Project
A Duo of Dyed Shades
Bound together, two generic (and affordable) lampshades transform into a modern silhouette that is reminiscent of Isamu Noguchi’s paper lanterns. The shape works well on a floor lamp as well as a task lamp.

Photography: Lucas Allen
Source: Martha Stewart Living, September 2013
Introduction
Sources
Ollsta shades, 11", in Beige, $10 each, ikea-usa.com
Magna-Tac 809 glue, by Beacon, $4, amazon.com
Stretch grosgrain ribbon (EB007 52), by Shindo, $4.50 a meter, 212-868-9311
Hemma tablelamp base, 14" tall, in Black, $10, ikea-usa.com
materials
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Fabric dye (optional)
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2 lampshades
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Magna-Tac 809 glue
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Center-creased ribbon
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Scissors
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Lamp base
steps
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Optional: Dye lampshades in a bath of hot water mixed with dye; let dry (see how-to). Carefully dot glue around bottom rim of one shade, and press other bottom rim against it. Let dry.
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With a dot of glue, fix end of ribbon onto a spot on glued center rim. Wrap ribbon all the way around the circumference, cut where it overlaps other end, and secure with another dot of glue.
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Attach to lamp base. (If using the Ollsta shades, first move bulb fitter of lower one to its side.)
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