Although the method of putting paint on light bulbs is largely the same there are variations depending on whether the bulb is burnt out or not.
Translucent paint for light bulbs.
Your needs and interests dictate which one will be helpful.
Paint a plastic soda bottle hummingbird feeder red to hang in the garden.
Translucent paint or film colorizes incandescent light bulbs.
Check to see if the bulb is 40 watts or less and is clear.
Get it as soon as fri nov 15.
Apply your first color in a light thin layer and see how it looks.
If you only do one light coat probably 90 of polishes will let at least half the light through.
You can free hand your picture or use stencils by using peel off stickers or stencils you design yourself with paper.
Get it as soon as tue sep 22.
When on the color is a little streaky but it glows a lovely diffused baby pink.
Placing paint on light bulbs is easy and inexpensive.
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Create a decorative panel to hang in a window or to stand in front of a bare light bulb with an acrylic sheet and stained glass paint.
The added color absorbs the bulb s white light.
I have never had any problems with painted bulbs.
Unlike lights that depend on the discharge of colored gases for color coated light bulbs transmit a wider variety of colors.
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Translucent glass paint will allow the light to shine through the feeder so you ll know when it needs a refill.
Michaels has a wide selection of paint for glass pieces including drinkware decor and more.
Making new colors by painting a second color over the first used to be my favorite thing to do as a preteen.
Use small brushes to apply your paint.
Although a previous contributer makes a valid point about paint acting as an insulator overheating and shattering the bulb.
Explore a variety of translucent and opaque glass paint today.
Paint a detailed picture on your light bulb cover it with stars or flowers or simply make blocks of color for a stained glass or rainbow effect.