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Jan 285 min read
New Product - Dannells Braided, Fringed and Tassel Lampshade Trims
Are you ready to take your handmade lampshades to the next level? We're thrilled to introduce our brand-new collection of Dannells...
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Dec 17, 20243 min read
Dannells' 2024 Blog Highlights
As another eventful year comes to a close, it’s time to celebrate a Dannells tradition — reflecting on our top blog highlights from 2024!...
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Aug 28, 20244 min read
Lampshade Style Guide – Tall Cone Lampshades
Want to find out more and learn to make a Tall Cone Lampshade? Our Lampshade Style Guide answers your questions!
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Jul 30, 20246 min read
Tips for Making Metallic Lampshades
Learn tips and tricks from our expert makers on how to make metallic lined lampshades
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Jan 11, 20244 min read
Lampshade Style Guide – Hand Painted Lampshades
Painted lampshades is a niche interiors trend that brings life, and distinctive design to parchment and plain fabric lampshades. Whilst...
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Dec 21, 20232 min read
Looking Back at 2023: Dannell's Lampshade Making Blog
With 2023 fast drawing to a close, we’re taking a look back at another inspiration packed year on the Dannells blog! From new products...
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Nov 10, 20232 min read
#MakeWithDannells September Winner - The Lampshade House
Bringing a welcomed tropical ambiance to the chilly British winter, September’s #makewithdannells winner is this pair of stunning...
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Oct 18, 20234 min read
5 Secrets to Making DIY Lampshades with Thick Fabric
Needcraft Lampshade Making Kits work with many fabrics, but making a DIY Lampshade with thicker fabrics needs a little more consideration.
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Sep 19, 20234 min read
#MakeWithDannells August Winner - Bridget Arnold
This month's winner, @bridget9696 has taken our #makewithdannells Instagram competition by storm, with her striking collection of...
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Aug 15, 20233 min read
Dannells Library, Resources and Lampshade Courses
Whether you’re making your first or your fiftieth lampshade, our new Dannells Library is packed with learning resources to support your...
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Aug 1, 20232 min read
#MakeWithDannells June Winner - @upstyledbygg
Hurray for June's #MakeWithDannells winner - George of @upcycledbygg, who makes lampshades to complement her furniture upcycling...
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Jul 26, 20234 min read
3 Pleated Lampshade Styles to Make Yourself
Soft or rigid, pleated lampshades are the interior design order of the day! Rather than spending money on this must-have home accessory,...
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Jul 12, 20233 min read
#MakeWithDannells May Winner - Louisa Huntbach
#MakeWithDannells Instagram Competition winner for May 2023, handrawn 20cm lampshade
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Jun 14, 20235 min read
DIY Tutorial - How to Make a Bespoke Freestanding Table Lamp
Supporting you to make bespoke lampshades is our business and today we want to shout loud about an often overlooked style of DIY lighting...
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Apr 3, 20231 min read
NEW Creative Instagram Competition - #MakeWithDannells
To celebrate talented makers everywhere, who use Dannells products and supplies to make crafty creations, we’re excited to launch...
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Mar 21, 20236 min read
Meet the Maker - Jennifer Fraser Lampshades
In this month’s Meet the Maker we chat with Jenny Fraser, an expert in making traditional hand-sewn lampshades, who now shares her skills...
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Mar 16, 20233 min read
Play with DIY Paper Lampshades
Making lampshades from paper is the equivalent of opening a Pandora’s box of creative opportunities! Paper's versatility and durability...
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Feb 21, 20235 min read
Meet the Maker - Established 25 Atelier
Established 25 Atelier, founded by Michelle Drew is a creative business firmly rooted in Newham, East London with an ethos of making...
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Feb 6, 20234 min read
NEW Product - DIY Table and Floor Lamp Bases
NEW product alert! We’re excited to announce our NEW Lamp Base Making Kits, which are as easy to tailor to your interior style, as they...
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Jan 19, 20236 min read
Meet the Maker - Harbour Lane
Talented illustrator and printmaker turned lampshade maker, Tori of Harbour Lane, has captured her customer's hearts with her beautiful...
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