I picked it up at an estate sale in the 'hood a few weeks ago. It was a gilt and plaster light with thirty + years of grime.
Kinda gross, eh?
Well, look at me now:
Isn't it amazing what a coat of paint will do for you?
I took it down to the basement, took it apart, cleaned it well, rewired it and gave it a new chain. The chain that came with it was more foul than I care to remember. Sticky, dusty, and just down right grimy. Erg. But now, we're fancy, and shiny, and purty!
Problem is, I hate the light it casts! Remember those old police shows where the suspect was interrogated under a bright, harsh light and everything else was dark? Yeah, that is what it reminds me of. So, I need to figure out a way to make a diffuser that can be removed to change the bulb...any suggestions?
It turned out great! For the light that it casts I would check out the lighting dept at the local hardware or lighting store. I would suggest fabric but I hesitate to because I am not sure about heat issues. Best to check with an expert.
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