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you could probably use scotch tape and tape it from the inside.

I think these are a paper based shade - scotch tape is a bad idea. It'll yellow and eat into the paper.

Trying going to the AS-IS section and asking if they have a spare shade back there. They get returned/removed from the floor fairly frequently and there are often extras lying around. In the future, if you move again, remove the shade and flatten it for transport.

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I'm really glad to see a post valuing an IKEA product, even enough to repair it when it's damaged. IKEA gets so little love around here.

Spend $20 and buy a new one.

I bet you could use iron-on hem tape or interfacing from the inside. If you can't get your iron that far into the shade - find a crafty friend and borrow a 'heat gun'. These are common among 'rubber stamper' friends.

If you don't like the look of the interfacing: cut it into shapes you do like and add a design feature, vines, circles, flowers, stripes.

~k

i had a similar problem - when i moved, i lost the entire shade apparatus. i didn't want to throw out the base, so i made a new shade frame out of wire hangers and taped some decorative paper (translucent with leaves in it) to the frame. just a few small pieces of tape keep it together, and i like it better than the wrinkled, ripped shade that was on there before.

Fire safety reminder!

If you're considering any lampshade repairs or DIY creations, keep in mind that lightbulbs throw out a lot of HEAT along with that light. Heat damages and can even light on fire, materials that are not designed for high-heat application.

So ... it's best to limit your DIY lampshade fixes and projects to lamps for low-wattage bulbs, as in 45 watts or under. If you're going to put a 60-watt or 100-watt incandescent bulb in your fixture, I'd seriously recommend leaving lampshades and lampshade repairs to the pros.

If you're itching to go it alone, please be sure to create a shade with lots of airspace between the bulb and the shade (with a high-wattage bulb, we're talking 6" minimum in every direction), only create shades with open-air tops so that the rising heat will not be trapped in the shade, and use a lamp that you will faithfully turn off when you're away from the house. Don't burn the place down with a DIY project gone awry!

I have a white shade from the Big Lots that I think is the same measurements as yours, if you want it, let me know!

I have the same lamp. Mine survived the move, but it blends in with my cream colored walls. I'm thinking of painting it with water colors. Has anyone tried painting one of these?

Why hasn't anyone suggested making a new shade? It seems incredibly simple and you could choose some really great color or print. If you go this route, just hold the fabric up to a light to see if it's pleasing before buying it.

You could even use one sided fabric with white outside and the print inside. When you turn the light on the print would show through. Make sure you use a safe bulb wattage though...

Keep in mind that a dark color or a print will turn this more into mood lighting as it will cut down on the light being emitted.

It's a lamp that the light bulbs inside cost more than the lamp itself, lol. Buy a new lamp, and save the bulbs. It's like $20. You could also get some tissue paper, and glue, but again, that approaches $12 to fix a lamp that is $20.

why would anyone repair an IKEA lamp?

I won't judge you for keeping and repairing an inexpensive item, I will commend you for RE-USING this item.

I agree with jick, I see this as an opportunity to make a one-of-a-kind lampshade. Why not treat yourself to some outrageously expensive fabric to make a new lampshade. After-all, outrageously expensive fabric isn't so bad on the pocketbook when you only need a half-yard or less.

I finally figured out how to retrofit my non-ikea lamps with ikea shades... http://myinteriordesigns.com/diy-home-decor-projects/how-to-use-an-ikea-lampshade-on-a-non-ikea-lamp.html