Material list:
- Clean lamp base
- Fabric of your choice
- Scissors
- Fabric glue or hot glue
- Pearl/coloured beads
- Optional: tweezers
Instructions:
1. Cover the work surface with newspaper or a heat protective mat and make sure the lampshade is clean and dry.
2. Cut the fabric into strips of your choice of width. To prevent frayed edges you can lightly seal the end of the fabric with heat or apply a thin layer of glue.
3. Fold and pinch the fabric into small pleats as you go, creating a ruffled effect. This step is arguably the longest step because you need to wait for the glue to set and make sure the folds dry in the desired shape before moving on.
4. Apply the glue to the top edge of the fabric and press it onto the lamp. Continue layering ruffles until the lamp is covered to your liking and wait until the glue has set.
5. Using tweezers (or your fingers), carefully stick the beads along the seams of the fabric strips. Space pearls evenly along the ruffle seams or scatter them randomly for a softer look. Hold each bead briefly until set. You can also add plastic flowers or other stickers to the lamp.
6. Check for any loose edges or beads and secure them with additional glue. It's optional to also lightly fluff the ruffles with your fingers if you want a fuller look.
