Lampshades do more than soften or dim the bright light from the bulb. For decorators, lampshades are also a canvas for expressing one's personal style. Making lampshades is an excellent way to create a strong decorative touch in any space.
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Method 1 of 3: Drum-Shaped Lampshade
Step 1. Recycle your old light wire
You know that ugly lamp that's been standing in the corner of that room for a long time? Do not waste! Believe it or not, you can bring back that good frame and old fabric.
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Some lamps have one frame while others have two frames: generally consisting of an upper ring and a lower ring. If you're not happy with your old frame, new wire lamp frames are available at craft supply stores.
This project will construct a drum-shaped lampshade – another name for a circular shade. This type of hood is generally made of two separate rings
Step 2. Prepare the ingredients
You can make drum lampshades easily as long as you have quality and durable materials. Assemble the equipment before you start. So that you don't have to go back and forth to the store in the middle of your work.
- Cloth
- hard cloth
- Wire ring
- bulldog clip
- Fabric glue
- Bisban
- Scissors
- Paint brush
Step 3. Know the dimensions
Maybe you have all the materials, are the sizes right? Check your light ring first; because it is the most difficult to replace.
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Your fabric should be 2.5 cm wider and longer than the width and circumference of the lampshade. You can measure the circumference with a tape measure or measure 3.14 times the diameter.
For example, if the diameter of your lampshade is 35 cm, then the circumference is 3.14 x 35cm=109.9 cm. So you use material that is at least 110cm long
- You can choose how far apart your rings are to determine their width. The default is at least 31 cm.
Step 4. Cut your fabric and hard fabric to the appropriate size and shape
Once you've measured the fabric, you can cut the hard fabric to a suitable size.
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Hard fabric is 2.5 cm smaller and 1.25 cm shorter than your fabric.
Hard fabrics don't stick well to fibers – use cotton, linen or silk for your fabric
Step 5. Wrap the lamp wire with bisban
This step will adjust your lamp, hide the rusty old wire and balance the inside of the lamp with the room. Make sure you wrap the rings and bars of the lampshade.
- Bisbans are available in a variety of colors and patterns; You can also make it yourself.
- Use quick-drying cloth glue and apply it to the lampshade ring, not the adhesive. Up to the end you can cut and glue it.
Step 6. Peel off the protective layer behind the hard cloth a little at a time
Place it on the cloth and make sure it is straight and there are no bubbles.
Leave 1.25 cm more of fabric on 3 sides-both long and one short side. Make sure the fourth side is attached to the hard cloth
Step 7. Glue the two short sides
Apply glue to an open 1.25 cm wide cloth and place it over the other side. You now have a circular cloth.
Place in the center inside and leave for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, roll it out on your table to see if it stays in the shape of a tube
Step 8. Clamp with large clips
The clips are black, metallic and are usually used to clamp paper. Place the wire ring between the clip hands.
Use 4 or 5 clips on each side. Let the lampshade rest on the ring clamped below
Step 9. Apply glue to the exposed material
Starting at the top, use a brush to apply a thin layer of glue to the 1 inch (2.5 cm) of exposed fabric. Open the clip as you apply the glue and cover with the glued area.
Step 10. Fold the fabric around the wire ring
First fold all around and it doesn't have to be perfect. Just loosen it at the beginning, then circle again to make the crease smooth.
Repeat the last two steps for both sides. Take 15 minutes between the top and bottom to wait for the glue to dry
Method 2 of 3: Panel Lampshade
Step 1. Prepare the equipment
The next hour your work will be easier when all the equipment is laid out in front of you. Clean the area and arrange all your equipment. If you have a sewing machine, you can sit near it.
- Wire frame
- Cloth
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
- Adhesive tape
- Glue
- Cheesecloth
- Furing (optional)
- List (optional)
Step 2. Remove the old fabric from your frame
You'll be surprised how easy it is to do this. If your frame bends when you open the fabric, bend it back to its original shape, no problem.
The entire lampshade panel uses a frame frame, not a ring. A panel can be triangular, quadrangular, square, hexagonal, or bell-shaped. This tutorial can be used for those shapes
Step 3. Wrap the wire with adhesive tape
The wire in question is the vertical wire that makes the shape of the panel. If you want something nicer, you can wrap the outside of the frame as well.
