A double-sided lampshade brings twice the style and creativity to your space, giving you the chance to combine not one, but two beautiful fabrics or papers in a single lampshade. Even more exciting, you can create a striking ‘silhouette’ effect - a hidden design that magically reveals itself when the lamp is switched on. In today’s blog post, we’ll guide you step by step through everything you need to know to achieve this eye-catching lampshade look, from choosing the perfect

Adding a wide, eye-catching trim to a handmade or existing lampshade can completely transform its look - and it’s an easy technique to master. Follow our simple step-by-step tutorial to achieve the perfect trimmed lampshade finish. We’ve used a fabulously bright Aztec-inspired trim from Sew Cool, but the same method works beautifully with any style of trim, including the braids, fringes, and tasselled designs available in the Dannells Trim range. What you will need: Needcraft

Add a touch of luxury to your home with a stunning gold brushed lampshade. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to create your own from scratch using Stick-It® Metallic Self-Adhesive materials. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, our Stick-It® Metallics range offers everything from high-shine mirror finishes to soft brushed and textured effects—so you can achieve the exact look you want. Read on to get started. Working with Stick-It® Metallics Unlike o

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Supporting you to make bespoke lampshades is our business and today we want to shout loud about an often overlooked style of DIY lighting - the free-standing Table Lamp! Simple and stylish, a freestanding lamp brings light to the dark corners of your home, yet if you fancy making a truly bespoke diameter and size of table lamp, look no further than our Circular Lamp Making Ringsets, which we stock in six different sizes, and feature in today’s DIY tutorial, or alternatively m