How Do You Make Lampshades From Paper?
There are many gorgeous handmade and designer papers around which are just begging to be used in a room scheme and one of the ways you can incorporate them in your decor is by using them for lamp shades. If you have some paper which you would like to use as a lamp shade design then there are a couple of ways you can do that. 1. Use a Frame If your paper is sturdy enough you can wrap it around a lamp shade frame and glue it carefully into place. These frames are obtainable from craft shops. For this method you need to make sure that you are careful enough and the paper is sturdy enough to avoid it being torn by the metal frame. It would be a shame to see the frame poking out through your beautiful paper. 2. Use an Existing Shade The method I prefer for paper shades is to cover an existing simple lamp shade. The existing shade will protect the paper against tearing and gives you a better base on which to glue the paper. (I tend to use the first method only if the paper is translucent and
