How To Make A Rectangular Lamp Shade Frame

Determine the diameter of the top of the lampshade and draw it on a piece of paper.

How to make a rectangular lamp shade frame.

Frames can also be used with usa harp finial fittings by using our converting washers. Pick out a piece of wallpaper that matches a room s decor and attach it to the lampshade with a spray adhesive or craft glue. Not only do you want to make sure the wallpaper sticks but also to prevent any messes. But if your shade is for example rectangular in shape create a pattern for each size of panel.

Square rectangle and triangle shapes requires a slightly different process to making drum lamp shades or those with a circular or round shape. Remove any old fabric from the lampshade frame. We stock a range of lampshade rings frames which are suitable for making all types of shades including drums cylinders coolie square rectangle oval triangular and hexagon shapes. Remove the trim if there is any by pulling on it.

Cut out a template for the size you want. Our lampshade frames will connect with uk and european lampholders or pendant fittings. Making lampshades in a geometric shape with straight sides e g. Add 1 2 inch seam allowance and cut out.

To make a template place the shade on its side on paper. Use the right sized paper circle as a pattern to make the top of your wire lampshade frame. Twist one piece of wire around in a circle making it the same diameter as your paper circle. Create a drum shade with the top and bottom frames of equal diameters or create a tapered lampshade with a smaller top frame and larger bottom frame.

Using scissors puncture the old fabric and gently cut sections away from the frame. Allot 1 4 of an inch 63 cm for seam allowances. Twist the excess wire over and around in a vine like way. A lamp can either you cost a small fortune or reflect your creative side if you make your own lampshade.

Roll the shade slowly tracing along its upper and lower edges. Remember to let the adhesive or glue completely dry before putting the shade back on the lamp. It should come off easily. You will end up with a wire wreath in the diameter of your lampshade.

If the old fabric of your shade is torn or ruined in any way you ll want to remove it before you recover the shade. Continue tracing all the way around the shade. Every great lampshade starts with a frame so hunt for the perfect quirky shape on which. Place the paper template on fabric and cut fabric.

Instead of creating a simple cylinder structure for the shade panel lampshades need a wire lamp shade frame.