Calling all lampshade makers! We’ve used our years of hands-on experience to create a brand-new tool designed to make seam sealing easier and more reliable: the Lampshade Seam Sealing Jig . This innovative jig helps you achieve strong, neat seams every time, no matter which sealant you prefer to use. In today’s blog post, we’ll walk you step-by-step through how the Seam Sealing Jig works and introduce some of our other professional lampshade-making tools. They’re all designe

Driven by her love of interiors, Naomi - the creative force behind Nana Robin Designs  - has grown her lampshade making and soft furnishings business from a small side hustle into a thriving creative enterprise. By steadily developing her lampshade-making skills, Naomi now creates a distinctive collection of beautifully crafted soft and hard lampshades that feel both timeless and contemporary, for her website as well as through bespoke commissions for clients’ homes. Alongsid

We’ve got a brilliant new creative book in stock for 2026 — Beginner’s Guide to Cyanotype — and we think you’re going to love it. Whether you’re completely new to cyanotype or just keen to explore it more, this book gently guides you from first experiments to confidently creating your own beautiful cyanotype projects, including our very own Needcraft Lanterns.   Today we're reviewing the techniques and projects in Beginners Guide to Cyanotype , plus we've a bonus Q&A with au

The idea for Lola’s Lampshades first came to Aoife when she struggled to find the perfect lampshade to match a vibrant pair of curtains. What began as a simple search soon sparked a creative journey she never expected. After becoming paralysed, lampshade making grew from an idea into a meaningful creative outlet - and ultimately into her thriving business. In today’s Meet the Maker , we dive into the success of Lola’s Lampshades, explore Aoife’s inspiring personal story, and

Ready to bring out your inner lampshade maker? Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced lampshade maker looking to expand your skills, The Complete Guide to Making Lampshades   by Jane Warren  is the ultimate resource for your lampshade making journey.   Today we’re celebrating the success of The Complete Guide to Making Lampshades , a new step by step lampshade technique from Jane, finding how others have learnt from this amazing book and a special lampshade making

Meet Helen Rawlinson - designer, maker, and one of Dannells’ longest-standing customers. With over 30 years of lampshade-making experience, Helen has gone from experimenting with designs for her MA show to seeing her pieces stocked in major high street shops. From her vibrant North London studio, she now produces striking screen-printed lampshades, unique homewares, and playful collage art, while also hosting workshops to share her creative skills with others. Read on to dis

In today’s bespoke interiors market, curtain and blind makers have a golden opportunity to expand their services and increase profits. One simple yet effective way to do this is by adding lampshade making to your offering. It’s a natural fit for your existing skills and materials - and with Dannells high-quality Needcraft Lampshade Kits , getting started has never been easier. The Growing Demand for Custom Home Décor Today’s homeowners are more design-conscious than ever and

There’s something special about linen. Its natural texture, gentle drape, and timeless elegance make it one of the most beautiful fabrics to work with - especially when it comes to lampshade making . We’re delighted to introduce our brand-new Pure Linen fabric collection , designed with makers, designers and lighting lovers in mind. Whether you craft statement pendants, bedside table lamps, or bespoke drum shades, this fabric will elevate your work. Read on to find out more a

Blending her background in design and interiors with a passion for sustainability, Anna Vojtisek returned to her love of traditional crafts to create her signature hand-painted and block printed lampshades. Crafted with environmentally friendly materials, Anna’s thoughtful approach to pattern and colour results in one-of-a-kind pieces that bring warmth and character to any space. We caught up with Anna to chat about what inspires her, the techniques she loves, and how each of

Are you based in the US or Canada and dreaming of creating your own handmade lampshades? You’re in the right place! We stock a wide and...

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You don’t need to spend a fortune to get the paper lampshade trend! Follow our easy tutorial to make a chic, DIY conical paper lampshade with a stylish bias binding edge.

Read advice and tips from our professional lampshade makers on how to launch a lampshade making business

Make the Fabric Lamp Base interiors trend with Dannells professional Table and Floor Lamp base kits, for a fraction of the high street price.

Find out more about our EURO to US Lampshade Reducer rings, perfect adapting for handmade lampshades in the US!

We’re excited to be stocking and reviewing Teaching Creative Workshops In Person and Online by Patricia van den Akker, a must read book, that supports makers, artists, and creatives to develop quality workshops, as part of their creative practise.

Meet the month's maker Sarah, of vintage and contemporary lampshade business, Nipper and Moo.

Start to design your own lampshade fabric with our handy guide to AI pattern generators.

This month’s meet the maker, Charlotte of Flowers For Susie, welcomes you into her print-based studio to tell her lampshade maker story.

Learn how to make space saving square and rectangle lampshades with our tutorials and supplies.

Today we’re excited to meet Amanda, of Amanda Wells Lighting , who’s ambition to make her own products brought her to lampshade making,...

Need to know terminology for making perfect handmade lampshades

Shop our specialist lampshade making fabrics in March and get 10% discount. Read about our fabrics here!

Go behind the scenes with Carolyn from Molly and Bobby Designs to find out how she became a professional lampshade maker.

Looking for a reason to visit CHSI Stitches 2025? We’ve got plenty! As the UK’s number one event for craft buyers, this year’s show at...

Are you ready to take your handmade lampshades to the next level? We're thrilled to introduce our brand-new collection of Dannells...

Go retro with vintage lampshade maker Witty Dawn, in our Meet the Maker interview.

2025 is the year of the trade show for Dannells!  We’re looking forward to exhibiting our lampshade making products and meeting new...

As another eventful year comes to a close, it’s time to celebrate a Dannells tradition — reflecting on our top blog highlights from 2024!...