How To: Make A Lampshade with a SecretFrom Sunset Magazine

How To: Make A Lampshade with a Secret
From Sunset Magazine

This floral design is only visible when the lamp's turned on

Lampshades are pretty basic. You can garnish them with frills and bobbles but they're still the same. Why not take a tip from Sunset Magazine and add a little something that's only visible when the lights go on? More info after the jump...

Cut out your design from rice paper and adhere it to the interior of your lampshade with spray mount adhesive. Then turn on the light and let it shine. Click here for detailed instructions and to download a flower template

[Image from Sunset Magazine by Rob D. Brodman]

Comments (6)

What a unique and unexpected wayto liven up a plain shade.

posted by Seaside on June 3rd 2008 at 12:49pm
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thats cute! worth a try!

posted by SydneyBristow on June 3rd 2008 at 12:59pm
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I love the base of that lamp! Anyone know who makes it?

posted by Signe on June 3rd 2008 at 1:04pm
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it was from Target according to the article- but I think it was back in 2006.

posted by mcq on June 3rd 2008 at 1:17pm
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I did that with life-sized paper cutouts of spiders. It makes a great addition to a guest bedroomâespecially when the guest is scared of spiders!

posted by nausved on June 3rd 2008 at 4:01pm
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This seems like a genuinely pretty and simple change to add to the decor. I also laughed at nausved's suggestion, because it is customizable and anything goes.

posted by K T G on June 3rd 2008 at 4:20pm
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