MAKE YOUR OWN LAMPSHADES

Lighting is one of the most important elements of a room's decorating scheme, yet many of us opt for a plain fabric, shop-bought shade for a table lamp or pendant ceiling light.

This fabulous new book from lampshade designer Elizabeth Cake shows you how a beautiful and unique lampshade can completely transform a room, with 35 wonderful projects for you to try. The first section explains in detail how to make the four classic lampshade shapes: drum, bell, Tiffany-style, and cone. The Textiles chapter includes projects from fairy light shades made from vintage fabrics to shade made from upcycled vintage tablecloths, and covers a number of techniques, such as appliqu?, cross-stitch, patchwork and simple stitching. In Paper, Card, and Wood there are lots of simple designs involving papier-m?ch? and origami, as well as ideas for upcycling. The Metal chapter features easy but effective ideas such as hanging old keys from a bell frame, as well as more challenging ones, such as a chandelier made from pretty salvaged biscuit tins. Finally, in Odds and Ends you will find quirky ways to use found items, such as a stunning lampshade made using old 35mm slides and a shade made from crafting accessories.

With clear instructions and illustrations throughout, this is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to add character and style to their lighting scheme.