Custom Lamp Shades
Hands on Custom Lamp shades making
Two fold purpose of lamp and shades
- Stationary lighting – ceiling fixtures.
- Portable lamps to provide additional lights.
Custom lamp shades shapes
- Empire Drum, oval, Cone & Bell.
Custom lamp shades Materials-could be hand sewn different pleats or laminated
- Parchment, Animal skin, paper & other materials.
- Fabric-silk, rayon, shantung, georgette & linen.
Shade size likely will be in a pleasing proportion
- Top, bottom diameter & height, side dimension.
Lining of the fabric shade
- Conceals of the wire frame, soften the light
Requirement of a good shade
- Deep enough from top to bottom to conceal all lamp parts.
- Wide enough at the bottom to produce a satisfactory spread of light.
- Lined with light color materials, so the light bulb can not be seen through the shade.
The placement of a good shade
- Efficient placement.
Maintenance of lamp shades
- Lamp bulbs should be cleared regularly. 50% of the light can be lost by absorbing Film of dust and dirt.
- U shade cover, shade should be dusted or brushed frequently.
- Lamp shade should not be washed or dry clean.
Good lighting hardware transforms the space
- Switching – different types of switches for table lamps. All of them make a great difference in lighting.
- 3 way light bulb helpful, 30/70/100
- Dimmers or Rheostats – by connecting one or more lamps to the dimmer transform the beauty and seductiveness of the room.
- Uplights-some designers believe that could manipulate the appearance and atmosphere of the room.
