How to make lamp shades

How to make lamp shades, available at $39.99, has an average rating of 4.4, with 16 lectures, based on 59 reviews, and has 627 subscribers.

You will learn about By the end of the course you will be able to make rolled-edge fabric covered drum lampshades Learn techniques from a professional lampshade maker Learn which fabrics to avoid when making lampshades Learn how to decide on lampshade sizes Learn how to make the very best of your fabric Find out where to buy lampshade making supplies This course is ideal for individuals who are Suitable for adults and children (14+) or No experience necessary or If you are creative and/or crafty or want to save money on bespoke home decor It is particularly useful for Suitable for adults and children (14+) or No experience necessary or If you are creative and/or crafty or want to save money on bespoke home decor.

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Summary

Title: How to make lamp shades

Price: $39.99

Average Rating: 4.4

Number of Lectures: 16

Number of Published Lectures: 16

Number of Curriculum Items: 16

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 16

Original Price: $19.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course you will be able to make rolled-edge fabric covered drum lampshades
Learn techniques from a professional lampshade maker
Learn which fabrics to avoid when making lampshades
Learn how to decide on lampshade sizes
Learn how to make the very best of your fabric
Find out where to buy lampshade making supplies

Who Should Attend

Suitable for adults and children (14+)
No experience necessary
If you are creative and/or crafty or want to save money on bespoke home decor

Target Audiences

Suitable for adults and children (14+)
No experience necessary
If you are creative and/or crafty or want to save money on bespoke home decor

Why settle for shop-bought lampshades that 'just do' when you can make lampshades that reflect your style and compliment your home at a fraction of the cost? In this 44-minute video, you'll learn a professional lampshade-maker's top tips for making your own beautiful and bespoke lampshades. By the end of this easygoing and step-by-step guide, you'll be ready to fill your home with lampshades you love, made by you!

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: About this video

Lecture 1: What you'll make, what you'll need, how you'll learn

Chapter 2: Fabric

Lecture 1: Fabric – how much you'll need and which fabrics to avoid

Chapter 3: Lampshade sizes

Lecture 1: How to decide what size lampshade to make

Chapter 4: Ringsets

Lecture 1: What a ringset is

Chapter 5: PVC – How to work out the length and width needed

Lecture 1: How much PVC you'll need and how to cut it

Chapter 6: Getting your fabric ready

Lecture 1: Ironing out creases

Chapter 7: Applying the PVC

Lecture 1: Applying the PVC panel to the fabric

Chapter 8: Applying the double sided tape

Lecture 1: Applying the double sided tape

Chapter 9: Cutting out the fabric panel

Lecture 1: Cutting out the fabric panel

Chapter 10: Ceiling pendant or shade for a base?

Lecture 1: Getting the ringsets the right way round

Chapter 11: Applying the ringsets to the panel

Lecture 1: Applying the ringsets to the panel

Chapter 12: Rolled edges

Lecture 1: Doing the rolled edge finish

Chapter 13: Adaptor rings

Lecture 1: How to use the adaptor ring

Chapter 14: Buying supplies

Lecture 1: Pack Grand

Lecture 2: Pack Large

Lecture 3: Pack Mini

Instructors

Ruth McAllister
Founder & professional lampshade maker at Quincy Lampshades

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3 stars: 5 votes
4 stars: 19 votes
5 stars: 34 votes

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