How Do You Make Paper Light Shades?
Paper light shades make a perfect gift or a unique addition to your home decor. Let your imagination go wild and create a paper light shade that will add warmth and coziness to any room. Create cutouts that complement your style, add embellishments for a little pizazz, and mount your project easily using a prefabricated frame. The entire project can be completed in an afternoon. Draw a simple design on the paper for a cutout. Don’t make the cutout too large. For example, a lamp shade that’s 10 inches tall should have a cutout about 2 inches tall. Cut out the design with a craft knife. Place the sheet of rice paper from Step 2 on top of another sheet of rice paper in a complementary color. Using the top sheet as a stencil, trace around the edges of your cutout. Remove the top sheet. Cut out around the edge of your design with a craft knife, making your cuts slightly larger than the design itself. The extra space is for a thin ribbon of glue to adhere the design to the shade. Glue the de
