Safe Paint for Artsy Light Bulbs?
February 7, 2006 6:32 PM Subscribe
What would be a safe paint to use on a (regular old general use incandescent) light bulb that will actually be used in a lamp?
Six years ago, I bought a light bulb from a street vendor in London. It was clear glass rather than white, and painted with a translucent paint of some. (The artwork was a complete ripoff of Keith Haring but I couldn't pass it up.) When used, the artwork was projected - in a very cool distorted way - onto my walls. The glow was colorful and peaceful and very relaxing.
Unfortunately, the bulb just burned out, as they do.
I'd like to replicate the idea, not just for myself but for friends who saw the light, so to speak, and liked it. But I don't know what kind of paint I can use -- it would be both translucent on clear glass and safe when heated to the kinds of temperatures a light bulb will reach when used.
I'd gladly send a painted bulb to anyone who can recommend something that they have good evidence will work and be safe, rather than "might" work.
Six years ago, I bought a light bulb from a street vendor in London. It was clear glass rather than white, and painted with a translucent paint of some. (The artwork was a complete ripoff of Keith Haring but I couldn't pass it up.) When used, the artwork was projected - in a very cool distorted way - onto my walls. The glow was colorful and peaceful and very relaxing.
Unfortunately, the bulb just burned out, as they do.
I'd like to replicate the idea, not just for myself but for friends who saw the light, so to speak, and liked it. But I don't know what kind of paint I can use -- it would be both translucent on clear glass and safe when heated to the kinds of temperatures a light bulb will reach when used.
I'd gladly send a painted bulb to anyone who can recommend something that they have good evidence will work and be safe, rather than "might" work.
Hmm, that was the first result for a google search for "lightbulb paint". You could also try "light bulb paint" for more suggestions.
posted by delmoi at 7:09 PM on February 7, 2006
posted by delmoi at 7:09 PM on February 7, 2006
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posted by IshmaelGraves at 6:37 PM on February 7, 2006