A lampshade

During a few days of feeling a bit uninspired about working on any pieces, I picked up this old lampshade frame and decided to cover it. Some time ago I had started the wire-and-bead crochet below, and had meant to repaint the frame, but didn't have the paint. I decided it would look even better covered with coiled copper wire, of which I had plenty (cheap at the local electrical supplies shop). I don't think I have enough crochet, so will need to do some more.


Here is what I currently have and below I am holding it as it will be "sewn" (with thinner copper wire) onto the frame. It will look quite nice and best of all, will have cost very little. I found some marked down lampstands of beautifully turned wood at the same electrical supply shop and bought them without lampshades. So once the first is done, perhaps I'll feel encouraged enough to make another :)

I'll post a pic when it is done.



Edit 19 Dec 2006 - and here it is: