Handmade Lampshades

More like Frankenstein's creations!

Sometimes things just don't work out.

Tip: Buy the self adhesive PVC for lampshades my way doesn't work!

Also the wee tool that tucks the fabric into the ring.

 

I found an 8" Drum shade in the charity shop.

I stripped it down and was left with 2 separate rings.

I had 3 attempts at this using different mediums.

canvas, paper, and last was the vinyl coated cotton.

 

Vinyl Coated Cotton, easy clean lampshade

Third Attempt

 

I made this one in the coated vinyl and it was far too thick.

When I turned the lip over the ring it was so thick and wrinkly I ended up having to hand stitch around the ring.

You know what though I actually like the rustic look of this and its a keeper lol!

 

 

 

2nd Attempt

 

This was made with waterproof paper glued onto a heavy weight interface and although it wasn't to thick the glue made the pattern bleed.

It ended up really black around the top and bottom ring.

I had to hand stitch the top and bottom on this as well because I didn't have the tool to turn the paper under the ring.

 

 

The first one you don't get a picture of because that was just a complete disaster !