Pinterest made me do it. You’ve been there right? But seriously, I’ve been lusting over those oversized fabric lanterns/lampshades for aggggggessss and we finally had a chance to make some of our own in the studio. Turns out they’re not actually that difficult if you have the right materials, and a little patience!
DIY Wire and Lace Lampshade
You need:
- Lace fabric (or any fabric that light can shine through)
- Wire (6.5m or 7yds)
- String or Twine
- Wire cutters
- Fabric scissors
- Measuring tape and pencil
How to:
- Cut out two rectangles of lace fabric, we cut ours 65 x 44cm (26 in x 17 in) but this will depend on how big you want your lantern to be.
2. Cut eight measurements of wire, 3 x 140cm for the circles, 4 x 30cm for the side supports and 1 x 70cm for the handle.
3. Create three circles using the 140cm length wires by twisting the ends together.
4. Attach two side support wires to opposite sides of the circle. Make two sets of this, one will become the bottom and the other will be the top.
5. Connect the top and bottom circles with the middle circle using the side supports and attach the handle. Twist to secure.
6. Using pieces of string (I cut mine about 12cm long) tie the lace to the wire frame.
Voila! I feel like this would be as nice for a dorm room as it would be for a wedding! We’re thinking of going HUGGGGE for the next one. Thoughts?
That’s a super cool project, I love the fabric you used!
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Looks very much like a fairy belongs inside 🙂
Hey,
What a nice and simple project with a cool looking effect.
Thanks,
Chloe
yes, huge!
yes, huge! short and wide! or skinny and long!
This is such a cool idea for a DIY project. Thanks for sharing!
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Wow, This is a brilliant idea and a perfect DIY. Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
Khadija
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Love this!!
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Wow, what a nice idea and what beautiful result. Simple materials handy around the house a few tools, a little patience and here’s creation!
I love this! just pinned, I’ve been wanting to try something like this for a while now and yours looks so easy thanks for great share btw love your blog xo:)
This seems like such a fun project!
Xo, Phyllis
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Off topic…but that’s a really cute outfit youre wearing!! Do you mind telling me where the dress came from? Thanks!!
Btw, great hair , too!! 😉
I second this! That dress is aMAzing on you.
Sooo pretty!
This is such a great idea and so malleable too! I love that you could really take this concept and shape it into so many different styles of lampshades! Great DIY post, thanks so much for sharing!
xx Annie
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Hey very nice and chic project. …Indian festival season is right around the corner and that’s why I feel it’s perfect timing for me to follow your DIY….
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The perfectionist in me wants to hem the fabric and hand-stitch it around the edge with colourful thread or ribbon or… do a decorative bright pink stitch around the edge!