Living spaces have become much more important over the last year and lighting is an essential element to set the right ambience and give your rooms a unique look. But have you given thought to the shades on your lamps?
Dannells’ Professional Lampshade Making Kits offer all you need in one box to make your own bespoke Lampshade with any fabric or wallpaper of your choice. Available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes they’re a blank canvas for you to add your choice of personal interior style. And if you have a creative streak and would like to generate some extra income, why not consider becoming a Professional Lampshade Maker? Many of Dannells’ customers, who start by making just one lampshade, have gone on to create sustainable and profitable businesses selling lampshades by adding their own unique creative twist and in addition host sociable, creative lampshade making workshops to grow their businesses.
Take Alison Bick, of Alison Bick Designs, who started making lampshades in 2017 using her bold and colourful digitally printed illustrations, inspired by her surroundings and family stories in Cornwall. Now a retailer and wholesaler, Alison’s business is continually diversifying, using Dannells’ varied product range.
‘I love the process of making and really enjoy seeing my designs emerge into the 3D format of a shade. I started making lampshades with individual kits from Dannells to add to my range of printed homewares and greeting cards, which I sold at local craft events. As online sales increased I bought the lampshade components in bulk from Dannells, which allowed me to sell wholesale and I now have five UK stockists who sell my lampshades.’
‘I’ve just begun to host small workshop groups, teaching people how to make lampshades using my fabric designs. The satisfaction I get from making lampshades is doubled by seeing the joy on someone’s face when they hold up a shade they have made themselves.’
Dannells’ Lampshade Making Workshop Packs contain everything students need to make professional handmade lampshades and are tailormade for running creative lampshade making workshops and events in both social and educational environments. Alison has been able to inspire and challenge her students, teaching them new creative skills as well as the desire to make their own stunning lampshades, possibly taking their first steps on the road to becoming Professional Lampshade Makers too.
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