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Jun 2, 20224 min read

Lampshade Hack #8 - Jubillee Ribbon Pinch Pleat Shade

We couldn't let the Platinum Jubilee slip by without celebrating the occasion, so we've taken inspiration from a vintage lampshade style...

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May 12, 20223 min read

How to Use a Rolled Edge Creasing Knife to Cut Lampshade Panels

If you’re wanting to explore bespoke sizes or shapes of shade, or simply enjoy cutting your own lampshade panels, then you need to know...

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Apr 26, 20227 min read

Tips and tricks to achieve a professionally tucked in lampshade edge

Tucking in your fabric seam allowance is the final stage of making your Lampshade Making Kit, which gives your shade a wonderful and...

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Mar 31, 20222 min read

Calling all Curtain and Blind Makers – April Interiors Trade Fair

The Dannells’ trade fair tour bus is still on the move! We’re excited to be attending The April Interiors Show, a curtain and blind...

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Mar 2, 20224 min read

DIY Tutorial - Parchment Fluted Lampshade

Making your own lampshades means the sky is your limit in terms of the materials, design and shape you opt for and today's Parchment...

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Feb 22, 20224 min read

BEAM - Pricing your lampshades to sell

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

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Feb 17, 20222 min read

CHSI Stitches - Come and say 'Hello'!

Trade show season is upon us and it’s great to be back meeting customers and sharing our inspiring lampshade making and craft kit...

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Jan 27, 20223 min read

DIY Tutorial - Macrame Lampshade Fringe

As we're now stocking a fabulous range of Macrame cords we couldn't resist, combining this on-trend craft with our Lampshade Making Kits,...

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Jan 25, 202211 min read

BEAM Meet the Entrepreneur - Light Owl

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

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Jan 20, 20222 min read

Visit us at the Spring Fair 2022

Packed with wholesale homewares and gifts the Spring Fair trade show is a must for any craft or homeware retailer and we’ll be there,...

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Jan 5, 20224 min read

BEAM – 5 ways to grow your lampshade making business

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...

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Dec 23, 20213 min read

Blog highlights and Top Posts of 2021

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,...

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Dec 14, 20213 min read

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 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 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 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 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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