| Custom Monogrammed Lampshade |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-212 |
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Materials: Self-adhesive lampshade
Silk fabric (color of your choice -- purple was used for this project)
Acrylic metallic paint (gold was used for this project)
Trims
Beads - The lampshade comes with a pattern that peels off. Trace the pattern onto the fabric or paper. Tip: Cut out the fabric about an inch larger than the pattern.
- Wrap the fabric around the sticky lampshade, starting at the seam (figure A). Roll it around for a tight fit, trim and adjust if necessary.
- Select the design you wish to use and enlarge it on a copier to the appropriate size.
- Transfer the pattern to the lampshade using transfer paper (figure B). Place paper right side down and position pattern over it. Trace pattern, using a firm touch.
- Paint in the design. Newman used three different shades of metallic gold for the monogram (figure C). Paint pens could also be used.
- Add trim to the top and bottom. Newman glued braid at the top and beads at the bottom. She covered the black base of the beading with another piece of braiding.
Products: All materials can be found at craft and fabric stores.
RESOURCES :
The Beaded Lampshade Book
Interstellar Publishing Company
La Mesa, CA 91943
Phone: 619-292-8191
Fax: 619-292-0373
Email: interstlr@aol.com
The Paper Shade Book: Simple Techniques for Making Beautiful Lampshades
Model: 1564967530
Author: Maryellen Driscoll
(April, 2001)
Rockport Publishers
Designs for Lamps II: Patterns for 22 Small to Medium Shades
Model: 0919985238
Author: Charles Knapp
Wardell Publications, Inc.
December, 1998
More Lampshade Patterns II: For Medium to Large Sized Shades
Model: 091998505X
Author: Judy Wardell
(December, 1986)
Wardell Publishing
GUESTS :
Michelle Newman
Finesilver Building
816 Camaron, Suite 213
San Antonia, TX 78212
Phone: 210-886-9888
Textile Designer
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