'How To' tutorials and Tips

Jul 306 min read

Tips for Making Metallic Lampshades

Learn tips and tricks from our expert makers on how to make metallic lined lampshades

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Jul 164 min read

How to Clean your Handmade Lampshade

Explore various techniques for cleaning different types of lampshades.

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Jun 113 min read

DIY Tutorial - How to Make a Ribbon Candle Clip Lampshade

Learn how to make a ribbon wrapped candle clip lampshades, with our easy to use kit!

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Apr 235 min read

Tips for Pattern Matching Fabric on Large Lampshades

Making oversized DIY lampshades is a fantastic way of adding statement lighting to your home, or for professional lampshade makers, a way...

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Apr 184 min read

New Product – Scalloped Lampshade Ringset + Tutorial

Thinking of making an on trend DIY lampshade? Look no further than our newest addition to the DIY lampshade world: the Scalloped Ringset!...

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Mar 285 min read

New Product - How to make a Fabric Scalloped Edge Lampshade

Make stylish fabric lampshade with a bias bound scalloped edge, using our lampshade making supplies and easy DIY tutorial!

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Mar 214 min read

5 Easy Steps to Designing and Printing Lampshade Fabric

Design your own lampshade panels, for your lampshade making kit with our 5 easy steps!

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Mar 155 min read

DIY Tutorial - How to Make an Extreme Conical Lampshade

To celebrate the launch of our smallest duplex ring yet, we’ve a lampshade making treat in store for you on the blog today - a step by...

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Dec 21, 20232 min read

Looking Back at 2023: Dannell's Lampshade Making Blog

With 2023 fast drawing to a close, we’re taking a look back at another inspiration packed year on the Dannells blog! From new products...

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Dec 1, 20234 min read

Christmas Tutorial – DIY Pleated Paper Lampshade

Pleated paper lampshades are HUGE at the moment, and what better way to make your own version of this hot interior trend, than using a...

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Oct 26, 20234 min read

Bring out the Beautiful Bins - DIY Waste Bin Kit

When is a waste paper bin, not just a waste paper bin? When it’s been made using a fabric you love using a Needcraft Waste Paper Bin Kit!...

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Oct 18, 20234 min read

5 Secrets to Making DIY Lampshades with Thick Fabric

Needcraft Lampshade Making Kits work with many fabrics, but making a DIY Lampshade with thicker fabrics needs a little more consideration.

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Oct 4, 20233 min read

5 DIY Highstreet Lampshade Styles to Make on a Budget

Make your own DIY lampshades to replicate the autumn highstreet trends!

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Sep 26, 20233 min read

3 Ways To Make A DIY fabric lampshade

Learn to make DIY fabric lampshades three ways from scratch

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Sep 6, 20235 min read

DIY Tutorial – Cork Sewing Bin Kit #Hack

Our Needcraft Craft Kits already have plenty of creative potential, but we couldn’t resist this transformative Sewing Bin Kit hack,...

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Aug 15, 20233 min read

Dannells Library, Resources and Lampshade Courses

Whether you’re making your first or your fiftieth lampshade, our new Dannells Library is packed with learning resources to support your...

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Aug 10, 20235 min read

DIY Tutorial – Parchment Lampshade with Leather Thong Trim

To celebrate our the latest addition to our Lampshade Making Parchment Range - our Cumulus Laminated Parchment - we’ve brought back a...

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Jul 26, 20234 min read

3 Pleated Lampshade Styles to Make Yourself

Soft or rigid, pleated lampshades are the interior design order of the day! Rather than spending money on this must-have home accessory,...

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Jul 21, 20234 min read

Make a Block Printed Lampshade with The Indian Block Print Co + WIN a Lampshade Printing Workshop

Designing and making your own bespoke lampshade just got even more creative! Today, we're happy to be partnering with the talented team...

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Jun 14, 20235 min read

DIY Tutorial - How to Make a Bespoke Freestanding Table Lamp

Supporting you to make bespoke lampshades is our business and today we want to shout loud about an often overlooked style of DIY lighting...

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