Handmade Lampshades - Natalia Price-Cabrera (Vat Exempt)

Discover the art of lampshade making and create beautiful, individual lighting for your home

Packed with inspirational images, practical advice and creative ideas, this book by designer-maker Natalia Price-Cabrera explores the possibilities of handmade lampshades. Combining sixteen contemporary projects with detailed guidance on materials and construction techniques, it offers both an introduction to the craft and a useful reference to return to as your skills develop.

Whether you want to make a statement shade, complement your favourite furnishings or explore a new creative hobby, this book will help you understand how lampshades are put together and how different approaches can transform their appearance.

We purchased copies directly from the publisher and are offering them to Dannells customers at cost price to help you get started and develop your lampshade-making skills.

Find inspiration for your next project

A lampshade can bring colour, texture and personality to a room, and making your own gives you the opportunity to create something individual. This book brings together beautiful photography, tips and ideas to encourage you to explore different shapes, fabrics and finishes.

Alongside its practical content, the book explores lampshade history, adding context to the designs and techniques featured throughout. It is a chance to appreciate the craft behind these everyday objects and discover inspiration for your own contemporary creations.

Get to know the frames, parts and materials

Understanding the components of a lampshade is an important part of learning to make one. This book details different types of frames and parts, providing a helpful reference as you become familiar with the materials available.

For newcomers, this guidance offers a starting point for understanding lampshade construction. For those with some experience, it is a useful resource when planning another project or considering a different style of shade.

Explore sixteen contemporary projects

Sixteen projects are presented through useful step-by-step tutorials, helping you follow the making process and see how different techniques come together in a finished lampshade.

The projects provide opportunities to build your confidence, explore new approaches and enjoy the satisfaction of creating a practical piece for your home. They also offer inspiration for experimenting with your own fabric choices and bringing a personal touch to your lighting.

Learn a range of fabric lampshade-making techniques

A dedicated techniques chapter explains the skills used to create fabric lampshades, covering several approaches to construction and finishing:

• Hand stitching — creating a soft-sided lampshade using hand-sewn construction.
• Hand stitching and glue — combining techniques to make a fabric shade.
• Machine stitching — exploring another method of constructing fabric lampshades.
• Laminated PVC — using this material to create a drum lampshade.
• Pleating — introducing folds, texture and detail to your designs.
• Balloon linings — learning how to form this style of lampshade lining.

Having these techniques together in one chapter makes the book a convenient companion as you work, whether you are learning a method for the first time or refreshing your knowledge before beginning a project.

A reference book to revisit

An extensive resources section at the end of the book provides further information to support your making. Several pages devoted entirely to beautiful lampshades offer even more visual inspiration, encouraging you to consider new combinations of shape, fabric and detail.

First launched in October 2015, this book combines practical instruction with plenty to enjoy simply by browsing. Keep it close to hand when planning your next shade, working through a technique or looking for a fresh idea.

Meet the author, Natalia Price-Cabrera

Natalia Price-Cabrera is the designer-maker behind Mols & Tati-Lois, a brand specialising in hand-tailored boutique lampshades. Her work brings together an eye for design and the craft of creating distinctive fabric shades.

She is also the author, curator and editor of The Wallpaper Colouring Book. In this lampshade-making book, she shares practical techniques and creative inspiration to help readers explore the craft for themselves.

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