Diy Floral Lampshade

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  Step 1

  First, decide the size (length and width) of the lampshade. The lampshade I made is arch shaped, 15 inches tall and 7 inches wide. I had to cut out a cardboard piece of 15 X 20 inches and bend 12 inches into an arch shape. Make sure to keep an inch extra while cutting the width because you'll have to glue and join the sides.

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  Step 2

  Now it's time to design. Take a pencil and draw some floral patterns on the cardboard piece (on the 12 inch part).

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  Step 3

  When you're done drawing the flowers, take an anti cutter and carefully cut the sides of the flowers. Don't cut out the flowers, only cut the sides, keeping them joined in the middle. You can add more details if you want to. I added some dots by popping the cardboard.

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  Step 4

  Now, join the sides using super glue as shown in the picture.

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  Step 5

  After gluing the sides of the shade you have to make the base and the top. Cut out 3 arch shaped pieces (1 for the top and 2 for the base) out of cardboard and make sure to measure the size before cutting. You can design the top as well. Simply glue the top on the top of the shade.

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  Step 6

  Glue 2 arch shaped cardboard pieces together. Cut out a long strip of cardboard and glue it around them.

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  Step 7

  I painted the flowers with golden glitter paint.

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  Step 8

  Now attach the lighting system with the base of the lampshade and place the shade over it and DONE! Turn the light on to see the beautiful floral shades!

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