ZoeCraftDesigns

Generally larger lamp bases need larger shades and smaller lamps need smaller shades.

A perfectly fitting shade should hide the bulb holder underneath, our base rings offer a 4cm drop from light fitting to the base ring, or you can choose your height position with a shade carrier

The height of the lampshade should be about two thirds the height of the lamp base.

The lampshade should be the wider than the widest part of the lamp base.

The width of the lampshade (diameter at the bottom) should be roughly equal to the height of the lamp base.

This shade is suitable for use with a UK/EU lamp base or with a ceiling pendant. Please choose your required orientation from the drop-down options.

Ceiling shades have the fitting at the top (only suitable for ceiling pendants or for lamps where the bulb is 'hanging down'), and lamp or table/floor shades are suitable for UK and EU table or floor lamps where the fitting is at the bottom of the shade.

I make the lampshades using ‘utility rings’ which are made to fit any UK fitting (B22) or EU (E27). It comes with an adapter that enables it to work with both fittings.

The fitting in the centre of the lampshade sits about 4 cm up from the bottom of a lampshade for a lamp, or 4 cm down from the top of a ceiling pendant lampshade.

I always recommend using an LED light bulb.

(If you want to use it with traditional incandescent light bulbs I’d recommend low energy one for small shades, max 40 Watt for medium size shades and max 60 Watt for larger lamp shades.)

The white inner lining diffuse the light through the fabric and throws out more light from the shade.

Metallic linings do not allow much light through compared to the white lining. The light will tend to glow from the top and bottom of the shade with a tone of the lining colour.

Light from lampshades lined with Metallic linings will give a hue depending on the colour of the chosen lining.

Gold linings projects a warm, yellower glow out from the inside of the shade. Copper lining casts a warm reddish glow.

Also keep in mind that the thicker velvet fabrics won’t allow much light to pass through the shade either.

Yes, the self-adhesive lampshade panel is engineered for lampshade making, fire resistant, complies with BS EN 60598-1-2008, the British Standard for Luminaries and passed the glow wire test carried out by the Lighting Association.
Any fabric, textile or paper that is laminated to the panel will become fire resistant.

Sure, I’m happy to send a small sample of the fabric to you! Please send me a message here on Etsy.

Most of the shades on my website are drum and oval shades, I can make various shapes including Empire, Coolie, etc. I can always change the height on drum and oval shades, however tapered shades will require a template to be drawn which will add a bit of time.

If the fabric used on the lampshade is plain, like plain velvets I do not need to know whether it is for a lamp or ceiling pendant as it can be used either way round.

Any lampshade with a directional pattern, I will need to know the fitting type to make sure the pattern is facing the right way.

The Table lamp fittings attach at the bottom of the shade and the Ceiling pendant fittings attach at the top of the shade.

Please remember to check you ordered the correct orientation on your order confirmation. If it’s incorrect, please let me know as soon as possible by messaging me.

I aim to despatch all orders within 7 business days of you placing your order, most of the time even sooner.

However, during busy times, please allow up to 2 weeks for your items to be dispatched and additional 2-4 working days for the delivery.

If you need your lampshade urgently, please send me a message and I will do my best to accommodate your request.

All UK orders are then sent via tracked and signed for services with Royal Mail or Parcelforce, depending on lampshade size. You should receive an automatic e-mail with the tracking number once your order has been despatched, and you should allow for a couple of days for delivery.