Victorian Lampshades: Frame to Frindge

At long last the video is complete! Thank you for your patience while I dealt with my face... (long story). I am making this episode available for all tiers due to the fact that the winner of this month's Minute Murder Mystery will be receiving a bare frame as the prize. If the winner is from the first tier, they will need the detailed instructions to create the shade. To all the first-tier Patrons, enjoy this sample the craziness that is The Slightly Sinister Academy of Crafts! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! A detailed supply list is below. Good Luck!

FRAME BUILDING SUPPLIES:

· 120V Spot Welder: Harbor Freight ($159) https://www.harborfreight.com/welding/welders/120v-spot-welder-61205.html

· 1/8th (8guage) steel rod/wire (uncoated): Ace Hardware ($3/each)

· Safety glasses: Home Depot ($11) https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-SecureFit-400-Black-Neon-Green-with-Clear-Anti-Fog-Lenses-Safety-Glasses-SF400C-WV-6/206346281

· Face shield: Home Depot ($24) https://www.homedepot.com/p/ERB-E12-Black-Deluxe-Headgear-System-Meets-ANSI-Z87-1-15160/301851872

· Metal file set: Home Depot ($15) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Multi-Purpose-File-Set-10-Piece-H10PCFS/206313272

· Bolt cutters or Coping saw: Home Depot ($9) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-FATMAX-6-in-Coping-Saw-STHT15106/311328275

· Welder’s “helping hands”: Optional, but sort of necessary if you don’t have anyone to help you operate the spot welder.

· Ring roller: Harbor Freight $79.99

· Pliers or channel locks

· Sharpie marker

SHADE FINISHING SUPPLIES:

· ½ cotton tape: Amazon ($8) https://www.amazon.com/Herringbone-Ribbon-Natural-Webbing-Binding/dp/B0876KF61H/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=1%2F2+in+cotton+tape&qid=1634242173&sr=8-2

· 1 yard of silk fabric of your choice (NON STRETCHY FABRIC)

· 1 yard of tule or lace for accent panels (Accent fabric depends on your design)

· Gimp braid trim: Joannes or online. Get enough to cover ALL SEAMS if you are not sewing solid pieces together. The Gimp braid will finish your fabric edges and hide your seams.

· 12 fringe trim: Quantity depends of size of shade and what you put fringe on. Pack of 5 yard, if you don’t see a color you like, buy white and dye it. 5 yards of 12” Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Expo-International-Yards-Chainette-Fringe/dp/B00OI268L6/ref=sr_1_5?crid=DRP618R2GQ4S&dchild=1&keywords=12+inch+fringe+trim&qid=1634243014&sr=8-5

· Tassels and beaded trim optional

· Gutterman hand Quilting thread

· Standard sewing needle (avoid large needle size and eye, you do not want to create too large of holes in your delicate fabric)

· Magna-Tac glue ($15) https://www.amazon.com/Magna-Tac-809-8-Ounces/dp/B003NTZM9Y/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=magna-tac&qid=1634242710&sr=8-1

· Small sharp fabric scissors (curved tips are ideal)

· If doing a “sugar shade” you will need glass microbeads and mod-podge

You will find the PDF templates for the Shaggy Blossom lampshade in the Academy Vault

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