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  Cindy Taylor

Cindy is the owner of Dolman & Taylor specialist curtain and blind makers. She has over 15 years of experience, curtain making, blind making, working with fabrics and making soft furnishings. In the videos she clearly explains and demonstrates the methods and techniques used in her workroom .

How to make -
A Coolie (Cone) Lampshade
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Step 1: Prepare the Fabric Panel
In the kit you'll find
  • 1   Lampshade lining panel (adhesive backed)
  • 2   Frame rings (one with holder)
  • 1   Roll of frame tape
  • 1   Packing tool
  • 1   Set of instructions
You will also need your fabric, scissors and fabric glue if you are applying a trim.

PREPARE THE FABRIC

  • Press your fabric .
  • Cut the fabric panel down to a workable size* taking into account the positioning of any pattern on the shade.
  • Place the fabric face down on the table.
  • Check you are happy with the fabric's grain and the position of a stripe or pattern.
  • Mark a start position of the liner on the fabric with a pencil, to make sure the liner is contained within the fabric when layed out flat.
  • Smooth the fabric out flat (tape it down onto the table with masking tape or use clamps if necessary).
This video shows
  • Making a drum shaped lampshade plus differences for a cone shaped shade .
  • Pressing the fabric.
  • Marking out the fabric.