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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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Sep 10, 20244 min read
Meet the Maker - Koko Designs
Meet the maker, Karen of Koko Designs whose stunning silk painted lampshades reflect the flora and fauna on her doorstep!
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Aug 13, 20246 min read
Meet the Maker - Gilhoolie Bespoke Lampshades
In this months Meet the Maker Julie Gardner of Gilhoolie, shares her the story behind her gorgeous free machine embroidered lampshades.
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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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Jul 2, 20247 min read
Meet the Maker - Lily Greenwood
Meet maker Lilly Greenwood and find out about her exquisite artworks and how these translate to beautiful handmade lampshades.
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Jun 3, 20247 min read
Meet the Maker - Lamps Studio Design
Following her desire to bring warmth to her customers’ homes, Deisy Sosa of Lamps Design Studio creates bold colour combinations and...
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May 2, 20244 min read
Meet The Maker - Mountain and Molehill
Taking the simplicity and beauty of old illustrations and etchings and bringing them to life with her eye for detail and carefully...
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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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Oct 11, 20235 min read
Meet the Maker - Foresters Lampshades
Collector of vintage and antique finds, Louise of Foresters Lampshades turned her hand to making hard lampshades to compliment the...
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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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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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Jun 21, 20235 min read
Meet the Maker - Jericho Design House
After starting her career in the fashion industry, Anna Proctor of Jericho Design House, turned her talent for print design to interiors,...
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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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May 10, 20235 min read
Meet the Maker - The Creative Recycler
Making lampshades that are stunning to look at and completely unique is no mean feat, but Claire Frame of The Creative Recycler has...
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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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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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Jan 10, 20234 min read
How to Choose the Perfect Sized Lampshade
If you’ve discovered our Lampshade Making Kits but are struggling to work out what size of lampshade you need, this post has ALL the...
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