| Beaded lamp shades can look absolutely stunning in | | | | They look absolutely gorgeous and are a favorite of |
| your home. They carry a charm that can do wonders | | | | many. They can appear subtle, and at the same time |
| to just about any room. They look vibrant and make | | | | gorgeous. |
| the whole ambiance lively. | | | | For the more creative and artistic, why not make your |
| If you decide on beaded lamp shades to decorate | | | | own shades? Follow these tips to make beaded lamp |
| your home, you have plenty of options to choose | | | | shades: |
| from. There are a lot of designs that are available and | | | | Obviously you need to get hold of a shade to start |
| you can select anyone of them and be happy with the | | | | with. You can either buy a new one, or you can even |
| result. | | | | use one that you have. Cover the metal frame of the |
| Types Of Beaded Lamp Shades | | | | shade with plastic. You can even get plastic covers |
| Beaded shades are of the following types. | | | | that look like a floral ribbon is you want to get really |
| - Victorian | | | | fancy. |
| - Beaded lamp fringe | | | | If not, satin material or cotton ribbon covers are also |
| - Beaded chandelier shades | | | | good enough. You also need a trim to cover the |
| You can even transform ordinary shades into beaded | | | | bottom of the shade. You need to ensure that the trim |
| lamp shades. | | | | that you purchase is strong enough to hold the fringe. |
| Where Should You Place Your Shade? | | | | The trim has loops in it. This will ensure that there is |
| Beaded shades are extremely decorative pieces of | | | | space between the fringes and they don't form |
| art. If you want to show off your shade you can place | | | | clusters. |
| it in or near the center of the room. A great shade | | | | You have to carefully regulate the spacing between |
| deserves to be in a place where it will be seen and | | | | the beads. Cut the trim in equal measurements to |
| not in some distant corner. | | | | cover edge of the shade. Fix the beads to the lower |
| Beaded shades enhance the beauty of your bed | | | | part of the edge. Make knots using thread so that they |
| room when placed by the bed side. You can also | | | | remain fixed to the edge. Sow the beads to the fabric |
| keep them in the center of your living room. Expand | | | | of the lamp shade. |
| your creativity and try different locations. Move them | | | | You should not sow through the holes. Make designs in |
| around and find what works best. | | | | with the beads. Follow one type of designing pattern. |
| Lynne Quinn Beaded Lamp Shades | | | | Then when your guests comment on how great the |
| These are a special type of Victorian beaded shade. | | | | shade looks you can tell them you made it yourself. |