Project Information
This is my first attempt at making a lampshade. I needed one for that red cedar lamp I made a while back and did some research on the shape and sized it should be for the shape and size of the lamp.
It is 5" diameter at the top and 15" diameter at the bottom and the 10 3/16" staves are 9 1/2" long. I made a drill fixture for all the 1/8" holes and found some 1/16 round real leather lacing to connect all the staves. I first connected them all through the middle holes and then I welded two 1/8" steel rings for the top and bottom to tie the staves to- to keep the round shape. It came out kind of hokey but I think I'll keep it being the first attempt.
I'm thinking a glue in wood ring at the top and bottom with the right angle cut on it might be easier???
It is finished with Danish Oil and clear gloss lacquer
It is 5" diameter at the top and 15" diameter at the bottom and the 10 3/16" staves are 9 1/2" long. I made a drill fixture for all the 1/8" holes and found some 1/16 round real leather lacing to connect all the staves. I first connected them all through the middle holes and then I welded two 1/8" steel rings for the top and bottom to tie the staves to- to keep the round shape. It came out kind of hokey but I think I'll keep it being the first attempt.
I'm thinking a glue in wood ring at the top and bottom with the right angle cut on it might be easier???
It is finished with Danish Oil and clear gloss lacquer