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New Product - Dannells Braided, Fringed and Tassel Lampshade Trims
Are you ready to take your handmade lampshades to the next level? We're thrilled to introduce our brand-new collection of Dannells...
Jan 285 min read
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Transform Your Lampshades: The Ultimate Guide to Lampshade Diffusers and DIY Diffuser Hacks
Lampshade diffusers are perfect for softening and evenly spreading light from pendant fixtures, creating a warm and inviting ambiance....
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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Visit us at Design Central Essex 2024
Visit Design Central Essex to meet the Dannells Team and see our uniue range of Lampshade making kits and supplies.
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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5 Easy Steps to Designing and Printing Lampshade Fabric
Design your own lampshade panels, for your lampshade making kit with our 5 easy steps!
Mar 21, 20244 min read
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CHSI Stitches - Come Say Hello and Watch Our Lampshade Making Demo
Continuing our 'trade show road show', next up is CHSI Stitches at the Birmingham NEC on 25th and 26th February – the UK’s number one...
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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Lampshade Style Guide – Hand Painted Lampshades
Painted lampshades is a niche interiors trend that brings life, and distinctive design to parchment and plain fabric lampshades. Whilst...
Jan 11, 20244 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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#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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Meet Dannells at the Autumn shows – Cheshire and Cheltenham
It's that time of year again when the Dannells team pack up the van and travel to trade shows to show new, and experienced customers,...
Sep 12, 20233 min read
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15 Dannells Customer Reviews that will get you Lampshade Making!
We never tire of letting you know what we think of our lampshade making products, but who better to ask for a second opinion? Our...
Aug 30, 20234 min read
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Meet Dannells at the February Shows
The Dannells team are travelling far and wide during February, to trade shows across the UK, sharing our fabulous range of Lampshade...
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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How to Choose the Perfect Sized Lampshade
If you’ve discovered our Lampshade Making Kits but are struggling to work out what size of lampshade you need, this post has ALL the...
Jan 10, 20234 min read
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Dannells at the British Blinds and Shutter Show
Hosted by the British Blinds and Shutter Association, the BBSA, the British Blinds and Shutter Show is just once every three years, with...
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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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...
Sep 27, 20225 min read
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Visit us at the Design Central North West
As our Lampshade Making Kits and lampshade making supplies become increasing popular with curtain and blind makers, and interior...
Sep 20, 20222 min read
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New Products - Lampshade Trim, Binding and Braid
Personalisation is the fun and creative factor of lampshade making, after all, who wants to stop at just picking a fabric or paper for...
Sep 8, 20223 min read
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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...
Aug 24, 20225 min read
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#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...
Aug 24, 20223 min read
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Lampshade Style Guide - Loose Cover Lampshades
Following the trend for whimsical, country cottage interior design, the loose lampshade cover has made a comeback in the last couple of...
Aug 3, 20224 min read
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#memadeshade May Winner
Featuring the iconic Frida Kahlo, this month's #memadeshade winner is Bodil of @skumringstid.dk, who runs her lampshade making business...
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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