REVIVE A LAMPSHADE
As the warm weather approaches you may want to make some minor changes on a small budget. An outdated lampshade can really dull a room so lets make that your next Do It Yourself project. Follow these easy steps and see how you can brighten up any room in your home.
TOOLS: Barbara’s Way tape measure, scissors, glue gun, glue sticks and fabric/material.
TIP: Get creative! Use leather for a conservative look, rice paper from specialty gift stores will give you a modern motif and colored fabric with flowers or print will cheer up a child’s room instantly. You can also add fringe around the bottom of the shade or glue beads, seashells or other small objects to the shade to create a unique and personalized look.
STEP ONE: Remove the lampshade from the lamp, measure the area around the shade as well as the area from top to bottom. Purchase the fabric or material according to these measurements.
STEP TWO: Place the fabric around the lampshade, leaving an extra inch or two all around. Secure the fabric in place with clothespins before you begin the gluing process to insure that you have enough material and prevent mistakes.
STEP THREE: Fold over the extra inch and with your heated glue gun, glue the fabric to the inside of the top and bottom rims of the lampshade. Fold under the seam where the fabric meets and secure with glue.
STEP FOUR: Once the fabric is attached to the shade, you can now add fringe, beads or other objects to the lampshade.
STEP FIVE: Replace the lampshade onto the lamp and brighten your room for many days to come.
Now turn on that light and pull out your book knowing you have done it Barbara’s Way!
