Gomes is an expert on making lamp shades, a “craft that has enabled me to develop my interest in fabric, color, design, trim, and embellishment.” In this reference book, she distills her 15 years of ...

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Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she’ll be joining us to share a crafting ...

This colorful DIY turns an ordinary lamp into a one-of-a-kind statement piece using mosaic tiles and a little creativity.

Custom lampshades sure sound like an enticing idea until you see the price tags, so what about customizing them yourself? Start by picking up a standard lamp shade in the dimensions you need—and yes, ...

Oscar Piccolo had been experimenting with pleated paper lampshades for about a year when the designs went viral on Instagram. From his school in London, the Sicilian design student had regularly ...