How to Make A Paris Lamp
January 3rd, 2010 in blog, projects
When I saw this hanging lamp at the thrift store my first reaction was to walk away...laughing, but I decided I could hang something from it to replace the fringe and it might not look too bad. When I came up with the idea for panels I wasn't so sure how it would turn out and tried several things with the Paris paper before hitting on this stuff called Styrene that I bought at a sign shop. It is easy to cut (score and break) and had the right thickness to it. I knew it needed some weight to it so that it wouldn't curl or bend and this worked out pretty good. The trick was remembering the sequence of strips...whew!
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Comments (42)
I just had to post this on www.curbly.com It is fantastic!! You really are a gifted girl!! I hope this brings some traffic to your projects. shelly leer Posted: 9:08 am on January 29th
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Kenda Posted: 10:46 am on January 4th
Kthy Posted: 7:55 am on January 4th
Joanne Posted: 10:40 pm on January 3rd
Jim Posted: 9:01 pm on January 3rd
I love the "Paris" look lamp! Would love that hanging
in my computer room that has Country French accents.
A mighty smart woman you are...keep it up. Posted: 7:52 pm on January 3rd
You have created a masterpiece my dear. Simply MARV-elous. What a creative mind you have. This lamp is a sight to see and a work of art. Oooooo-la-LA!!!! gailmarie Posted: 7:28 pm on January 3rd
Her completed contemporary fixture with Parisian flair got us all thinking about the brassy chandelier frames we've come across over the years and wondering how we could get our hands on some of that styrene!
Thanks, Georgia, for this amazingly cool project! It is definitely deserving of a "Best Of 2009!" Wishing you and yours well in the New Year!
Candy
Posted: 9:58 pm on December 17th
Amy Posted: 11:26 pm on January 31st
you SO rock the junk, my little georgia peach :)
this is EXTREMELY yummy!! Posted: 1:58 am on January 17th
Lani Posted: 12:00 am on January 13th
This is THE BEST project to come out of your brilliant mind yet! It is so nicely done! And JMS'ers - it's even nicer in person. We stopped by for a hug on Saturday and saw in live and in person. 10 stars sister!
:-) JennyK Posted: 11:07 pm on January 12th
The Queen of Junk and lots of it! Posted: 9:13 pm on January 12th
Leah Posted: 3:01 pm on January 12th
I've got a lot of lampshades for projects - I might have to try something like this too!
Thanks for sharing!
Kathy Posted: 11:32 am on January 12th
PS Janis...knew you'd love the paper I chose! and Judi, I'm on my way...would love to go shopping with you in Texas!!! Posted: 2:46 pm on January 11th
Lovely, lovely, lovely. "Paris-Chic" it is!
Kari Posted: 11:26 am on January 11th
What insight and creativity you have girl!
Gretchen Posted: 8:11 pm on January 10th
Fabulous idea.
Patty B. Posted: 7:42 pm on January 10th
xojanis Posted: 6:36 pm on January 10th
Midge Posted: 6:17 pm on January 10th
Candy Posted: 5:22 pm on January 10th
LuAnn Posted: 5:08 pm on January 10th
Cindy Posted: 4:29 pm on January 10th
You have such an eye for seeing possibilities.....Come to Texas and I will take you shopping!!!!
Wonderful Job!
Judi Posted: 4:09 pm on January 10th
Georgia
Wow, is that a fantastic lamp. I cannot believe the
transformation. I would snap up the paris version in
a heartbeat. The fringe look however, I am sure I would
have passed on and not had your great insight.
Great job.
Carolyn Posted: 4:05 pm on January 10th
Take care
Sue Posted: 4:01 pm on January 10th