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...

Another year of fabulously creative lampshade making is nearly over and it’s time to look back on how the Dannells Lampshade Making blog...

Reels, Stories and Live streaming videos have increased in importance in the last 5 years, engaging and capturing customers’ imaginations...

In today’s digital world, using social media for your business cannot be ignored. A crucial free marketing tool to get your lampshades...

Considered an essential part of digital marketing, understanding the basics of SEO keywords can really benefit your lampshade making...

Have you ever wanted to create your own online shop? Whether you're new to selling lampshades or are already selling via other online...

Although we imagine your lampshades are amazing, there may be some circumstances when a customer wants to return their shade. Dealing...

Packaging your skills in a way that gives the customer choice, can be a valuable way of increasing profit margins and effectively using...

Loving lampshade making shade is one thing, but making enough money to run a sustainable business is quite another. In this BEAM blog...

Amazon might not seem the most obvious choice for selling your lampshades, but since the online shopping giant created Amazon Handmade, a...

Discovering a niche gap in the interiors market, that happily coincided with his passion for creativity, Rab Moghal of Light Owl made it...

Happy 2022! With a new year ahead and after a couple of weeks of essential rest and relaxation, now is a great time to reassess where...

It’s been a busy year on the Dannells blog and with many people trying their hand at lampshade making in the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021,...

Making stunning lampshades that are carefully crafted is only one part of being a lampshade maker and retailer and packaging your...

Hurrah! Selling in real life at Christmas Craft Fairs and Markets is possible again this year! Not only are fair and markets a fantastic...

Making and selling lampshades may be your dream job, but have your thought about the more regulatory and safety considerations of...

The selling platform giant eBay might not sing 'handmade' or be your first choice for selling your lampshades, but as we take a closer...

We've loved helping you explore the many ways of expanding your business with our more practical Business Expertise and Advice for Makers...

Sharing tools, knowledge and support that help your lampshade making business grow is a key part of the Dannells company ethos and the...