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Jan 4
4 min

5 resolutions to kickstart your lampshade making year

Happy New Year! We’re finally in 2021 and we’re hoping it’s a better and brighter year for everyone. To celebrate our craft and your pass...

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Oct 30, 2020
4 min

Lampshade Hack #5 – 4 ways to add lampshade trims

Check out our tips on four different ways to apply a professional trim to a Dannells Lampshade Making Kit!

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Oct 2, 2020
3 min

How to make a birdcage lampshade DIY tutorial

Bring colour and a sense of humour to your home, by making this DIY birdcage shade on a budget. Follow our step by step tutorial!

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May 28, 2020
5 min

'Bee happy' lampshade with a vinyl interior by Three Bears Prints

First in our series of shade collaborations with Marliese of Three bear Prints is this 'Bee Happy' shade with a vinyl interior.

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Feb 5, 2020
4 min

Valentines DIY - How to make a printed heart motif lampshade

Valentine’s day is looming and we believe that celebrating your creativity with this DIY printed lampshade will make your day!

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Sep 10, 2019
3 min

How to apply Vinyl Covering to a lampshade

If you’ve made lampshades before or even if you’re just starting out as a lampshade maker, it’s easy to see that the fabric you use is th...

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