Lampshades are a beautiful way to decorate the living room. It could be that of a house or hotel, lampshades are everywhere. They not only emit light, which is their primary function but they do it in a beautifully.
The lampshades you use can create a statement in your house. For every one lamp that you have, you should have a minimum of three shades, which you can change around the year. The shade should be according to the weather and the season. If you think it is a tedious process to do so, then decorating is not your cup of tea.
On the other hand if you love to change the shades then you know you have a hobby. Now although you want to change your shades but find it too expensive to do so, then make them. It is the best way to decorate your home, the way you want it.
Making fabric lampshades is not all that difficult. Here are a few steps that will guide you on the way. Firstly purchase the fabric you think best. Mostly they are available in 48 width; in that case 3/4th yard is sufficient.
Keep the material face up on the lamp and mark the top and bottom of the lampshade surface. Do this for the entire circle. Then get it down and with a ruler connect all the lines. Keep one inch away from the line on both sides and cut the fabric with a sharp scissor along the outer line.
The outer edge is for the overlapping. Then take the glue spray or fevicol and spread it across the shade area. Carefully now stick the fabric over it. Press out all the bubbles that take place with sticking, it should flow smoothly.
Stick the excess on the inside of the lamp or you can cut it off. If there is a frill you want to attach, to give it a fancy look then attach the bottom of the frill first to the shade and then the remaining. Trim the excess from either side if it is jutting out. Follow these directions for making lampshades and you could own your own masterpiece.
Make your own lampshades by changing the fabric. Bring in the English style or the festival mood by the fabric you choose. Polka dots for the retro look or pine stripes for the modern comfort. But as you are trying out the combinations do not forget to blend it into your existing upholstery.
There are beautiful laces available in the Indian market for saris and dress materials, stir up your creative side and you could use these laces to dress your lampshade.
Only laces could be used to conjure a beautiful shade. Mix and match them and stick them in varying patters so you have motley of colours and patterns that will make your guests look in surprise at the piece of art you have created. Ofcourse as you are creating it, it will be one of a kind not seen anywhere else.
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