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Go geo! Make a hexagonal shade
Making your own lampshades, means you can avoid the predictability of what the high street has to offer, but also bring a special soft...
Jul 10, 20193 min read
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Luxurious lampshade making – hints and tips for using luxury fabrics
If you’ve ever owned a luxurious dress, blouse or shirt made from a special or fine fabric you’ll know it needs a certain amount of TLC...
Jun 26, 20194 min read
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Children’s bespoke lampshade by Three Bear Prints
With Mother’s day around the corner, Marliese Richmond of Three Bears Prints, shares with us the process of capturing special children’s...
Mar 27, 20193 min read
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How to cut handmade lampshade panels like a pro!
We asked our Lampshade making group what they use to cut PVC lampshade panels and this is what they said… Good old-fashioned scissors and...
Jan 2, 20192 min read
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How does a shade carrier work?
If you’ve been using our Lampshade Making Kits, you’ve likely come across two different ways to attach your lampshade to a lamp base: the...
Dec 18, 20183 min read
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Lampshade making tips: How to tuck fabric around the rings on a drum lampshade
Do you get frustrated with bulky and unsightly fabric around the top and bottom rings (rolled edge) of your handmade drum or coolie...
Dec 7, 20183 min read
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Finishing touches for making the perfect handmade lampshade
You’ll wish you knew about these years ago! Luckily for you, we have access to hundreds of lampshade makers (738 and counting!) as well...
Nov 22, 20183 min read
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How to make Christmas Fairy Light Lanterns
That special time of year is fast approaching! It’s time to start thinking about what sparkly decorations you want to make to give your...
Nov 14, 20182 min read
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How to make a copper lined lampshade
This step by step guide to making a copper lined lampshade is all you need to make your own double-sided drum lampshade with a copper...
Oct 23, 20185 min read
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Make storage special with a handmade organiser
One of the perils of being a creative person is that you have so much stuff to make and create with! And, one of the challenges is...
Aug 14, 20181 min read
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Experiment with your fabric choices to make a classic shade
I’m a big, big Bitossi ceramics fan – I have a beautiful vase and a gorgeous vintage pigeon made by the Italian pottery house. So when I...
Jul 11, 20182 min read
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How to make a DIY lampshade
Last week Cornish designer, Alison Bick talked us through her process of designing and printing a drum lampshade panel, from her...
Jun 27, 20185 min read
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How to design and print a drum lampshade panel
I am Alison Bick, a designer living in Newquay, Cornwall, UK. The inspiration behind my illustrations comes from my love of nature,...
Jun 19, 20183 min read
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Give Dad a Father’s Day gift that celebrates his hobbies
Make a bespoke clock in Dad’s club colours or get a special design printed to reflect his interests. Dad’s are tricky to buy for aren’t...
Jun 12, 20182 min read
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Make a lampshade from a print design
Following the website’s instructions I supplied an image that fitted a 30cm lampshade kit and I was sent a beautiful light and flexible...
May 16, 20182 min read
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Kid’s bedroom ideas – Make a unique bedside lamp
Stuck for kid’s bedroom ideas but want to make a space that’s colourful, creative and undeniably cool? Look no further! Part 2 of our...
Mar 27, 20182 min read
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Kid’s bedroom ideas – Decoupage picture frame
Giving a nursery or kid’s bedroom a bright and colourful revamp needn’t break the bank. We have two fab, crafty ideas that will give a...
Mar 21, 20182 min read
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Mother’s Day tie-dye gift idea tutorial
Make something special for Mum with this gorgeous mother’s day tie-dye gift idea tutorial! It’s easier than you think to make this...
Feb 21, 20183 min read
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Make a hand printed lovebird lantern for Valentine’s day
Why not do something special for Valentine’s day that you can enjoy all year round and make a hand printed lovebird lantern? To WIN one a...
Feb 1, 20183 min read
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How to choose the right size lampshade
Simple guidelines to help you find the right size lampshade Choosing a lampshade is a personal decision and will include various deciding...
Dec 26, 20173 min read
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