LAMPSHADE
YOU NEED:
•Small lampshade
•Sheet of synthetic parchment calligraphy paper large enough to fit around lampshade
•Acrylic paint or glaze, for printing
•Calligraphy pen or marker in desired permanent colour(s) (optional)
•Narrow satin ribbon or other trim to cover paper edges around top and bottom of shade
•Pencil and white craft glue
TO MAKE:
Note: Keep printing 4 cm (1-5/8 in) from 1 short edge to allow for overlap.
1. Wrap parchment around lampshade; with pencil trace top and bottom edges, then mark vertical "seam" line, adding 4 cm overlap to 1 seam edge. Open parchment flat.
2. Paint printing colour onto 1 side of article to be printed. Place on parchment, paint side down, cover with sheet of bond and print. Lift off bond and printing article. Repeat as desired. Let dry. Pen words on parchment if desired.
3. Cut printed parchment along pencil fines, wrap around shade and glue overlap. Glue ribbon around top and bottom of shade to cover parchment edges; trim ribbon ends, turn under and butt.
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