanks for your tip!😊
FYI. It’s called MOD( M O D ) PODGE
Thanks. I always get that word mixed up! One of these days I will say it correctly 😊
The brass was probably lacquered.
I think you’re right! 😊
Dirty cords--even at home with old lamps.
Yes! They are so dirty even in our own homes!😂
#replay
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Polish the whole brass lamp
I just might do that!
Noooo lamp №3 is antique brass???? Maybe ruined
Sorry to dissappoint you!
Polish
Thanks!
That video left me completely unsatisfied. Where are the after views, particularly the lampshade with the dictionary pages? I need close-ups to study your final projects.
I’m sorry you were disappointed! I will share some close ups in a community post later today! I’m trying to improve my skills with each video 😊
I think all this stuff out date no body wants brass😅
Many of us love brass! Variety is the spice of life!😀
Too much work for changes that are...fair.
The lamps were a bit of work so it’s a good thing I like to stay busy😀
Another project jumper here... In my case it's called ADHD.
Hahaha!! We are the project jumping ADHD club!!🤣🤣
Your ideas are good and your information of products was informative but your makeovers are messy and not refined.
Thanks for your input Maureen😊
OMG, u ruined that second lamp!
So sorry the project disappointed you! I hope you enjoyed the other projects :)
Just go buy a new lampshade 😢
We are all about upcycling and repurposing here so we like to make things over 😊
@@ReinventedDelaware I get that, and the lamps look great, the painted shade looks just like that.... a painted shade. To each their own.
Too much chit chat…don’t needs so much on cleaning lamps.
Haha! This brought a chuckle!
It's not brass , it's brass plated on some sort of non magnetic metal.
Thanks for the info!😊
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I tried to sell what I thought was solid brass at the metal place. He took a rotary tool and cut it to reveal it was plated.
The reason why the brass lamp didn’t polish up easily was because originally, it was lacquered after being polished. Lacquering preserves the bright look. But, the lacquer was old and the acids in your polish removed it. Lacquer is smart - will save you many hours of polishing!
Thanks for sharing the info! I knew of an elderly lady who had a lot of brass pieces in her home. She would say she had it ‘dipped’ so maybe that’s what she was referring to. She also polished it often - every couple of weeks - using Brasso. Her brass was a beautiful deep rich tone. It’s probably because of the dipping! Thanks for sharing your info😊
I use metal polish from the automotive store to clean jewelry and it is perfect for that. Maybe on lamps,too.
Love this video and the ideas. Going to try that guilding paste for the lamp I’m working on currently. Thanks for linking the products. ❤❤
Those lamps turned out beautiful so unexpected and staging them at the end really showcased the style
I'm so glad you enjoyed the lamp projects! The little washstand (you can't see the whole thing in the images) got a little makeover. I will be sharing that video this coming Saturday! Thanks for watching! 😊
Never thought about the dirty cords until you brought it to light, now i have to clean the all!!! Love the brushed gold look on the black lamp, yes! Linen lamp shade with pleats is great and they are at the frame bars so the shadow lines up perfectly!
So glad you enjoyed the lamp projects Heather! And I'm sorry, Your welcome is in order now that you know about those dirty cords!! Some things you can't unknow 🤣
Neither did I😮. And now I’m cleaning mine as soon as the video ends😂
Those frame bars in lamp shades are referred to as ribs, I believe. Appreciate your tip about using clothes pins to clamp the fabric. And I enjoy the gilding wax on the details of most darker colors, not just black. Dark wax can be used on light colors for a similar effect, in a shabby chic vein. Your inspiration for breathing new life into tired treasures is a welcome boost, and your details on how to go about the various steps involved are so helpful, especially for beginners to upcycling furniture like me.
Please, consider pronouncing MOD Podge correctly. I know lots of people get in the habit of calling it Modge Podge, but that always feels a bit dodgy to me. Just a pet peeve of mine, I guess.