This is a presentation that will introduce you to the shabby chic style and explain you how you can transform a lamp into a piece of art. You can later use the same technique for others pieces of furniture, for the ultimate makeover of your room or even house. Full article on http://www.shabbychicdecors.com

1. How to create your own Shabby
Chic lamp
http://www.shabbychicdecors.com
2014

2. Introduction to shabby chic
• Created by Rachel Ashwell in the late ‘80s
• It’s a combination between the French and
English styles
• This interior design style represents the love
for vintage or old things
• Two options: buy old furniture or artificially
age “new” furniture

3. Today’s project
• Instructional presentation on how you can
make your own lamp
• Step by step process
• You will need to apply decoupage
• Transform your old lamp

4. Necessary tools
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Napkins (with some flowers on them)
Glue
Scissors
Thread
Laces
Dark paint
White paint
Sandpaper
Candle wax
Acrylic Primer

5. The process
• Step 1
– Polish the base of the lamp using sandpaper
– Degrease the old paint, varnish and rust
• Step 2
– Prime the base of the lamp
• Step 3
– Cover the lamp edges with candle wax
• Step 4
– Paint using white paint the base of the lamp
• Step 5
– Take the napkins and cut out the floral pattern
• Step 6
– Plan how you will glue the flowers on the lamp
• Step 7
– Remove the top layer of the napkins (usually they consist of three ones)

6. The process
• Step 8
– Glue the flowers on the lampshades
• Step 9
– Let the lampshade dry out
• Step 10
– Cover the lamp base with the acrylic varnish
• Step 11
– Using sandpaper, polish the edges of the lamp creating the shabbiness effect
• Step 12
– Stick the lace to the lampshade
• Step 13
– Decorate the base with a bow tie ribbon
• Step 14
– Decorate the lamp with the beads

7. Thank you for visiting us
Now your lamp is ready!!
If you have additional questions or want to see
the pictures read the full article at
http://www.shabbychicdecors.com/how-tocreate-your-own-shabby-chic-lamp/