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Behind the Scenes of Needcraft You Tube Video Shoot
Filming our You Tube lampshade videos is easily one of our favourite days of the year and our recent filming in September was no...
Nov 10, 20214 min read
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New products - Exciting Electrical Light fittings & components
Making bespoke lighting just got a whole lot more fun and varied with our NEW range of electrical components! As well as being able to...
Nov 4, 20213 min read
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BEAM - Tips for selling at Christmas Craft Fairs + UK Craft Fair listings
Hurrah! Selling in real life at Christmas Craft Fairs and Markets is possible again this year! Not only are fair and markets a fantastic...
Nov 2, 20214 min read
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New Product - Dannells US Lampshade Making Kit Range
As our Needcraft Lampshade Making Kits hit American shores, to say we’re excited is an understatement! Already hugely popular in the UK...
Oct 26, 20213 min read
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Lampshade Inspiration - Tiered Lampshade Making System
Contrary to popular belief, tiered lampshades are not just the staple of luxury hotel lobbies and high-end restaurants. They can look...
Oct 15, 20214 min read
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Highstreet Lampshade Hacks for the Autumn Season
With Autumn in full swing, high street homeware departments are full of new ‘must have’ accessories to help you create the ultimate cosy...
Oct 7, 20213 min read
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New Product – Metallic Profile Lampshade trims + how to apply them
Adding extra shine to your lampshades has just got that bit easier with our TWO new and exciting metallic trims! Choose between our...
Oct 5, 20213 min read
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BEAM - Meet the Entrepreneur - Sian Elin
We've loved helping you explore the many ways of expanding your business with our more practical Business Expertise and Advice for Makers...
Aug 20, 20217 min read
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Dannells Digital Lampshade Printing with Tide and Isle
As well as being specialists in all things lampshades, did you know at Dannells we are print specialists too? By combining our knowledge...
Jul 16, 20216 min read
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DIY Tutorial - Make and Paint Kit Scribble Sharpie shade
Our Make and Paint Lampshade Making Kits are for exactly what it says on the box, making and painting, but in our quest to try new,...
Jul 6, 20212 min read
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Lampshade Kit Hack #7 – Applying bias tape to a shade
As well as being the creative vehicle for making your bespoke lampshade, our Lampshade Making Kits can be added to with easy #hacks...
Jun 25, 20213 min read
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Interiors inspiration: The natural trend
It’s been top of the shops for a couple of years and the trend for natural materials in interiors is definitely here to stay for 2021....
Mar 18, 20212 min read
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Lampshade Kit Hack #6 - Starry Night Lampshade + FREE Template PDF
Highlighting our professional cutting service in our last blog post got us thinking that it would be fun to explore a DIY version of the...
Feb 24, 20213 min read
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3 creative services for next level lampshades
Pimping your lampshade is easier than you think. There’s the DIY route, that we all know and love, using one of our lampshade making kits...
Feb 22, 20212 min read
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Lampshade Kit Hack #5 - Happy Holidays Map
Hands up who’s dreaming of a holiday escape? 🙌🏻 We Britons love our holidays - a day by on the beach, playing in the sand and sea...
Jan 29, 20214 min read
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Light up your lounge - Floor and Table Lamp Kits
If you’ve never had a virtual wander around our website, you’re missing a trick and plenty of lampshade making products you might not...
Jan 21, 20213 min read
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5 resolutions to kickstart your lampshade making year
Happy New Year! We’re finally in 2021 and we’re hoping it’s a better and brighter year for everyone. To celebrate our craft and your...
Jan 4, 20214 min read
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Lampshade Hack #5 – 4 ways to add lampshade trims
Check out our tips on four different ways to apply a professional trim to a Dannells Lampshade Making Kit!
Oct 30, 20204 min read
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Liberty Patchwork Lampshade DIY Tutorial
We're fans of traditional ditsy florals with eye catching colours so decided to mix things up with some patchwork techniques and a shade!
Sep 17, 20204 min read
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5 perfect fabrics for lampshade making
Half the fun of making your own lampshade has to be the choice of fabric , so read our post on our 5 fabric range, especially for lampshades
Sep 3, 20203 min read
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