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The Ultimate Lampshade Maker's Glossary
Need to know terminology for making perfect handmade lampshades
Mar 45 min read
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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!
Sep 10, 20244 min read
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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.
Aug 13, 20246 min read
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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.
Jul 9, 20243 min read
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Meet the Maker - Lily Greenwood
Meet maker Lilly Greenwood and find out about her exquisite artworks and how these translate to beautiful handmade lampshades.
Jul 2, 20247 min read
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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...
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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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...
Jun 3, 20247 min read
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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...
May 2, 20244 min read
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Celebrating 5,000 members on our Facebook Lampshade Makers Group
Giveaway of 5 lampshade making books to celebrate our 5,000 Facebook Group members!
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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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...
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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#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...
Nov 10, 20232 min read
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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.
Oct 18, 20234 min read
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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...
Oct 11, 20235 min read
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#MakeWithDannells August Winner - Bridget Arnold
This month's winner, @bridget9696 has taken our #makewithdannells Instagram competition by storm, with her striking collection of...
Sep 19, 20234 min read
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#MakeWithDannells June Winner - @upstyledbygg
Hurray for June's #MakeWithDannells winner - George of @upcycledbygg, who makes lampshades to complement her furniture upcycling...
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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#MakeWithDannells May Winner - Louisa Huntbach
#MakeWithDannells Instagram Competition winner for May 2023, handrawn 20cm lampshade
Jul 12, 20233 min read
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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,...
Jun 21, 20235 min read
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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...
May 10, 20235 min read
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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...
Apr 3, 20231 min read
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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...
Mar 21, 20236 min read
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