Covering a Lampshade with Handmade Paper

Equipment:

• A large piece of scrap paper to trace out your lampshade
• Pencil/rule/scissors
• Black sponge brush
• White glue solution (2-part water, 1-part glue) well mixed
• plastic garbage bag to cover your work surface.
• Hand made paper for covering your lampshade.

Directions:
Cover work surface with plastic. Lay the scrap paper on the table and using the seam line of the original shade, mark the top and bottom with a pencil mark. As you roll the lampshade across the paper draw a line following the arc of the shade. Repeat at the top of the lamp. Connect the top and bottom lines. Your pattern will look somewhat like a skirt. Add approx. 3/8" seam allowance to the top and bottom of your pattern and approx. 1" on one side. Cut out and place pattern on your hand made paper. Lightly trace out and then cut out. Brush the entire surface of your shade with the glue/water mix. Roll the shade onto the paper, smoothing it as you roll.

Apply a second layer of the glue water mix. Smooth out any bubbles and wrinkles. Brush glue / water mix around the bottom and top edges of the paper. Roll the paper under the lampshade edge using a bone folder or spoon to ease the paper into the crease. Place the shade on a container tall enough so the bottom does not touch the table surface. Leave to dry. The white glue / water mix works well with all types of handmade paper - unryu-mango-banana-sa. This is a great idea to give new life to your well-loved lampshades.

Paper to Furniture? What a Concept!

Equipment:

• Furniture (wood untreated is best) if the wood has a finish you ruff up with a little sandpaper (Medium Grit).
• White glue and water mix to apply the paper surface. 2-part water, 1-part glue.
• Foam brushes. Cheese cloth.
• A flat varathan for finishing

Directions:
Rough up your wood surface with a bit of sandpaper if needed and wipe down with a piece of cheesecloth. Mix your white glue and water thoroughly and apply thinly to coat the area of the wood you are working on. Tear your paper in the shapes you want and overlay one, tow or even three different colors of your choice always applying more brushing white glue and water as needed. When you are satisfied with the overall surface add a few transfer images. Embed music, photos anything that means something to you, play and enjoy.