How to Make a Lampshade

A lamp provide light and enhance a room's decor. Make your own lampshade fit the decor in a specific room. Follow these steps.

Things You'll Need

• Lampshade
• Fabric
• Fabric glue
• Trim
• Embellishments

Instructions

1. Start with a basic store bought lampshade. Choose the size shade you want based on where you plan to put the lamp in your home. These unfinished lampshades are generally inexpensive.

2. Choose fabric for your lampshade at a fabric store. Bring color samples from home such as a paint color, throw pillows, a rug or a blanket. You want to make sure that the fabric you choose complements the other colors in the room.

3. Glue the fabric on the lampshade using fabric glue. Do only a small section at a time so that the glue doesn't dry up. Be sure to smooth out the fabric carefully as you go around the lampshade.

4. Tuck and glue the fabric just over the rim of the lampshade. Hold in place until the glue dries. Trim the remaining fabric.

5. Add trim to the top and bottom rims of the lampshade. You can use beaded trim, lace, sequins or feathers.

6. Embellish the lampshade with decorative designs. Glue on rhinestones, beads, brocade or any other decorative elements.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid any air pockets or bumps when gluing fabric on your lampshade.

Resources

• For craft supplies, visit Hobbylobby.
• Get more craft supplies at Michaels.