August 21, 2013

DIY arty geometric lampshade


This image caught my eye in the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living. That bright red geometric lampshade looks painted, but it's actually two lampshade frames wrapped together with ribbon. The frames came from The Lamp Shop, and the fitting was removed from the bottom upside-down shade with a hacksaw.


It's unique and cool! Hang one in your house and your friends will think you're an artist, I bet. The project is part of a DIY lampshade article in the September issue. See page 92 for the complete how-to.

Photos by Lucas Allen. Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living. Copyright © 2013. For more craft ideas, check out www.marthastewart.com.


10 comments:

  1. KimAugust 21, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Very cool! Thanks for sharing this crafty idea!

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  2. Grandma GAugust 21, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Hmm... that's weird/crazy in a cool sort of way. Can't decide if I like it or not. :)

    Mum

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  3. Jessica JonesAugust 21, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    If I like it, you probably don't.

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  4. Jessica JonesAugust 21, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Although I think you do like the blue settee I'm getting!

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  5. Grandma GAugust 21, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Yeah, see? You're coming over to my side! ;)

    Mum

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  6. AnonymousAugust 21, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    I don't know about you, but I think it would look better smaller. Cool idea though!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 22, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    I saw this in Martha and loved it!

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  8. AnanasAugust 27, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    I really love it. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. KitAugust 27, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    SO Funky! I may not have the patience to make this but definitely have the artsyness (is that a word?) :D Will definitely give it a try!

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  10. Craft It UpAugust 28, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    love it! So elegant and simple

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