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DIY Tutorial - Make a Paper Conical Lampshade with Bias Binding Edge
You don’t need to spend a fortune to get the paper lampshade trend! Follow our easy tutorial to make a chic, DIY conical paper lampshade with a stylish bias binding edge.
Jul 225 min read


Transform Your Lampshades: The Ultimate Guide to Lampshade Diffusers and DIY Diffuser Hacks
Lampshade diffusers are perfect for softening and evenly spreading light from pendant fixtures, creating a warm and inviting ambiance....
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Lampshade Kit Hack #11 - Multi Textured Lampshade
Follow this step by step Dannells Lampshade Making Kit #Hack to achieve a modern two tone textured lampshade!
Sep 24, 20245 min read


DIY Tutorial - How to Make a Ribbon Candle Clip Lampshade
Learn how to make a ribbon wrapped candle clip lampshades, with our easy to use kit!
Jun 11, 20243 min read


Product Focus - Needcraft Bottle Lamp Adaptor Conversion Kit
Making an upcycled lamps base might sound tricky, but it really couldn’t be easier with our Needcraft Bottle Lamp Adaptor Conversion Kit...
Feb 20, 20242 min read


3 Ways To Make A DIY fabric lampshade
Learn to make DIY fabric lampshades three ways from scratch
Sep 26, 20233 min read


15 Dannells Customer Reviews that will get you Lampshade Making!
We never tire of letting you know what we think of our lampshade making products, but who better to ask for a second opinion? Our...
Aug 30, 20234 min read


DIY Tutorial – Parchment Lampshade with Leather Thong Trim
To celebrate our the latest addition to our Lampshade Making Parchment Range - our Cumulus Laminated Parchment - we’ve brought back a...
Aug 10, 20235 min read


Lampshade Inspiration - Going Large with Lampshades
The upshot of making a super-sized lampshade is not only the wow factor but the huge surface area that you need to cover to make up the...
Apr 19, 20225 min read


BEAM - Making lampshades to expand your soft furnishings services
The skill of making bespoke curtains and blinds is not to be underestimated, as many curtain and blind makers will know. From initial...
Sep 7, 20214 min read


Introducing lampshade diffusers + DIY bespoke fabric diffuser tutorial
'Diffuser' might be a new word for your lampshade lexicon, but they’re a handy addition to your lampshade making materials, enabling you...
Sep 2, 20214 min read


Introducing Self-Adhesive Textile tape and how to use it
As a follow up to our recent post on our fabulous and creative laminated parchment papers , we’d like to introduce you to their perfect...
Aug 27, 20213 min read


DIY tutorial – Bottle Lamp Adaptor + Lamp Base Upcycle
Our bottle lamp adaptors are a great way of enjoying your favourite spirit and making a table lamp, surely a winning combination? For...
Aug 18, 20212 min read


Lampshade Inspiration - How to use laminated parchments
Parchment lampshades are back! Offering a delicate, soft glow and holding plenty of possibilities for creativity, their natural feel fits...
Aug 11, 20214 min read


DIY Tutorial - Make and Paint Kit Scribble Sharpie shade
Our Make and Paint Lampshade Making Kits are for exactly what it says on the box, making and painting, but in our quest to try new,...
Jul 6, 20212 min read


Shade Carrier Systems explained
If you’ve been making lampshades, using our Lampshade Making Kits, you’ll be aware that there are two different methods to attach your...
Mar 16, 20213 min read


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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