You can definitely recover a lampshade but to make one from scratch would be impractical. My current project is recovering one. So much fun to think about these projects!
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Hello I have never personally created a brand new lampshade from scratch, I have only rehabed thrift store finds.
But this link might be helpful. Hope it helps!
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=Lampshade%20
Hi Serena, it depends on the type of lampshade. This creative blogger used a trash can to make one - http://www.plumdoodles.com/lamp-makeover-with-trash-can-lamp-shade/
There are lots of lamp shades here to inspire you:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=lamp%20shade
Here you go:
https://makely.shop/pages/diy-drum-lampshades
Lots of ideas here: https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=lampshade
You can definitely recover a lampshade but to make one from scratch would be impractical. My current project is recovering one. So much fun to think about these projects!
I have used fabric and hot glue to cover a thrifted lampshade.
Here is a cool video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-ABayC9KFo