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Heat Resistant Glass Paint
I want to paint some light bulbs I have in my lamps. One is a halogen
bulb so gets pretty hot. Are there any heat resistant glass paints on the market. Any help, or alternative suggestions apreciated. Regards Justin |
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Heat Resistant Glass Paint
Ah, he seeketh the Holy Grail. And why not? So far nothing I've found works
very well, but I'm a perfectionist (recovering). Recently, I used some Krylon "Stained Glass" glass paint on a 150 watt halo flood and it lasted for a few days before it began to fade from cherry red to a nice burnt orange hue....very pleasant, if that's the color you wanted. Probably still removable, if i cared. Probably end up a nice amber color if I keep using it. They indicate candle lanterns OK, but do not mention light bulbs on the package (hint). Conclusion: If you want permanent colored bulbs you must buy them in the color you want. If temporary duty will suffice, spray away....... Anyway ... this has been my experience with painting light bulbs at various times in my life...good luck. Or maybe, someone has a new solution.... I'm eager to hear it if there is one. ( I admit I've never tried firing vitreous enamels onto a light bulb ...... yet) cheers, Jacques Bordeleau ================================================== =========== wrote in message oups.com... I want to paint some light bulbs I have in my lamps. One is a halogen bulb so gets pretty hot. Are there any heat resistant glass paints on the market. Any help, or alternative suggestions apreciated. Regards Justin |
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Heat Resistant Glass Paint
On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 15:34:49 GMT, "Sundog" wrote:
Anyway ... this has been my experience with painting light bulbs at various times in my life...good luck. Or maybe, someone has a new solution.... I'm eager to hear it if there is one. ( I admit I've never tried firing vitreous enamels onto a light bulb ...... yet) There could be a problem with the low-melting point black glass, used to seal the cap onto the bulb itself. Best done before the lamp bulb is turned into a lamp, I fancy. -- Terry Harper URL: http://www.btinternet.com/~terry.harper/ |
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Heat Resistant Glass Paint
Do you want even overall color or a design?
Do you want opaque color or transparent? (If you don't know the difference, go to a store that sells them - opaque is used when the shape of the bulb is the decoration, think of a pingpong ball, while transparent is used when you want the colored light so when you look at the bulb you see the filament, think of stained glass. Vitrified enamel requires too high a heat for the assembled bulb as mentioned, but there are some paints sold that are "fired" in a kitchen oven. I have not used them and they are more likely opaque than transparent, but the bulbs could be baked in an oven or more likely baked by their own heat. -- Mike Firth No more levees Bury old Orleans Raise New Orleans up if it is worth saving -- wrote in message oups.com... I want to paint some light bulbs I have in my lamps. One is a halogen bulb so gets pretty hot. Are there any heat resistant glass paints on the market. Any help, or alternative suggestions apreciated. Regards Justin |
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Heat Resistant Glass Paint
The best paint for bulbs that reach a high temp can be found in the
automotive department - ask for engine block paint or any of their "high heat" paints - some automotive places have a wide assortment of colors - especially if they specialize in custom designs for cars. Hope this helps Denise R Glitzy Glass Studio www.glassbeadz.com |
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Heat Resistant Glass Paint
Yes, but most of these will be very opaque - I have black and white here and
they cover in one coat. I would expect almost no light to come through. -- Mike Firth No more levees Bury old Orleans Raise New Orleans up if it is worth saving -- wrote in message oups.com... The best paint for bulbs that reach a high temp can be found in the automotive department - ask for engine block paint or any of their "high heat" paints - some automotive places have a wide assortment of colors - especially if they specialize in custom designs for cars. Hope this helps Denise R Glitzy Glass Studio www.glassbeadz.com |
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