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Post by blythwhimsies on Jan 10, 2016 17:31:58 GMT
I created a nice felt 'shade' for my glass hall lamp which has always been a bit too bright - I used to cover it with 2 layers of tissue paper. I really enjoy the textures of the silk visible and the warm light.     For my next project I want to make a lamp shade for a ceiling light. I've bought the frame, just need to measure up. Do you have any tips on how to secure the felt to the metal frame? I was thinking to just stitch it but that could be a bit fiddly. |
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 10, 2016 18:12:09 GMT
Very nice textures and the warm look of light. I haven't made a lamp shade yet so I'll be interested to hear what advice other's give you.
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Post by Teri Berry on Jan 10, 2016 20:46:59 GMT
I love the lampshade, very organic looking. I have only ever stitched felt to a shade frame but thinking about it a textile glue might be better
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Post by lyn on Jan 10, 2016 21:44:55 GMT
It's a lovely shade!
When I made shades with wire frames, I first wrapped the frame with fabric tape (specially bought in a lampshade shop) then it was easy to invisibly stitch the felt to the frame.
This 'how-to' for the tape wrapping is copied from Martha Stewart:
Wrap the bare lampshade frame with rayon tape that matches the color of your lining fabric or with narrow strips of the lining fabric itself. Wrap both the top and bottom rings and the connecting struts very tightly, in a spiral fashion, overlapping about half the tape at each turn. When you come to the end of a ring or strut, wrap the tape once around the joint and apply a spot of textile glue to secure the end of the tape. Cut off the excess tape, and make sure the edge lies smoothly.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 11, 2016 0:04:16 GMT
The lampshade is beautiful!
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Post by Frances on Jan 11, 2016 1:37:53 GMT
So pretty - something I definitely want to try
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Post by halay on Jan 11, 2016 5:23:49 GMT
Lovely lampshade.
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Post by koffipot on Jan 11, 2016 17:49:52 GMT
I think I saw this on Fb. It's beautiful.
Re. felted lampshade on frame. I made some a few years ago and whilst I taped the wire frame, I didn't sew the felt down, but simply finished the fulling on the frame. The felt has stayed in place and these are table lamps, so are moved regularly.
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Post by elizabeth on Jan 11, 2016 21:21:53 GMT
Marian, that's very pretty. I also like the organic feel of it.
Judith, how in the world do you full on a wire frame? I have a picture in my head of you bashing the frame around, which I'm sure can't be the case!
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Post by lyn on Jan 11, 2016 23:59:40 GMT
Elizabeth - I finished the fulling on the frame too to get the shape perfect (I also let the felt dry on the frame) but then attached it with invisible stitching.
For small/medium frames, I wedged the neck of a bottle up into the part of the frame that went around the lightbulb (making it fit tightly with some scrap fabric) so that the shade was clear of the worktop, then tightly wrapped the frame with layers of cling film (Saran Wrap) so that it formed a solid shape.
Then it was just a lot of soapy-hand rubbing and bashing with the bowl of a tablespoon.
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Post by koffipot on Jan 12, 2016 8:22:05 GMT
Marian, that's very pretty. I also like the organic feel of it. Judith, how in the world do you full on a wire frame? I have a picture in my head of you bashing the frame around, which I'm sure can't be the case! I just finished the fulling on the frame - just a bit of rubbing and smoothing to make sure it was a tight fit. When I was doing my City and Guilds Soft Furnishing Course we had to stitch the fabric on. Using felt meant I could use this lazy way, though Lyn's way is undoubtedly much more professional.  |
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Post by lyn on Jan 12, 2016 8:36:03 GMT
Can't get much more professional than wedging a bottle into the wire frame Judith!
Wow - didn't know you'd done a C&G soft furnishing course - bet that was interesting, and profitable in terms of doing your own stuff at home.
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Post by elizabeth on Jan 12, 2016 16:46:13 GMT
Thanks Lyn & Judith. I can picture what you're doing to full. The main fulling Ive done so far is just bashing it in the sink or putting it in the dryer. I couldn't picture that working on a wire frame.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 12, 2016 17:31:48 GMT
Judith - I was just about to say the same thing as Lyn. I bet that was a cool C&G course.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 13, 2016 1:49:48 GMT
I think a wooden spoon would work well for smacking it to full. I have done a hat brim with a pool noodle.
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