Drum Pendant Shades are the Cat's Meow!!!!
I have had much interest in hanging drum shades. And for a good reason. How fun are they!!!!! LOTS. And easy and much less expensive than a chandelier and so easy to change. I just finished making this one over my desk It is done in a Susan Sargent Fabric for Robert Allen. It is so darn Happy. I have used a "day light" light bulb in it to help out through the winter, I had a florescent bulb through the summer which was much cooler in temperature. Now I need all the warmth possible in my drafty shop.
T"his is the trim I used on the drum shade. I liked the decorative touch it added. The drum shades are not too hard to make, although they are a bit harder than they look. It takes a couple of yards of fabric to make it's way around the diameter of the shade. The dimentions of this shade are 18" top x 18" bottom x 9 1/2" high.
Time to get back to work.
Labels: Hanging Drum Shades
posted by judy lake | Monday, November 12, 2007
11 Comments:
Hi, can you email me directions on how to make this lamp?
Thanks
Kelly
Hi Kelly, You can check my website, www.lakeslampshades.com. There is a how-to section there. Also, there will be a small how to section in the next issue, Feb 08 of Country Living, or come up to Vermont for a class, See today's blog. Judy
Judy can you please email me the instruction on how to make a pendant drum hanging lamp. I live in Plainfield Illinois and how been looking for instruction on how to make this type on lamp. I have material from curtains i made and want to use it to make my own lamp. thanks in advance for your help.
Okay, okay, keep an eye out on the blog and I will work out some directions for all interested in making drum shades. I bet you could figure it out yourself!!!! Go to Mainely Shades or The Lampshop websites. They sell everything you will need.If you are doing a large drum, expect to pay top dollar for oversized shipping. I use both sources for supplies. I will try to work up some instruction the next couple of days.
i just happened across your blog by googling "drum chandelier" as i am looking to make one myself! i wish i was closer i would love to take a class! i look forward to your directions. the one you made is just too cool! i can't believe how hard it is to find instructions on getting one setup. thanks in advance for sharing!
Thanks again Judy I will await your instruction. Please include how to make or what light fixture to use.
hi amy, wish you were closer, the classes are fun and informative. If today doesn't get to crazy I'll try to get it up. But check out those 2 websites for supplies. They are the best I know of. judy in snowy vermont
I've been in search of the oversized drum hardware (wire) online...no luck. Any tips?
I can't seem to fiid the hardware online...the drum wire form and such. Tips?
Yes, Judy! Please please please send us an how to! I've been searching everywhere for one, or instructions on how to make one and am having no luck! DebHgn@gmail.com
Thanks so much!
Good Morning All, there are instructions for Drum Shades on Jan. 3rd blog. Happy Lampshade Making or come take a class. judy
The Lampshop has Drum wire tops up to 18" wide. They are considering getting larger ones. I can order them custom, but wowy they are super expensive. shipping is nasty steep for oversized light weight shipping.
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