Ribbon lampshade

By Spotlight

Here’s an ‘illuminating’ idea to consider next time you think a room needs a little pick-me-up!

Final Result

Materials

• lampshade & base (12cm diameter cylinder shade x 18cm high)
• 15m in total of assorted 10mm wide ribbons
• tape measure/ruler
• scissors
• optional - fabric glue

Step 1

Cut ribbons into 55cm lengths. To calculate ribbon lengths for a different shade, measure height of shade, double it and add 20cm.

Step 2

Thread ribbon through inside of lampshade, one at a time, tying the ends together in a knot at base of the shade.

Step 3

Leaving a 5mm gap between each ribbon, continue tying ribbons working around the whole lampshade. Trim ends of ribbons on an angle to prevent fraying.

Handy Hint

Ribbon knots can be secured to lampshade with a dab of fabric glue if desired.