DIY: RESTORE A RUSTY OLD LAMP BASE
A rusty old lamp base goes from shabby chic to old-world glam using an easy-to-master antiquing effect courtesy of paint-effects artist Taryn-Lee. YOU NEED Paint: Plascon Velvaglo Waterbased in Ocean Frigate (B6-E1-4) and Plascon Paint Effects in Silver (Met 2). Other: Fine-grained sandpaper, Polycell EndRust rust converter and primer, artist’s oil paint in raw umber diluted with a drop of turpentine, a 25 mm paintbrush and mutton cloth. TIME NEEDED One day. THE PREP Lightly