We hacked the IKEA Owl in order to turn the ordinary SOLBO lamp into something special. It looks awesome as a gift or a home decor piece. Now when we turn the lamps on, they look beautiful with a unique translucent stone texture. IKEA items used: SOLBO table lamp Other materials and tools: Masking tape Box cutter Paint brush Electric spray gun (Diameter of nozzle: 2.5 mm) Sandpaper (No.320) Primer Color (Addstone Brand) Addstone color AN615 Addstone White China Big Spot Granite Stone How to turn the IKEA Owl Lamp into stone: 1 . As the surface of the lamp is glossy, the surface must first be sanded with sandpaper (grit 320) for the paint to adhere. (But don’t sand too hard.) 2. Stick masking tape on to the areas that will not be sprayed. This is to clearly show the owl’s beak and eyes. 3. Use a cutter to gently cut along the contour of the face. 4. Use a brush to paint the primer around the owl’s body. Once done, let it dry for about 1-2 hours...