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The Ultimate Lampshade Maker's Glossary
Need to know terminology for making perfect handmade lampshades
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Sep 10, 20244 min read
Meet the Maker - Koko Designs
Meet the maker, Karen of Koko Designs whose stunning silk painted lampshades reflect the flora and fauna on her doorstep!
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Aug 13, 20246 min read
Meet the Maker - Gilhoolie Bespoke Lampshades
In this months Meet the Maker Julie Gardner of Gilhoolie, shares her the story behind her gorgeous free machine embroidered lampshades.
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Jul 9, 20243 min read
Mango Wood Table and Floor Lamps Back In Stock!
Back in stock, our stunning mango wood Table and Floor Lamp Bases, for painting or staining.
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Jul 2, 20247 min read
Meet the Maker - Lily Greenwood
Meet maker Lilly Greenwood and find out about her exquisite artworks and how these translate to beautiful handmade lampshades.
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Jun 25, 20243 min read
3 Inspirational Lampshade Tutorials using Duplex Rings
Welcome to a world of lampshade making, where the Duplex Ring takes centre stage! Commonly found in classic lampshade designs, such as...
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Jun 3, 20247 min read
Meet the Maker - Lamps Studio Design
Following her desire to bring warmth to her customers’ homes, Deisy Sosa of Lamps Design Studio creates bold colour combinations and...
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May 2, 20244 min read
Meet The Maker - Mountain and Molehill
Taking the simplicity and beauty of old illustrations and etchings and bringing them to life with her eye for detail and carefully...
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Apr 1, 20242 min read
Celebrating 5,000 members on our Facebook Lampshade Makers Group
Giveaway of 5 lampshade making books to celebrate our 5,000 Facebook Group members!
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Feb 20, 20242 min read
Product Focus - Needcraft Bottle Lamp Adaptor Conversion Kit
Making an upcycled lamps base might sound tricky, but it really couldn’t be easier with our Needcraft Bottle Lamp Adaptor Conversion Kit...
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Nov 10, 20232 min read
#MakeWithDannells September Winner - The Lampshade House
Bringing a welcomed tropical ambiance to the chilly British winter, September’s #makewithdannells winner is this pair of stunning...
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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 11, 20235 min read
Meet the Maker - Foresters Lampshades
Collector of vintage and antique finds, Louise of Foresters Lampshades turned her hand to making hard lampshades to compliment the...
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Sep 19, 20234 min read
#MakeWithDannells August Winner - Bridget Arnold
This month's winner, @bridget9696 has taken our #makewithdannells Instagram competition by storm, with her striking collection of...
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Aug 1, 20232 min read
#MakeWithDannells June Winner - @upstyledbygg
Hurray for June's #MakeWithDannells winner - George of @upcycledbygg, who makes lampshades to complement her furniture upcycling...
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Jul 12, 20233 min read
#MakeWithDannells May Winner - Louisa Huntbach
#MakeWithDannells Instagram Competition winner for May 2023, handrawn 20cm lampshade
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Jun 21, 20235 min read
Meet the Maker - Jericho Design House
After starting her career in the fashion industry, Anna Proctor of Jericho Design House, turned her talent for print design to interiors,...
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May 10, 20235 min read
Meet the Maker - The Creative Recycler
Making lampshades that are stunning to look at and completely unique is no mean feat, but Claire Frame of The Creative Recycler has...
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Apr 3, 20231 min read
NEW Creative Instagram Competition - #MakeWithDannells
To celebrate talented makers everywhere, who use Dannells products and supplies to make crafty creations, we’re excited to launch...
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Mar 21, 20236 min read
Meet the Maker - Jennifer Fraser Lampshades
In this month’s Meet the Maker we chat with Jenny Fraser, an expert in making traditional hand-sewn lampshades, who now shares her skills...
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