Galvanized Steel Drum Lamp Rings for DIY Lamps (12 Diameter)

Crafting a custom drum lampshade is remarkably easy, contrary to what you might expect. Avoid settling for an expensive lampshade that doesn't suit your style. Making a lampshade is far simpler than you might think, and DIY gives you the freedom to use any color, size, and pattern you desire. With a touch of creativity and just an hour of your time, you can create a totally custom, unique drum lamp shade that you'll be proud to own.

The entire process, from start to finish, will take you one hour (with an additional hour for the glue to fully dry). All you need are Lampshade Rings, Adhesive Pressure-Sensitive Styrene, and a Lampshade Glue Kit (sold separately or as a lampshade kit set), and you'll be ready to make a lampshade you'll love.

Lampshade Rings by I Like That Lamp are made of strong, galvanized steel with sturdy welds. They're designed for creating custom DIY drum lampshades. The European fitter lampshade rings are used on lamps with European-style electrical sockets, which are threaded on the outside. These fitters are commonly found on imported lamps, such as those from IKEA. The fitters thread directly onto a lamp's socket and are held in place by a screwing cap.

The Lampshade Rings can be integrated into the top of a lampshade (for pendant and hanging light fixtures) or the bottom (for sconce, table, and floor lamps). To make a lampshade you'll adore, you'll need (sold separately or together as a lampshade kit) Lampshade Rings, Adhesive Pressure-Sensitive Styrene, and a Lampshade Glue Kit.

The Lampshade Rings set includes two rings: one plain ring and one with a European or Euro fitter. The European fitter on this set has an inner circle width of 1 and 5/8 inches, and the lampshade fitter is dropped 1/2 inch below the circular ring.

The Adhesive Pressure-Sensitive Styrene is the plastic material used for making high-quality lampshades. Now, you can create your own lamp shade with this self-adhesive styrene sheet. Reveal the adhesive backing on the styrene by peeling back a release liner, then simply apply fabric or paper to the styrene for a professional, designer-looking lampshade.

The Lampshade Glue Kit includes a 1 OZ bottle of tacky lampshade glue, a wooden molding stick, and binder clips for your DIY lampshade project. This specialty glue is formulated to provide the right level of tack and adhesion for DIY lampshade making projects. It is non-toxic and water-based, and it will dry clear.

The result is a totally custom, unique drum lamp shade that you can be proud of. The easiest way to find the perfect lampshade to enhance your home's decor style is to make one yourself. From start to finish, making your own lampshade will take an hour of your time, whether you're a seasoned crafter or a complete novice. Why not find a fabulous fabric to blend with (or exactly match) your bedroom or living room upholstery for a fully coordinated look? Or get really creative and use other materials - try out some wallpaper, faux fur, or jute twine for a truly unique design.

By combining these lampshade rings with adhesive styrene and a lampshade glue kit, you can make your own unique lamp shade in less than an hour. The only additional supplies you'll need are scissors or a rotary cutter, a measuring tape or ruler, a pencil, and, of course, your favorite fabric to cover your lampshade with.

Whether you have beautiful lighting with an old, shabby lampshade that needs replacement, or you found the most unique antique lamp and never found the right shade accessory to finish it off in style, these replacement hardware parts allow you to repair a lampshade or create a brand new one from scratch.

Our range of metal circular lampshade frame supports are available in a choice of sizes and fittings. Select a European fitter for European, IKEA, and Target lamps in sizes 8-18" diameter, or a US style Spider fitter in sizes 10-18" diameter for lamps that have harps. Both styles create an attractive circular drum lampshade suitable for modern table, floor, or pendant lights.

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