Handy Dandy Lamp Shade
DIY lampshades don't have to be frilly and tacky...they can be efficient! This Handy Dandy Lamp Shade not only dims strong light, but acts as a storage unit for pens, glasses, or other little things.
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteIn an evening
MaterialsRecycled Materials
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Old pair of jeans
- Old lampshade
- Lamp base
- Spray Adhesive
- Hot Glue Gun
- Glue Sticks
- Scissors
Handy Dandy Lamp Shade
Recycled Jeans Lamp Shade Instructions
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Gather the materials that you will use to recover the lampshade.
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Cut the fabric to size by cutting the legs off of the jeans, then to the size of the lampshade. Cut these in different sections to cover the shade properly. Cut the bottom hem of the jeans off to make a finished edge on the top of the lamp shade.
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Spray the Spray Adhesive on the back of the fabric.
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Place the fabric onto the lampshade, line up the bottom edge and smooth over so that there are no bumps in the cloth.
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Use the inside seem of the jeans as the finished edge for the bottom of the lamp shade.
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Trim the excess material from the top of the shade.
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Aline and hot glue the edges so they stay in place.
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Cut a back pocket around the edge (leaving it a pocket).
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Hot glue the back of the pocket and place it on the lampshade.
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Use the bottom hem of the blue jean leg and hot glue it around the top of the lamp to give it a finished edge.