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Make the Lighting Trend: DIY Fabric Lamp Bases
Make the Fabric Lamp Base interiors trend with Dannells professional Table and Floor Lamp base kits, for a fraction of the high street price.
Jun 243 min read


Meet the Maker - Nipper and Moo
Meet the month's maker Sarah, of vintage and contemporary lampshade business, Nipper and Moo.
May 135 min read


FREE AI Pattern Generators for Designing Lampshade Fabric
Start to design your own lampshade fabric with our handy guide to AI pattern generators.
Apr 225 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...
Jan 285 min read


Visit Dannells at the British Blinds and Shutter Show
The BBSA Show is back, and this year it's better than ever! From October 27th to 29th, the Coventry Building Society Arena will host...
Oct 8, 20242 min read


New Product - Bouclé Cotton Slub Fabrics
NEW fabric alert! Shop our Boucle Cotton Slub fabric, the ideal fabric for modern textured lampshades, in natural and white.
Oct 1, 20242 min read


5 Must-Read Books for Improving Your Lampshade Making Skills
Read our top 5 must-read lampshade making books, packed with techniques, tips, and creative inspiration to help you improve your skills!
Sep 17, 20244 min read


NEW Coloured Hessian Fabrics for Lampshade Making
Meet our NEW 19 colours of sustainable hessian fabrics perfect for lampshade making!
Aug 6, 20245 min read


Mango Wood Table and Floor Lamps Back In Stock!
Back in stock, our stunning mango wood Table and Floor Lamp Bases, for painting or staining.
Jul 9, 20243 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


BEAM – How to Boost Your Sales with our Latest Lampshade Making Products
Since the start of 2024 we’ve launched Scalloped Ringsets, Scalloped Edge Panels and new sizes of Conical Lampshade Making Kits, which...
May 7, 20244 min read


Tips for Pattern Matching Fabric on Large Lampshades
Making oversized DIY lampshades is a fantastic way of adding statement lighting to your home, or for professional lampshade makers, a way...
Apr 23, 20245 min read


New Product – Scalloped Lampshade Ringset + Tutorial
Thinking of making an on trend DIY lampshade? Look no further than our newest addition to the DIY lampshade world: the Scalloped Ringset!...
Apr 18, 20244 min read


5 Easy Steps to Designing and Printing Lampshade Fabric
Design your own lampshade panels, for your lampshade making kit with our 5 easy steps!
Mar 21, 20244 min read


NEW Product - 25cm & 50cm Conical Lampshade Making Kits
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our newest DIY lampshade making products, the 25cm and 50cm Conical Lampshade Making Kits,...
Feb 6, 20243 min read


Say Hello to Dannells at our European and UK January 2024 Shows
It’s SHOWTIME! 2024 is an exciting year of meeting new and existing lampshade makers and we’re kicking off our trade show tour, with two...
Jan 4, 20242 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.
Oct 18, 20234 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...
Aug 15, 20233 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


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,...
Jul 26, 20234 min read
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