Use a glue gun/glue gun to place a drop of glue at the base of the adhesive tape and at the end to glue. Repeat this process for each wire
Step 4. Hang cheesecloth over each panel to create the pattern
Leave 1 cm more for sewing. This is important: If your frame is similar in circumference, one panel pattern will suffice. But if your lampshade, for example, is rectangular, make a pattern for each panel size.
Use chalk or a marker to trace the wire that makes up the panels on the thin cotton. Measure it properly so that the lampshade fits tight enough
Step 5. Cut the fabric for each panel
You will have as much fabric as the sides of your frame. Again, if the panels are of different sizes, make sure the fabric is cut to the size of each panel and remember to add 1cm more for the seam!
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If you are also using upholstery, cut them to the same shape and size.
If your material is heavy enough, you should not use upholstery again
Step 6. Sew the vertical sides together
With opposite sides, sew the panels together on excess fabric that is 1 cm wide. If you have panels of different sizes, make sure they are sewn in the correct order.
Sew the upholstery too if you use it
Step 7. Align the seams with the wire
Turn the fabric inside out and stretch it over the frame. Adjust the position and sew the fabric over the seams on the bars of the lampshade wrapped in adhesive tape with a needle and thread.
Step 8. Glue the top and bottom
Pull stretch your fabric and, using a few drops of hot glue, glue it to the frame. Trim excess fabric as needed.
Step 9. Insert the lining cloth (optional
) Placement of the upholstery inside the hood on the back side of the fabric. Align the seams on the wire as you would the fabric, and sew the upholstery to the inside. Hand sewing with stitches that are not visible from the outside.
If you're not sure whether to use upholstery, point your fabric at the light. If enough light passes through the fabric, do not use upholstery
Step 10. Add trim (optional)
Sold at craft supply stores, decorative trim (beads, tassels, you name it) can add the finishing touch to your lampshade.
Installing it in just a moment using hot glue, so, why not?
Method 3 of 3: Patchwork Lampshade
Step 1. Measure the frame
What is the distance between the top ring and bottom ring? How long is the circumference? If you are making a panel hood, measure each panel; if you are making a circular hood, measure the circumference (3.14 x diameter).
Size is needed to determine the length and width of the fabric to cover the lampshade
Step 2. Cut a long thin cloth like a ribbon
This is when the lampshade really becomes "yours". Use one type of fabric to create a ragged style, or use all types of fabric to arrange colors and motifs. Make sure it's long enough!
- Add an excess of 2.5 cm for the seam. This is needed to wrap the wire frame.
- If the circumference of your lamp is 51 cm. Make sure you have fabric that is at least 56 cm wide. You need excess to close the wireframe. Of course, more fabric residue will be safer. If each piece of cloth is 5 cm wide, then prepare 11 pieces of cloth.
Step 3. Hem, trim or sew the fabric with tape
This will ensure that the fabric stays neat, wrinkle-free, and looks professional.
The fringes can only be seen from inside your lamp. If you have limited time or don't have a problem with fringe, a simple trim will suffice
Step 4. Glue the strips of fabric to the top and bottom of the lampshade
Using an excess of 1.25 cm (1.25 cm) of fabric on each side, secure it inward with staples, hot glue or glue and thread. Repeat the same steps below.
- If you use a hot glue gun, glue the fabric to the wire, you won't be able to hold the fabric together when you're done.
- If using stapler, you can add decorative trim on the top and bottom to cover the stapler.
Step 5. Adjust the fabric pieces and add trim (optional)
You can tie the fabric together if you use a stapler or a needle and thread. Adjust the fabric until it looks the way you want.
Beads, tassels or ribbons can be added above and below the lampshade to hide untidy areas or simply to add a decorative touch
Tips
- When choosing a fabric for the hood, always look up at the window to see how light shines through the material. Thicker material can block the light from coming out, the appearance will not be attractive when the lights are on.
- In addition to trimming the fabric, you can try velvet trim or ribbon for a simple alternative. Just glue the velvet trim or tape to the outer edges on the top and bottom of the hood.
- Have a wet towel ready to wash off the glue on your hands as you work.
