Professional Lampshade Business Start-Up Pack
Small, Medium & Large Drum Lampshade Manufacturing System

Access a high-margin revenue stream with our Lampshade Business Start-Up Pack, designed for trade professionals, curtain makers, blind makers, workshops and creative businesses looking to expand their product offering.

This complete pack includes materials to make 110 premium drum lampshades, supplied across three practical, easy-to-store manufacturing packs.

✔ Made in the UK ✔ Makes 110 Lampshades ✔ Professional Components ✔ Ideal for Trade ✔ Efficient Batch Production

What You Can Make

The Business Start-Up Pack includes three manufacturing packs, enabling you to make:

Lampholder Compatibility

The lampshades you can make with this pack are suitable for table lamps, ceiling pendants and floor lamps, making them ideal for a wide range of lighting applications and interiors.

The frame is manufactured to fit European lampholders and includes a Euro-to-UK converter / reducer adaptor to fit UK lampholders.

• B22 Bayonet Cap lampholders – UK, adaptor fitted
• E14 Edison Screw lampholders – EU, adaptor fitted
• E27 Edison Screw lampholders – EU, adaptor removed
• E26 Edison Screw lampholders – US, adaptor removed

The utility frames can also be converted for Harp & Finial fittings using our Harp and Finial converter / adaptor system.

Typical Applications and Users

These manufacturing packs are popular because they are convenient, efficient, and help lower production costs. Creative professionals, makers, and small businesses use them to make high-quality handmade lampshades with reliable results.

The start-up pack works especially well for curtain and blind makers who want to create matching lampshades for their clients. With this pack, you can offer a complete, coordinated look, use your own fabrics, add value to your projects, stand out from competitors, and introduce a profitable new service without needing complicated equipment.

Here are some examples of industries, makers, and businesses that often use these start-up packs.

• Professional lampshade makers and lighting manufacturers
• Bespoke lampshade collections and small-batch production
• Curtain, blind and soft furnishing makers
• Fabric shops and haberdasheries offering bespoke services
• Etsy sellers and handmade home décor businesses and marketplaces
• Interior designers and interior styling companies
• Upholsterers and furniture makers
• Independent retailers and homeware brands
• Property developers and show home designers
• Home staging and interior styling companies
• Artisans and independent craft makers
• Upcycling and sustainable design businesses

Key Features and Benefits

• Everything needed for efficient lampshade manufacturing
• Professional, cost-effective lampshade production
• Create bespoke fabric or wallpaper-covered lampshades
• Professional-quality rings, tapes and finishing components
• Components organised and ready for production
• Flat-packed PVC panels for easy handling and storage
• Compact storage box for clean and efficient organisation
• Ideal for repeat production runs and commercial orders
• Saves time sourcing separate lampshade components
• Begin producing market-ready lampshades immediately using a proven system
• Low unit costs and the additional 20% start-up discount provide a clear commercial advantage
• The system is designed for consistent, professional results with minimal waste

What’s Included in This Start-Up Pack

About the Materials and Components

All components in this manufacturing pack are selected to meet the standards expected by professional lampshade makers, workshops and commercial manufacturers.

The pack includes premium Stick-It® self-adhesive lampshade panels, ShadeCore™ frames and professional Tesa® double-sided tapes. These components are trusted throughout the lampshade industry for their strength, reliability and consistent performance.

Materials are tested to relevant industry standards, including fire-retardant and glow-wire testing by the Lighting Association.

About Dannells

Trusted worldwide by professional makers, workshops, manufacturers, specifiers and interior designers, Dannells offers a comprehensive range of lampshade-making products backed by decades of industry experience.

We supply high-quality materials and support makers at every stage, from first projects through to large-scale production. Our team provides expert technical advice and product guidance to help ensure consistent, reliable and professional results.

Dannells is committed to quality, reliability and dependable service, ensuring every order meets professional standards and supports efficient production workflows.

Support & Community

At Dannells, we support customers at every level, from first-time makers to professional manufacturers. We’re always happy to offer friendly advice, technical guidance and practical help whenever you need it.

We also provide a wide range of online tutorials and videos to help you get the most from our products and tackle common lampshade-making challenges.

Our YouTube tutorial library is full of practical tips, techniques and solutions to help you build confidence and improve your lampshade-making skills.

The Dannells Lampshade Makers Forum is a creative community of over 7,500 makers worldwide, sharing ideas, solving problems, swapping techniques and inspiring each other every day. It is completely free to join.

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