Shed some light on the whole DIY situation...

Sometimes people don't know they have it in them until they try. If you had asked me 5 years ago to get my hands stuck into a lamp shade, I would have given the best look of confusion and said "What?"

Not only do I deal with decorative elements on a day to day basis, it also becomes important to get familiar with the terminology.

I was asked to repair on old lamp in the shop today. I was given all the tools and sent on my way!
I learnt that the trim on a shade is also known as 'gimp'. I discovered that Copydex is the choice of adhesive when attaching the gimp to the rim of the shade. And I learnt the art of 'slow and steady' wins the race.

The attention to detail were required to ensure a smooth and proper finish.
I started off on a practice shade just to get my hand and eye ready.

Here, I measured the size of gimp I needed and cut it to size. I just practiced along the top edge of the shade.














Once I had the correct measurments, it was time to apply it.
Using a paint brush and about a large teaspoon size of Copydex, I was well on my way to creating magic (Or as I like to think of it).

Even the glue is quite quickly drying, it was suggested to me to maybe hold it in place for around 30 seconds to best secure a grip

All the practice with the green gimp left me and well and prepared for the task I was set out to complete initially.

The gimp was used to hide any undesirable joint edges as well as give an old lampshade a mimi makeover.

Say hello to the pink beauty that was born under my careful supervision. And its only fair to say what a proud parent I am!



And who knows, a lampshade today...... the Sistine Chapel tomorrow. Watch this Space!!