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5 Unique Lampshade Making ideas to try for 2023!
2023 is here and if you’re looking for a new lampshade making adventure, look no further than our 5 ideas below. As much as our Lampshade...
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Dec 13, 20224 min read
Christmas Lampshade - Star Shaped Frames
We’ll be wishing on a star this Christmas, a star-shaped lampshade that is! Completely unique, our star-shaped frames, together with our...
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Sep 27, 20225 min read
Tips and fixes to help prevent and resolve Lampshade Seam Issues
Once in a while, you may experience an issue with your lampshade seam. It could be due to the type or thickness of the fabric you’re...
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Sep 6, 20225 min read
Back to Lampshade Making School - Tips & Techniques to Create Amazing Lampshades
Whether you need a quick refresher course or are completely new to lampshade making, today we’re taking you 'Back to Lampshade School'...
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Aug 24, 20225 min read
Introducing Dannells Europe
As we launch our new dedicated European website, Dannells.eu, we get to know the people behind our European operation, Malgosia and her...
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Aug 11, 20224 min read
New Lampshade Shape - How to make a Y-Frame Lampshade
New, novel and completely unique, our Y-Frame Lampshade ring set will certainly add a point of difference to your room! A shade like no...
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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 24, 20223 min read
Lampshade Inspiration - Neon Lampshade Making PVC
Get out your sunglasses - we're going bright, REALLY bright! Today we're taking a look at our Fluorescent Neon Lampshade Making PVC...
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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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May 6, 20223 min read
Lampshade Inspiration - Making lampshades on a budget
Making or crafting is a fantastic way to achieve a look on a budget and is guaranteed to be a purse-friendly alternative to shop-bought,...
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Apr 28, 20223 min read
Book Review - Lampshades by Katrin Cargill
Rated highly by our professional lampshade makers, ‘Lampshades’ by Katrin Cargill at first glance might look like a very average and...
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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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Apr 19, 20225 min read
Lampshade Inspiration - Going Large with Lampshades
The upshot of making a super-sized lampshade is not only the wow factor but the huge surface area that you need to cover to make up the...
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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 8, 20223 min read
New Product - Less Rigid Stick It Lampshade Making PVC
Always looking to create new and original lampshade making products that inspire our customers, Less Rigid Stick It Lampshade Making PVC...
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Sep 24, 20214 min read
New Product - Introducing Pleated Lampshade Sleeves
It’s NEW product time and today we’d like to introduce you to our Pleated Lampshade Sleeves which are smart lampshade solution, in more...
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Sep 7, 20214 min read
BEAM - Making lampshades to expand your soft furnishings services
The skill of making bespoke curtains and blinds is not to be underestimated, as many curtain and blind makers will know. From initial...
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Sep 2, 20214 min read
Introducing lampshade diffusers + DIY bespoke fabric diffuser tutorial
'Diffuser' might be a new word for your lampshade lexicon, but they’re a handy addition to your lampshade making materials, enabling you...
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Aug 27, 20213 min read
Introducing Self-Adhesive Textile tape and how to use it
As a follow up to our recent post on our fabulous and creative laminated parchment papers , we’d like to introduce you to their perfect...
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Aug 11, 20214 min read
Lampshade Inspiration - How to use laminated parchments
Parchment lampshades are back! Offering a delicate, soft glow and holding plenty of possibilities for creativity, their natural feel fits...
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