exciting custom makes on the bench this week – a tall custom-sized floor lamp and a custom size ceiling light along with my other textile gifts gives me a wider product range and something for those who love an LED

I work with a light box under the paper, checking how the pattern will look when it’s made into a shade Not only does the lampshade have to look good when the light is off, but also it must work when it’s It’s practically popular as little wall lights.   You also offer a ‘Made to order’ Lampshades. samples can be seen within the space the lampshade is intended to go and how the colours work in the light The light is better for printing, painting and making up the shades.

Some weeks, it could be a 7 day working week, but it may only be a couple of hours one day and eight In the winter months, I like being in my studio before it’s fully light and listening to the animals I am so happy and proud where I am right now.

May has brought a month of much needed sunshine, but that's not the only light that's been shining! I started my little business by combining my love of drawing, process led design and interiors in order

which will softly, diffuse the glow from your DIY freestanding table lamp, creating the perfect ambient lighting And with easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be lighting up your space with a lamp that’s totally your A diffuser is a lightweight disk, that usually sits in the bottom of a pendant lampshade, i.e., those ceiling, which serves two purposes: to prevent glare from the bulb, creating a softer and more widespread light We love using Ronseal Chalky Furniture Paint , available in a gorgeous range of eight soft pastel and

If you need your drum or empire lampshade to work as both a pendant light (from the ceiling) or on a You’ll need a spider fitting to work as the pendant light. that are used with shade carriers  (for use on lamp stands) or spider fittings  (for use on a pendant light We sell a wide range of sizes so you really can create bespoke lighting to suit you and your clients.

My inspiration seems to mostly come from what is right on the doorstep. I’ve realised so much of my subject matter is right here with me. Ultimately, I’m trying to create something beautiful, and when I’m on the right track, something goes were a few reasons – the first being that I was intrigued to see how some of my artworks looked with light I’m only in the very early stages, and excited to see where it might lead.

it’s new growth after months of cold, grey skies, and in autumn I love the rich colours and changing light Procrastination might be another word for it!  It’s how I’ve always worked, right back to when I first freelanced for textile design agencies after The parchment I use has a lovely translucency that changes with the light.

, Clear Stick It allows the light through the shade directly, making any colours or pattern on the outside The more common standard (white) Stick It PVC also allows the light through, but with a more subtle glow The light behind the PVC can reflect the light through leaving the outer fabric slightly distorted, as When the light is switched off the lampshade looks plain, but when switched on the pattern shines through It is perfect if using either natural jute or raffia as the light emitting through the PVC emphasises

creative minds work towards a successful business and has helped thousands of businesses get on the right Dream big as who know where your business might go! Light Fandango Specialising in retro fabric shades Light Fandango is evocative of vintage fun! Lume Short, clean and contemporary, the name and logo immediately suggests design led stylish shades.

Set the scene with our Lantern Making Kits, which come either with or without tea lights, are perfect getting ready to clear the clutter and freshen up your spaces over Easter, our Sewing Bin Making Kit might metres of flexible cable and is switched on an off with a push bar switch, situated just below the light plus around an hour for making up the Lampshade Making Kit Bespoke Bases Freshen up and reimagine your lighting

stunning hand-turned wooden lamp bases, she brought her eye-catching lampshades to life offering unique lighting are usually for retro or mid century lamps that customers have bought and are struggling to find the right I sell a lot of vintage lighting (all with new shades) and also get a lot of commissions from people