The Three Volume Compendium Of Lampshade Making

This book contains a detailed guide to the materials, frames and tools necessary to successful lampshade making. Complete with a wealth of information and detailed images, this text is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in embracing the exciting world of lampshade making as a new hobby. Chapters contained herein include: 'Materials', 'Sheepskin or Decorative Parchment', 'Parchment—Oiled', 'Old Deeds', 'Real Vellum', 'Buckram', 'Flock Paper', 'Trimmings', 'Pleated and Hole-Punched Parchments', 'Tools and Equipment', and 'Wire Frames'. This book has been elected for modern republication in the hope that its lessons shall continue to be of use for future generations, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction to the subject.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This vintage guidebook provides instructions on how to design and make lampshades. Illustrated with useful diagrams, it instructs the reader in the different types of frames and their construction, covering materials, making patterns, assembly and finishing techniques, and it remains a helpful and practical text for anyone interested in textiles, design and classic handicrafts. Contents of Part Two include: introduction; Preface; Chapter One: Purpose and function of lampshades; Chapter Two: Making lampshade frames; Chapter Three: Covering materials; Chapter Four: Making Patterns; Chapter Five: Simple Lampshades; Chapter Six: Lampshades with stitched covers; Chapter Seven: Fabric-covered lampshades; Chapter Eight: Stiff lampshade covers; Chapter Nine: Basketry lampshades; Chapter Ten: Table lamp bases; Chapter Eleven: Decorating lampshades. We are republishing this vintage text in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, complete with the original illustrations and a new introduction.

This classic guidebook instructs the reader on how to make and utilise lampshades and lighting. Extensively illustrated with useful diagrams, it explains the different types of lamps, typical materials, components and processes involved in lamp making and illumination, and remains an interesting text for anyone interested in design or the handicraft of lamp making today. Contents include: foreword; introduction; Part One - Basic Illumination; Part Two – The Lamp Base; Part Three – Lampshades; Part Four – Lamps and Lampshades; Conclusion. We are republishing this vintage text in a high quality, modern and affordable edition. It comes complete with a new introduction and features reproductions of the original artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains a detailed guide to the materials, frames, and tools necessary to successful lampshade making. Complete with a wealth of information and detailed images, this text is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in embracing the exciting world of lampshade making as a hobby. Chapters contained herein include: 'Materials', 'Sheepskin or Decorative Parchment', 'Parchment Oiled', 'Old Deeds', 'Real Vellum', 'Buckram', 'Flock Paper', 'Trimmings', 'Pleated and Hole-Punched Parchments', 'Tools and Equipment', and 'Wire Frames'. This book has been elected for modern republication in the hope that its lessons shall continue to be of use for future generations, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction to the subject."