Decoupage makes custom lighting easy and inexpensive.
See how we turned a plain white drum shade into gorgeous watercolor floral decor.
Finding the perfect lighting fixture for a room can be tough.
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Take matters into your own hands by crafting one yourself!
Use spare fabric from curtains or find a design you love to spruce up a plain white drum shade.
This easy DIY project is fun to make and even better for your wallet.
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Get started this weekend with our step-by-step instructions.
Flip fabric on thedrum shade, and then lightly coat with another layer of decoupage medium.
Use a flat decoupage medium (avoid one with a sheen).
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Repeat until drum shade is covered with desired amount of fabric.
Add Bias Tape
Use fabric glue to adhere bias tape to top and bottom of drum shade.
First dab glue onto tape, then use your finger to spread glue across fabric.
Press and hold firmly on drum shade, folding over the edges.
Move slowly as you work around the drum, taking time to press the bias tape to the edges.
Hang Shade
Once the glue has dried, you’re ready to hang the drum shade.
Thread the pendant light kit through the middle of the shade, according to package instructions.
Screw in a lightbulb, and admire your hard work!
