Hmmmm….meh. I tired of this too after a few months. Those bare-fake-Edison bulbs just weren’t doing anything for me. So today, I decided to cover them in burlap. What’s our niche’s mantra? When in doubt? Burlap to the rescue! Isn’t that it? No? Quatrefoil to the rescue? Vinyl? White slipcovers?
Anyhow, I took down all my nakey cage lights and dressed them today. I avoid sewing at all costs and don’t do patterns either. So to cover the large “shade” which is really just a large wire basket, I wrapped it in burlap and clipped it tight around the edges like so.
Next, I trimmed the excess fabric.
For the center, I traced around the outside of the basket, cut the burlap, and then glue-gunned it all together. Yes, glue-gunned is my latest verb. And OUCH! Burlap is extremely porous and I nearly blistered all fingers making these shades!
I wanted my “basket liners” on the inside of my shades. Here is a close up of the glued edge. It’s not perfect, but you can’t tell thast from a distance. So let’s back up by all means!
And this picture doesn’t do it justice, but the texture of the burlap looks fantastic when lit up.
(For those about to comment that it’s a fire hazard, be sure to buy this stuff and spray your burlap with it.)
Next, it was time to cover the pendant shades.
I’m really liking the look and loving that with some fabric and creativity you can create “new” lighting for yourself too!
Well, you know I am going to love this because I love burlap! It looks great! I have a floor lamp in the guest house I am hoping to do something similar with. I just need an old wire lamp shade and some linen.
If you get tired of the burlap, cover it in dropcloths.
See you soon.
These are just great, Beth. I love what you did with them.
And its heat safe? because I so love this. SO SO SO LOVE THIS! great job! Jen
Good job! Are you feeling like a smart cookie? You oughta be!
NEVER MIND see the Fabric Fire Guard, AWESOME!
Very cool!
They look fantastic, Beth! I had no idea that there was even such a thing as No Burn Fabric Fire Gard! Where'd you buy it?
They turned out really cute!
so? where did you get that 'basket' looking light in your kitchen the big one? I L_O_V_E that one and I'd like to just turn an old basket right into a light now;)
They look AWESOME, and your line "for those about to comment that they're a fire hazard" made me smile. And you know why.
Can't wait to hang out and laugh with you Bethy-poo!
When I think you can't come up with more… BAM! You do something super cool and amazing! Love it!
These look great! I love the way they look lit up especially. And that spray is genius. I'll have to keep that in mind if I ever do any projects like this.
These look terrific!!! Very creative solution to your dilema!!! I love them! XO, Pinky
Beth,
they look great, I am so not happy with my light fixture over my kitchen table and it is only a few months old. I have been trying to get enough of these vintage lamp shade frames that I have found, but can't find enough. Thanks for the inspiration to do something to make it look better. Have a great night, Laura
Being a burlap lover… I adore these. Great tip with the spray
LOVE it!!
Yeah they definitely look better with some clothes on! Loving the look.
I wish you and your glue gun burns a speedy recovery!!
How wonderful! love 'em
Robin
All Things Heart and Home!
This turned out so cute! I love the feel of your kitchen now. The shades accent the new color so well.
It turned out so cute! Love texture!
Beautiful! And the fire hazard comment made me laugh because my face was all squished up thinking,"is that going to catch on fire?" and then voila, a picture of that fire retardant came up. Hilarious. And the comment about it's nice to have some clothes made me laugh, too. They are simply beautiful, and fun! I will tell you though that I love tiffany lighting, and have a ton of it in my house. I'm old school, what can I say?
These are so cute! Burlap has definitely become my go-to fabric also. Thanks for the tip on the No Burn spray.
Oh, I love, love, love! It is true that burlap makes everything better!
Great job using fabric, without having to sew it
yay!
Seriously cool!
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Very cool – love them!
You are soooo clever, girl! These are gorgeous! I'm floored you created the wire part too out of normal lampshades!
I had to feature you on SNS #66's sidebar this weekend.
Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
I'm a new follower and I'm working on a project with burlap too. Your lamp shade is a really different idea for burlap. Visit Mel's Cabin for a follow-up post and enjoy a cup of coffee with me.
Beth I am lovin the burlap shades – they look fabulous with the wire. Fantastic update. Have a safe trip this week – I sure wish I was off with all you girls! Tell everyone I said hi! Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase – I greatly appreciate it. I'll be featuring this today. Hope you have a wonderful week ~ Stephanie Lynn
Hi Bet, This is the reason I love to visit you!! You are one very creative lady. I love the burlap cages.
Hugs,
Sherry
Hello Beth,
Now this is one "cool" idea…love it! Come by and show it off at my NTT party.
Blessings,
Linda
Glad I read this. I am recovering my lampshade with burlap and never even thought about the fire hazard! Thanks for the tip. Where do you buy that stuff?
Hi Beth! I've put together a round up of crafts using burlap on Craft Gossip today and included your project.
You can see it here
http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/6-pretty-burlap-projects/