Brass Lamps a simple update Not so Bad, but as my decor has changed, they don't fit in. So here are the steps to painting a brass lamp: I use a painters canvas. If you don't have one, use a shower curtain from the dollar store. I have wipes on hand at all times, It comes in handy for drips, to clean things before I paint, and to wipe the paint off my hands! I taped off the bulb socket and the cord. I wrapped the cord in an elastic and put it in a baggie. I also put a baggie on the bulb…