How to Make Mica Lamp Shades

Various Victorian lampshades used mica in the design of the lampshade. Mica is a combination of minerals that produces a marbled look. With the mica and metal lampshade frames, Victorian lamps were quite popular. Making these beautiful lampshades is a lot easier than they used to be.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tape measure
• Metal lampshade with inserts
• Decorative or bendable mica sheets, any color
• Shears

1. Measure the areas of the lampshade where the mica will go. Purchase enough mica sheets for the total measurement of the lampshade areas.

2. Cut the decorative mica with the shears in the correct measurement.

3. Slide each sheet into the appropriate frame. There should be tabs in the back to fold the mica to hold in place.

References

• Mica Lampshades