To complete this project you only need four supplies.
Build a lampshade.
Take an old drum lampshade a large roll of twine and tie one end of the twine to the metal frame inside the drum.
Untwist and straighten the wire coat hangers to make the lampshade frame.
Go slow and keep the columns neat.
To create it simply tape floral specimens lisianthus was used here inside a paper lampshade.
The next hour or so of your life will be much easier if.
You know that ugly old lamp you have sitting on.
Iron ironing surface scissors small paintbrush or other glue spreading utensil ruler or measuring tape pen pencil or fabric marker.
Use an old lampshade as a guide or draw circles of varying diameters on a piece of.
Turn on the light and trace the shadow on the outside of the shade using a colored pencil opposite.
How to make a lampshade from scratch.
The thing about this diy lampshade is that no two lampshades are going to come out alike which is part of the beauty of dip dyed home decor.
Determine the diameter of the bottom of the lampshade.
Work in one or more colors leaving the images as outlines for a more delicate look or filling them in for a stronger presence.
Recycle your old lamp wire rings.
From there begin wrapping the twine vertically around the drum.
If necessary dab touches of hot glue as you go to ensure the twine remains in place.