Good Afternoon Everyone!
Thanks for coming by last night's Ustream show. It was fun showing how to make the lamp finial decorations. I received emails asking for some instructions so, I thought I would give some step by step instructions on my blog today. They are easy to make and inexpensive to do and make a BIG splash on a lamp top. With a twist, try them out as decorations for your tree...
Warning: These do not go anywhere near the light bulb. They sit on top of the crossbars to the lampshade next to the finial AWAY from the bulb. Be safe and sensible when using these near something hot such as a light bulb. That said, mine get warm but not hot...
Here we go...a few pictures of some completed lamp decorations....
Here's how they were made:
You will need some bendable aluminum wire for the base, chenille stems (pipe cleaners), and some beads and pearls.
Found this 12 gauge aluminum wire at the craft store. Really easy to bend...
Bend the wire twice around a small container.....
Once you have made a "hoop", bend the chenille stems around it to cover the wire....
Add beads and pearls to the chenille stems....
I made around (20) decorated stems....
Bend the stem around the hoop and cut off excess...
Keep adding the stems about every half-inch....
All the stems have been added....
Twirl the stems around a pen....
Fuss with the stems until you have it the way you like...
...and place it on your lamp...Done!
BLACK FRIDAY SALE!!!
Remember that Friday is the second annual Black Friday Sale in my
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By the way, if you make the finial decorations, please send me pictures, I would love to see how yours come out...
Thanks for coming by!
Jim
The Gentleman Crafter