Project designed by Julianna Hudgins (information private). Materials: 12-gauge wire (5 to 7 yds. for a 5" x 6" lampshade)
2 spools of 18-gauge wire
Spool of 20-gauge wire
Lamp base
Side cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Wire jig (optional)
Embellishments such as beads, buttons, glass pieces, flat marbles, shells or stones - Cut one 16" piece of 12-gauge wire to create the top of the lampshade (figure A). Form the piece into a circle, and connect the ends by wrapping 20-gauge wire around the 12-gauge wire. Place the 20-gauge wire about 2" from one end and wrap it around the wire (figure B), moving toward the end of the wire.
- Connect the two ends to form a circle and continue wrapping wire over the opening and onto the other side, covering about 4" or 5" total.
- On the opposite side of the circle, make a matching 4" or 5" coil using the same technique (figure C).
- Cut one 24" piece of 12-gauge wire, and follow the previous 3 steps to create the bottom of the lampshade.
- Cut eight 10" pieces of 12-gauge wire. Using round nose pliers, form each piece into an S-shape. Once it's formed, the S should be about 5-1/2" to 6" long.
- Attach the S-shapes in groups of two to the top and bottom of the lampshade ( figure D). Use 20-gauge wire to secure each shape. The S-shapes should form large upside down hearts when tops and bottoms of the Ss are placed next to each other.
- Cut two 10" pieces of 12-gauge wire to create the bulb clip. Form the bulb clip by mimicking a lampshade you already have. Recreate the bulb clip shape for you lampshade by making a U-shape. Gather both wires of the U together and wrap 3" of 12-gauge wire 2-1/2" to 3" from the bottom of the U.
- The U-shape will have wings that can be connected to each side of the top of the lampshade (figure E). Bend the 12-gauge wire around the top circle to create a closed hook. Use 20-gauge wire to attach wings together for added support.
- Cut and shape small pieces of 20-gauge wire to secure embellishments to the lampshade. Create additional wire embellishments if desired using wire jigs and/or other wire shaping tools.
Products: Most materials can be found at art and craft stores nationwide.
RESOURCES :
The Beaded Lampshade Book
Interstellar Publishing Company
La Mesa, CA 91943
Phone: 619-292-8191
Fax: 619-292-0373
Email: interstlr@aol.com
Designs for Lamps II: Patterns for 22 Small to Medium Shades
Model: 0919985238
Author: Charles Knapp
Wardell Publications, Inc.
December, 1998
All Wired Up
by Mark Lareau
Interweave Press Inc.
Website: interweave.com
More Lampshade Patterns II: For Medium to Large Sized Shades
Model: 091998505X
Author: Judy Wardell
(December, 1986)
Wardell Publishing
Wirework: Using Wire for Beautiful Home Decoration
Model: 1842153358
Author: Karin Hossack
(October, 2000)
Southwater Publishing (The Manning Partnership Ltd.-- Imprint of Anness Pub)
Phone: 0-1225-852727
Fax: 0-1225-85282
Wire Magic
Model: 1581800894
Author: Michael Ball
(August, 2000)
F & W Publications Inc. (North Light and Betterway Books, Story Press, Popular Woodworking Books)
Website: www.fwpublications.com
Wonderful Wire Works: An Easy Decorative Craft
Model: 0806939435
Author: Mickey Baskett
(August, 2000)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
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