For the record, this stunning lamp is from Design Without Regard and costs a whopping $980. Looks like it's yarn and fabric stiffener for me!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
DIY String Lamp Shade
Ever since my boyfriend and I bought an old house with no overhead lighting, we've been desperate to install ceiling lights. This has led us on a frenzied search for the coolest fixtures we can find without costing an arm and a leg. When I first came upon the idea of making a lamp out of string, it reminded me of the old papier mache balloon projects we all did as kids, but this had so much more elegance. I think I'm going to try my hand at it. Here's a great tutorial from the Naughty Secretary Club if you want to give it a shot yourself, and here's the look I'm going for:
For the record, this stunning lamp is from Design Without Regard and costs a whopping $980. Looks like it's yarn and fabric stiffener for me!
For the record, this stunning lamp is from Design Without Regard and costs a whopping $980. Looks like it's yarn and fabric stiffener for me!
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Hi there! I just featured your traincase project on my blog! C'mon over and check it out! :) Thanks!
ReplyDeletehi there, the idea sounds great. I'm curious how it worked out in the end. Any images?
ReplyDeletehi, it's a great idea. How did it work out in the end?
ReplyDeleteUgh, I ended up with glue everywhere and couldn't get the form out. It was a mess! I'm going to try again this summer when I think the stiffener/glue will dry faster and not make a mucky mess.
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