Designer Melissa Howes-Vitek explains how metal leaf shapes can be wired together to create an attractive craftsman-style lampshade. Materials:
Metal lampshade frame
Gold spray paint
Metal oak leaves in large and small sizes
Wire cutters
Small clamps
Household glue suitable for metal
Frosted or colored light bulb
Acorns
- Apply a coat of gold spray paint to the metal lampshade frame (figure A).
- Wire large metal oak leaves to the vertical spokes and around the top and bottom edges of the metal lampshade frame (figure B).
- Use wire cutters to trim the end wires off smaller leaves, and glue them from leaf to leaf to form a cutwork pattern. Hold in place with small clamps until dry (figure C).
- Glue acorns to the shade to cover unfinished-looking areas of dried glue.
- Use a frosted light bulb or a colored bulb in green or amber to reduce glare and give the effect of an authentic arts and crafts lamp.
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