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.
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