Return new life to old lampshade unnecessary in the country

Surely, everyone in the country in the shed or attic stray unwanted and forgotten lampshade that can transform, spending some of your personal time. This will create a truly exclusive thing, that's for sure, after such radical changes will not gather dust somewhere in a dark corner.

Vintage lampshade, inherited more from your granny

Method № 1. the cloth

To decorate the lampshade will need:

• the cloth;
• glue;
• needles and thread;
• a small piece of colored fabric;
• paper patterns;
• centimeter and a ruler.

Dull design lampshade

The work plan:

1. Make a pattern. Before it is necessary to measure the length of the lower and upper circumferential lampshade centimeter. Do not forget about the height of the wedge. Next do the remaining pattern for the other wedges not shown.
2. Add wedges ready to lampshade, glue them strong and thick glue that is not absorbed into the fabric.
3. Carve out 2 times more wedges single color.
4. Sew the wedges from the wrong side. Turn out on the front side and iron.
5. Sew together at the sides of the wedges.
6. Sew monochrome to color wedges by wrapping them around 1-1.5 cm inside.
7. Sheathe the top and bottom of one color in the thread color of the lampshade.

The final work result

Method № 2. Paper

To decorate the lampshade paper can approach everything - it is unnecessary newspapers, magazines, ordinary notebook or notepad, old book or napkin.

The main instruments are:

• frame, that is an old lampshade;
• scissors;
• glue.

All work is done in the technique of decoupage. Thanks to this method of decoration you can create your own shade exclusive to the envy of its neighbors in the country.

But note that such material should be used only when the large diameter of the lampshade and, together with economy light bulbs! Because under these conditions you will protect your home from fire, as light bulbs and paper have become hot property.

Decor lampshade made in the art decoupage

Method № 3. Plastic disposable plates

Remained disposable dishes after a picnic? There is an option of decorating the old lamp using disposable plates. It looks so wonderful lampshade is simply amazing!

Required tools:

• old lamp shade, ie the frame;
• disposable plates;
• scissors;
• glue gun.

Work is carried out very quickly and does not require a lot of attention: each plate is cut in half and glue to the lampshade.

Lampshade decorated with disposable plates

Method № 4. Film photos

Probably, many remember the Polaroid camera 600 of the 90, who was making film shots. Now the era of technology has moved forward, so there is the modern equivalent. These photos instantly manifested help you in decorating a lampshade-dreams. Such a method is clearly to attract the attention of visitors, friends and loved ones. The lampshade of the photos will be a highlight of the interior and expensive thing beloved garden.

The lampshade of the photos instantly displays

Lampshade of motion-picture film

Method № 5. "Knitted" lampshade

This shade will illuminate not only the house but also your soul. You can choose to link the jumper, but you can use an old sweater. This lampshade is definitely warm you on a cold winter evening.

Good-looking design of the luminaire

Shade creating a certain atmosphere in the country. It all depends on the color, material and space. These little things turn the cottage into a cozy and comfortable place to relax. In this article, you learned how you can transform an old lampshade, using all-just imagination and available materials.