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Lampshade Inspiration - Different Shade Shapes
As fond as we are of the super versatile drum lampshades, that are seen everywhere from our homes to hotels to the high street,...
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Dec 8, 20212 min read
Lampshade Inspiration – Stick It Metallic Lampshade Making PVC
Make your next lampshade a metallic one! Easier than you think to achieve, try making a glowing, sumptuous and expensive shade inner...
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Nov 25, 20215 min read
Meet the Maker - Detola and Geek
This month's Meet the Maker, Detola of Detola & Geek came to lampshade making later in life, using her passion for African textiles as...
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Nov 23, 20213 min read
Christmas Gift Guide - Support a lampshade maker
Christmas shopping is officially underway and as many of our own Dannells makers and crafters have fabulous Christmas gift ideas to...
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Nov 16, 20214 min read
#memadeshade October winner
We're thrilled that this month's #memadeshade winner is @bridget9696, who has been a regular in our 'Most Liked shades' throughout our...
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Nov 10, 20214 min read
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...
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Nov 4, 20213 min read
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...
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Nov 2, 20214 min read
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...
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Oct 29, 20216 min read
Meet the Maker - Silversoles Felted Textiles
A master of felt making, Emma of Silversoles uses her talents to make unquestionably beautiful and tactile lampshades, that bring both...
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Oct 26, 20213 min read
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...
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Oct 22, 20213 min read
#memadeshade September winner
As the autumn rolls in your #memadeshades keep coming and we've loved browsing through September's entries. As well as a source of pure...
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Oct 15, 20214 min read
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...
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Oct 7, 20213 min read
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...
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Oct 5, 20213 min read
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...
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Sep 22, 20213 min read
Meet the Maker - Copper Dust
Spotting a gap in the market, Vanessa of Copper Dust used her eye for interiors and gut instinct to start out in the world lampshade...
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Sep 9, 20215 min read
Back to school skills - How to print fabric
The ‘back to school’ feeling is in the air and as children head off to school to learn something new, September naturally becomes a time...
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Aug 31, 20214 min read
Meet the Maker - Lume lighting
Combining her passion for clean and simple design and talent for detailed printing, Joanna of Lume Lighting creates lampshades that are...
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Jul 27, 20214 min read
Meet the Maker - Crushshade
Proving that lampshades can be the most creative part of your room, Cath of Crushshade has blown us away with her incredible sculptured...
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Jun 29, 20217 min read
Meet the Maker - Wendy Carlton Designs
Starting her career in fashion, Wendy Carlton of Dotty and Flo, has enjoyed applying her talent for painting to many commercial mediums...
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Jun 4, 20214 min read
Meet the Maker - Made by HRM
In this month's Meet the Maker interview we get to know talented lampshade maker Helen, of Made by HRM, who's a whirlwind of creativity...
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