The Complete Guide to Making Lampshades
Published on 15. May 2024
176 pages
978-0-7198-4335-8 (ISBN)
Description
This practical handbook teaches you all the methods needed to make your own lampshades in a wide range of styles - from the simple drum hard lampshade to the more complex hand-sewn traditional gathered and pleated designs. As well as clear demonstrations, it gives information on frames and fittings, how to work with different fabrics and papers, and showcases how using your own designs offers a truly bespoke approach. Here you will learn everything you need to make wonderful lampshades to feature in your home, or to offer professionally.
Reviews / Votes
"By pouring her 12 years of lampshade knowledge and expertise into her book, Jane has created a practical and inspirational guide that teaches you how to make a wide range of beautiful and bespoke lampshade styles using the easy to follow step-by-step instructions" -- Sam Sterken, Dannels Blog * Dannels Blog *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
160 Illustrations
File size
87,69 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-7198-4335-8 (9780719843358)
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Jane Warren
The Complete Guide to Making Lampshades
Book
05/2024
The Crowood Press Ltd
€25.00
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Person
After training in soft furnishings and design, Jane Warren set up The Lampshade Loft. Her lampshades have appeared in a wide range of prestigious settings, including leading interiors magazines. She also regularly runs workshops and teaches how to make all styles of lampshades.
Content
- Intro
- Half Title
- Title
- Contents
- Introduction
- PART 1: HARD LAMPSHADES
- 1 Materials and Getting Started
- 2 Making Hard Lampshades
- 3 Further Ideas and Techniques for Hard Lampshades
- PART 2: SOFT FABRIC LAMPSHADES
- 4 Materials and Techniques
- 5 Traditional Tailored Lampshades
- 6 Gathered and Pleated Lampshades
- 7 Further Ideas for Soft Lampshades
- 8 Trims for Lampshades
- Appendix
- Glossary
- Suppliers
- Contributors
- Index
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgements
