How to Make a Shade for a Wineglass Light
Measure the distance across your wine glass opening at its widest part (i.e., Add 3/4th of an inch (19.05mm) to that diameter., Mark the long edge of a sheet sheet of paper at a point approximately 1/3 of its length., Place the protractor along the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Measure the distance across your wine glass opening at its widest part (i.e.
the diameter) with a compass. -
Step 2: Add 3/4th of an inch (19.05mm) to that diameter.
This will be your initial arc. , Legal paper works the best, but you can get by with an
8.5 x 11 (21.5 x 28cm) sheet of paper if you are careful. ,, Angle it away from the longer section toward the shorter, 1/3rd edge of the paper, forming an obtuse angle., Extend it to the opposite edge of the paper. , This will be the "flap" or "lip" used for taping or gluing the edges of your shade together. ,, Open the compass to the height measurement and draw a second arc, using the same center point.
The distance between the two arcs will be the height of your shade. , Cut the two arcs, and then cut outside of the "flap". , Overlap them slightly before fastening with tape or glue. , At this point, you can decorate the shade as you wish:
Use hole punches to allow direct light through.
Draw designs on it.
Scallop the edges.
Put stickers on it.
Your imagination is the only limiting factor! , -
Step 3: Mark the long edge of a sheet sheet of paper at a point approximately 1/3 of its length.
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Step 4: Place the protractor along the edge of the paper with its center over the mark made in the previous step.
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Step 5: Mark a 110 degree angle.
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Step 6: Draw a line through the two points.
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Step 7: Draw a dashed line 1/4 to 1/2 an inch (6.35mm to 1.27cm) beyond the first line.
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Step 8: Use your compass with the measurement from the glass opening to draw an arc from the center point of your angle on the paper.
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Step 9: Determine the height you want the lamp shade to be.
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Step 10: Cut along the lines you have made.
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Step 11: Curl the paper to line up the two straight edges.
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Step 12: Set the shade over top of the glass opening with the wide end down to test fit.
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Step 13: Enjoy your new lamp shade!
Detailed Guide
the diameter) with a compass.
This will be your initial arc. , Legal paper works the best, but you can get by with an
8.5 x 11 (21.5 x 28cm) sheet of paper if you are careful. ,, Angle it away from the longer section toward the shorter, 1/3rd edge of the paper, forming an obtuse angle., Extend it to the opposite edge of the paper. , This will be the "flap" or "lip" used for taping or gluing the edges of your shade together. ,, Open the compass to the height measurement and draw a second arc, using the same center point.
The distance between the two arcs will be the height of your shade. , Cut the two arcs, and then cut outside of the "flap". , Overlap them slightly before fastening with tape or glue. , At this point, you can decorate the shade as you wish:
Use hole punches to allow direct light through.
Draw designs on it.
Scallop the edges.
Put stickers on it.
Your imagination is the only limiting factor! ,
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