Diy Painted Lamps . If you’re like me and have to google the parts of a lamp, the harp is the thing that pokes up into the sky and holds up your lamp shade. Jami also shows you how to use white wax on your pr. DIY Colorful Painted Lamp Shade from www.delineateyourdwelling.com It also holds the bulb holder over. Prep the glass by lightly cleaning with soap and water and then air dry and clean with isopropyl alcohol. I’ve seen quite a few diy versions of this look as well, including making over dollar store vases by rubbing some dirt on them and painting them.