Hands on Custom Lamp shades making

1. Two fold purpose of lamp and shades.

a. Stationary lighting – ceiling fixtures.

b. Portable lamps to provide additional lights.

2. Custom lamp shades shapes.

a. Empire Drum, oval, Cone & Bell.

3. Custom lamp shades Materials-could be hand sewn different pleats or laminated.

a. Parchment, Animal skin, paper & other materials.

b. Fabric-silk, rayon, shantung, georgette & linen.

4. Shade size likely will be in a pleasing proportion – Top, bottom diameter & height, side dimension.

5. Lining of the fabric shade – Conceals of the wire frame, soften the light.

6. Requirement of a good shade –

a. Deep enough from top to bottom to conceal all lamp parts.

b. Wide enough at the bottom to produce a satisfactory spread of light.

c. Lined with light color materials, so the light bulb can not be seen through the shade.

7. The placement of a good shade.

a. Efficient placement.

8. Maintenance of lamp shades.

a. Lamp bulbs should be cleared regularly. 50% of the light can be lost by absorbing Film of dust and dirt.

b. U shade cover, shade should be dusted or brushed frequently.

c. Lamp shade should not be washed or dry clean.

9. Good lighting hardware transforms the space –

a. Switching – different types of switches for table lamps. All of them make a great difference in lighting.

b. 3 way light bulb helpful, 30/70/100

c. Dimmers or Rheostats – by connecting one or more lamps to the dimmer transform the beauty and seductiveness of the room.

d. Uplights-some designers believe that could manipulate the appearance and atmosphere of the room.