Doily Lamp

It's time to give the dated doily a facelift - and what better way than really highlighting the unique lace patterns in a lamp! 

It took me a few tries, but after a bit of troubleshooting I've put together here an easy-to-follow tutorial so you can make your own Doily Lamp, as seen on reMade USA. Enjoy!

Step 1 Materials and Set-Up

 For this project you will need:

• Doilies - I recommend getting more than you think you might need. Balloons are big, and it's nice to have flexibility with where you place the doilies on your lamp. I found all of mine on Ebay (search for lot sales of doilies, and you'll find a lot of options), and I'll bet yard and estate sales would also have plenty.
• Wallpaper glue - After a few tries with different glues, I can confidently say that wallpaper glue will be your best choice. I found a powder at my local hardware store, and mixed it much thicker than the directions stated, so it had a slightly-more-liquidy-than-jello consistency. On my first try I used a watered down wood glue, and this proved to be too sensitive to a humid environment. After 1 night of San Francisco fog and open windows, it collapsed on itself. Not cool.
• 3 ft round balloon - Sizing is optional, but you don't want the lampshade to run too close to the bulb itself. I recommend using a cold energy-efficient bulb, and not to risk any burning or melty glue. If you can't find a 3 ft balloon at your local party store, they're easy to get online. Round balloons tend to be thicker (read: stronger) than the standard oblong balloons, and so are less likely to pop. But might as well get 2...and not risk it.
• Large paint brush - one that you won't mind getting a bit gluey

Optional:
latex gloves
spray starch
string for hanging - and some apparatus to do so. I used a ladder.

Comments

[mreeves j]

not sure how to install the lighting to the shade, any tips?

[TheNailDutchess]

This is just awesome! Thanks for sharing :0)

[craftknowitall]

Wow, I tried doing this with crocheted snow flakes. I wish I would have seen your instructable first! It would have saved me some grief. You did fantastic!

[rifakungen]

Hehe, that's a pretty fun idea! :D good job!

[Penolopy Bulnick]

So adorable!

[mikeasaurus]

Fun lamp. I feel like this would make a fine addition to any retirement home.