How to make a tomato cage lampshade?

Odile Thibert
by Odile Thibert


I would like to make a shade with a tomato cage


Abat-jour cage a tomate? J'aimerai faire une abat-jour avec une cage a tomate

  3 answers
  • 17335038 17335038 on Sep 12, 2018

    Bonjour Odile,


    J'ai trouve un projet ici sur Hometalk pour un abat-jour suspendu fabrique a partir d'une cage a tomates.

    Malheureusement, les instructions sont en anglais, mais vous pouvez vous rendre sur Google translate si vous avez besoin de precisions.


    https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/yarn-and-wire-lamp-pendant-from-a-tomato-cage-16586248

  • Cindy Cindy on Sep 12, 2018

    Hello Odile here is another illuminating project from a tomato cage to lamp conversion https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/3-tiered-clothespin-chandelier-31957959? Good Luck CinT

  • Diane Diane on Sep 12, 2018

    Hi. The above suggestions are great. But if you happen to be into shabby chic there's canvas as an option. Cut your cage to the height you desire. If you put your design on first i.e. stenciling, it'll save you a lot of hassle, use a fabric stencial paint, comes in a tube. Also fabric spray adhesive for your stencil so it stays put. Use outside it's very sticky. Stimple (dabbing) up and down not like a regular paint brush.

    Measure canvas from the top going down, cut about 3 to 4 inches wider. You can use mod podge or glue gun to fold top part of seam over for a clean line. Fold canvas under cage top and bottom glue. You can hide the seam by a fabric trim.

    Have fun, hope it helps. 🙂