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Nov 10, 20232 min read

#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...

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Oct 18, 20234 min read

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.

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Sep 19, 20234 min read

#MakeWithDannells August Winner - Bridget Arnold

This month's winner, @bridget9696 has taken our #makewithdannells Instagram competition by storm, with her striking collection of...

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Aug 1, 20232 min read

#MakeWithDannells June Winner - @upstyledbygg

Hurray for June's #MakeWithDannells winner - George of @upcycledbygg, who makes lampshades to complement her furniture upcycling...

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Jul 12, 20233 min read

#MakeWithDannells May Winner - Louisa Huntbach

#MakeWithDannells Instagram Competition winner for May 2023, handrawn 20cm lampshade

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Apr 3, 20231 min read

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...

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Feb 6, 20234 min read

NEW Product - DIY Table and Floor Lamp Bases

NEW product alert! We’re excited to announce our NEW Lamp Base Making Kits, which are as easy to tailor to your interior style, as they...

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Dec 20, 20224 min read

#memadeshade November - Foresters Lampshades

Capturing the season and our final #memadeshade competition of the year perfectly, November's winning lampshade has been beautifully made...

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Nov 16, 20224 min read

#memadeshade October Winner - Lampshades by Maggie

October's #memadeshade winning lampshade is truly unique! Made by @lampshadesbymaggie in a beautiful bespoke fabric, its rectangle frames...

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Oct 20, 20223 min read

#memadeshade September Winner - ETU Design

Congratulations to @etu_by_anabela, who has won our September #memadeshade competition! The winning shade, made in a beautifully bold...

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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 15, 20224 min read

#memadeshade August Winner - Jane Ellison Textiles

This month's winning #memadeshade takes its maker, @janellisontextiles, straight back to her 70s childhood, with its striking retro...

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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 24, 20223 min read

#memadeshade July Winner - The Lampshade House

Brightening up people's living spaces is the mission of Jacqui, founder of @thelampshadehouse and her winning #memadeshade lampshade...

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Jul 12, 20223 min read

#memadeshade June Winner - Sew Coordinated UK

June's #memadeshade winner is a stunner! Made by Stephanie of @sewcoordinateduk, this geometric gem was made as a bespoke custom shade...

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Jun 30, 20223 min read

#memadeshade May Winner

Featuring the iconic Frida Kahlo, this month's #memadeshade winner is Bodil of @skumringstid.dk, who runs her lampshade making business...

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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 19, 20224 min read

#memadeshade April Winner

April's #memadeshade competition has a real buzz about it (pun intended!), as this month's winning shade is made by the talented Liz of...

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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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