How to make a unique paper lampshade

If you want a unique and pretty lampshade that also doesn't break the bank, then you should gather up 2 sheets of your favorite paper and make this cute paper lampshade. It will dress up any room and give it an edgy, non-traditional look. Not bad considering it will take you only 10 minutes and the materials are probably already in your house. Ready, get set, go!

Materials - 2 pieces of pretty 12 x 12 paper (I found a big pack at Ross for $5); scissors ($2); clear tape ($1); clear Contact paper ($5.68); pencil ($0.50)

Time - 10 minutes

Note: For the base, I just used an ugly brass colored one that I already had. I spray painted it white with Krylon Fusion spray paint. 

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Step 1 Tape 2 pieces of pretty paper together on one side.

Flip it around and tape the outside, so that you are reinforcing both sides of the paper. 

(FYI: When you are choosing the pieces of paper, hold them up to the light to see if you still like how they look.)

Comments

[tinker234]

hey could i make a circle one and paint it like a planet

[princess atiitude]

hey the method was quiet easy and i followed but i got stucked in one step. when the contact sheet z attaced to the paer sheet ,how we are going to attach this upper paper cylinder to the brass atand???plz ans.

[31diy]

Hi! So glad you tried this! You need to make sure the lamp base has a harp on it. That way, the contact paper rests on the metal harp and doesn't touch the light bulb. I explain this in a bit better detail on my blog here: http://31diy.blogspot.com/2010/07/tutorial-how-to-make-unique-paper.html

Good luck! Let me know if you have any other questions. ;)

Lauren

[westfw]

You might want to consider some sort of fireproofing. I've seen or heard of several types of lamps failing in ways that emitted sparks...

[31diy]

That's a good point. I would at least recommend that no one leave the light on when away from home. Also, make sure the bulb you're using does not exceed the maximum watts printed on the lamp base. That is a fire hazard regardless of the lampshade.