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Handmade lampshade ideas. Let’s create a stylish interior!

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Lampshades that help with dimming are also popular as interior decor, aren’t they?

Some of you might be thinking about making one by hand to match your room’s atmosphere.

In this article, we’ll introduce DIY lampshade ideas.

There are ideas using a variety of materials like washi paper, wooden skewers, paper clay, fabric, and string.

Many can be made with items from 100-yen shops or from scrap materials, so if you’re looking for craft ideas for kids, feel free to use these as a reference.

Handmade lampshade ideas: Let’s create stylish interior decor! (11–20)

snowman lampshade

[100-yen shop DIY] Super cute snowman lampshade ⛄️

snowman lampshade

Let me introduce the “Snowman Lampshade.” First, take a glass jar—you can even get one at a 100-yen shop—and attach tracing paper to it with tape.

Next, decorate it with snowman parts.

The key point is the hat made from fluffy yarn.

Stick double-sided tape onto thick paper and form it into a circle.

Make sure it’s not smaller than the jar, or the hat won’t fit.

Wrap the base with yarn, trim it into shape with scissors, and the hat is complete.

It’s a charming piece that warms the heart with its handmade touch.

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lampshade

I tried making a lampshade! Perfect for a summer vacation project—my child and I had fun making it together 😊

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Here’s a lampshade idea that also works as room decor.

Brush glue mixed with water onto an inflated balloon, then stick on small torn pieces of washi paper.

For sturdiness, layer the washi several times until the balloon’s color isn’t very visible.

Be sure to leave an opening where the light will go.

Since washi is white, use tissue paper if you want to add color.

Once it’s completely dry, pop the balloon and remove it, then secure a wire along the inside edge of the opening for the light to finish it off.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced some DIY lampshade ideas.

Did you find a lampshade design that would suit your room? The paper-based types are easy to customize to your own style, so they’re great for children’s crafts, too.

For adults, try tackling slightly more challenging ideas like weaving with jute twine or making one with tsumami-zaiku (pinching craft)!