It’s time to go green with your lampshade making. We’re excited to welcome a brand-new range into our fabric fold – the Apollo Collection, made from 100% recycled fibres. Woven in beautiful, muted tones inspired by the natural world, this superb fabric collection doesn’t just look good – it does good too. Each fabric is crafted from a blend of recycled cotton and polyester, giving new life to existing materials while maintaining exceptional quality. Read on to discover more a

Speed up your lampshade production with NEW Stick-It® Self-Adhesive Lampshade Material Pre-Slit Strips from Dannells.   Ideal for professional makers, these precision-cut 25 metre strips remove the need to measure and cut panels by hand, helping you achieve faster, more consistent results. Better still they’re available in a range of widths for repeat batches of handmade lampshades.   Read on to find out more about the full specification and a bonus kisscut strip tutorial. S

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

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

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...

When it comes to lampshade holders, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. With varying fitting standards across the UK, Europe, and the...

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.

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

NEW fabric alert! Shop our Boucle Cotton Slub fabric, the ideal fabric for modern textured lampshades, in natural and white.

Meet our NEW 19 colours of sustainable hessian fabrics perfect for lampshade making!

Introducing our new Creative Cables products so you can create your own light fittings,

Back in stock, our stunning mango wood Table and Floor Lamp Bases, for painting or staining.

Welcome to a world of lampshade making, where the Duplex Ring takes centre stage! Commonly found in classic lampshade designs, such as...

Meet Author Jane Warren who talks about her new book, The Complete Guide to Lampshade Making.

Thinking of making an on trend DIY lampshade? Look no further than our newest addition to the DIY lampshade world: the Scalloped Ringset!...

Make your own paper scalloped lampshade, with our lampshade products and easy DIY tutorial.

Make stylish fabric lampshade with a bias bound scalloped edge, using our lampshade making supplies and easy DIY tutorial!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our newest DIY lampshade making products, the 25cm and 50cm Conical Lampshade Making Kits,...

Take note! Dannells NEW and EXCLUSIVE Black and Gold Drum Lampshade Ringsets have just landed! Specifically designed to elevate your...