I wrapped my shade in twisted sisal rope I glued on with a hot glue gun. I purchased the rope from Home Depot. It was an inexpensive, simple and quite fashionable fix since that look is in style. Home Depot has several different widths and shades.
I found these old glass shades at a clean-out sale for a pub that is opening soon. They are rather nice. I do not like hanging or pendant lights and would like to use...
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I’m redoing my living room and giving it a completely new, slightly glam/modern farmhouse look. Neutral Color scheme will be white, grays, a little black, touches o...
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How can I refresh an old cloth lamp shade that has just gotten stained & ugly over the years. The shade is a strange shape so I need an easy solution. Any ideas? Than...
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I need ideas for updating hanging light fixtures in kitchen then have the brass colors and clear glass cone bulb covers. I’d like to decoupage the glass covers ?
Hi Anne,
Do post a picture or two of the lampshade frame.
I would consider covering a paper shade with paper or fabric using a spray adhesive. Spray painting could be easier.
I wrapped my shade in twisted sisal rope I glued on with a hot glue gun. I purchased the rope from Home Depot. It was an inexpensive, simple and quite fashionable fix since that look is in style. Home Depot has several different widths and shades.
Remove the lamp shade. Take it apart and use the current fabric as a pattern.
There are lots of ways depending on the style you want! Here's one idea:
https://www.burlapandblue.com/shabby-pleated-lampshade-a-tutorial/