Much to my delight, the in-work project I blogged about last week is finally finished! Woo Hooo!
Some Background
Last week, I shared the "before" photos of this shade in its pre-restoration stage. You also saw the steps involved in wrapping, lining and applying the had-dyed silk to the frame. Feel free to take a look back here.
Moving Forward
My useless assistant Dax and I have been very busy putting the finishing touches on the project. While Dax ate my beads and trim pieces, I made the perfectly complimentary master bead strand, found some great trim, and whipped out my Ikea hanging lamp kit.
Here's the pile of "seed strands", the first ten actual strands, and my master key strand to follow. The master strand is incredibly helpful to have as, my mind wanders terribly when I bead, and all sorts of strange arrangements occur. Each strand has 23 pieces. I made about 60 strands--that's over 1,300 pieces!
A nice closeup on the completed beads, finally sewn onto the lampshade. The position of the bulb in this hanging lamp lights the beads up so brightly that I had to adjust the exposure in order to get a good shot of them. I think Dax left a cat hair in there just to piss me off.
Finishing Up
By night, this hanging shade creates a stunning display of exciting color and a nice "Boho" hippy vibe. I just love the way the bling of the lace fades, giving way to a dark silhouette that lets the color become the scene-stealer.
By day, this lamp fires the bling, but doesn't shout. The colors are gentle, the trim is tasteful, and the beads have a nice calm symmetry that doesn't beg for attention. Each of the six panels alternate between circles and spires, and no two sides are the same color.
This lamp is just a lot of fun! Fully lined in white stretch silk, the downcast light from this shade is shockingly bright. It is pictured with an LED 80 Ikea bulb.
Here's a closeup of the "circle" design. Pretty bold!
Happy #NeedleworkMoonday, everyone!
I really had a good laugh when you talked about your assistant Dax :D The lamp turned out really cool! Would be the perfect lamp for my friend. Her full apartment is full of this kind of style.
Well feel free to send her my way, @creative-life! This shade is for sale! (Smile).
You go girl!!! What a Wonderful accomplishment!!! I can imagine how much fun Dax has with all of those strands, that was so funny!
I love the touch of pink in the beads to help accent the pink colors in the shade. What a beautiful close up bead picture you took! I love how it lights up with the lights off showing it’s beauty and it looks lovely during the day too! This is definitely a fancy piece that anyone would love in their home!! A job well done my dear!!! 😍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks so much, @crosheille! Yes, this one certainly belongs in a forever home! The beadwork was a little brutal with all of those tiny gold spacer beads. It is really difficult to find the holes!! Thank you very kindly for the resteem!
Absolutely!!!! You do tough intricate work that turns out just lovely!!!
This turned out beautifully! So much work and intricacy and I like that it's pretty on or off. I will always affectionately know it as the rasta lamp though ;).
Hahahaaaa! You made me laugh, @wendles! Yes, it does have a bit of a rasta vibe. LOL!
Another beautiful creation! Oh how I would love to have the ability to do this. I think it is a rare and unusual talent.
Thanks, @anise! The work is surprisingly easy, but intensely time consuming!
Wow.......so [email protected]...
Wow! I love it with the light on and with the light off! It really is nice looking. The colors are great and all of the beadwork is amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing! I'm going to look back at the other post. I think I missed it last week.
I'm so glad you like it, @apanamamama! It was a lot of fun to make!
1300 beads ????? 60 threads ???? Wow!!!! you have amazing patience! I do not have so much patience. the lamp is amazingly beautiful !!!! I like the harmony of fabric and threads with beads. photos with beads close-up are very beautiful. Dax is an invaluable assistant !!! :))))
Thanks, @tali72! Yes, Dax does her part to provide me with entertainment while I work. I really appreciate the kind compliments, and the blog visit!
I wanted to write the same as @tali72 But I have to add: I would have burned first the lamp, then the pearls and afterwards the whole apartment (but I would have saved the kitty). You must be so patient!!! Unbelievable (for me). I love what you accomplished and feel free to send the lamp :-DDDD
I like that you saved the kitty! LOL!
always - cats are the best! (ok... I also love dogs, and guinea pigs, and alpacas, and hedgehogs, and moles, and sheep....uhhh I cannot stop 😄)
It is beautiful @crystalize, I always love your lamp and bead works.
Thank you, @wisdoncouture!
WOW, your work is so amazing! Me trying to do it would probably look like craft time at summer camp. I am SO impressed!!!
Well, to be honest, @phonenixwren, my first lampshade looked like it was made by Stevie Wonder!
😂😂
Absolutely gorgeous! I will have to go back and see the other posts on it, but just stunning...I love the difference between night and day. The day has a 1920s/30s flair. Very very nice work and designing...
Thanks so much, @elew! Every time I look at it, the lamp reminds me of something else. I think that is a good thing.
Wow, wow, wow! This is incredible work, and you are right...the colors are bursting in the darkness!! 😍
Thank you, @mrscwin! Yes, this one is a feat for the eyes in the darkness. LOL!
This is STUNNING! It is clear Dax loves it, you made me giggle with his role in the creation!
Thanks, @thriftymum! She is SUCH a helper! Thanks for stopping by!
This is very striking indeed @crystalize... with a retro 1920s feel. I look forward to your future projects #needleworkmonday...
Incidentally, please check the spelling of the #needleworkmonday tag... it has a double letter 'o' above...
Hah! Thank you kindly for catching my typo! So glad I didn't write "Noodelwork"! Can you imagine? Thanks so much for the kind words regarding my project!
This senin you have a very good art, I really like to follow you, the skill is very amazing, amazing, perfect, indeed you like mastes art, really skilled your hands and very see in making beautiful handwork, I like your post
@crystalize
Thank you so much @maulianda! I enjoy making the lamps very much!
I have no words! Simply smart work! It's a subtle art to put these all the threads together, pick out the color and finish. Thank you for your wonderful products!
Hi @inna-yatsuk! Thank you so much for the kind compliments!
Oh it's so beautiful. What was life before there were lamps?????!!!!!
Hi @red-white-blue, and thanks for stopping by! Well, before there were lamps, I had a clean house, a tidy yard and physical fitness. LOL!! But now there is beauty everywhere!!
HAHAHAHA, that's the perfect reply!
I am amazed with your work, it is inspiring. I'm going to follow you from now, I do not want to miss anything you post. God bless your hands :D
Thanks for the kind compliments, @tesmoforia! And thanks for stopping by! I'm so happy to hear you are a new follower!!
Ooooh, that came out beautifully. I still can't wait to see you make use of the other fabric.
Thanks so much @luthvarian!
Ok, this is super beautiful, some top notch design. The lamp came out so well and honestly it looks to me like Dax was sincerely trying to help out lol!
When I saw the first picture I was kinda concerned that the cord from the lamp could be disturbing from above but my concerns all vanished seeing that it can also be made to sit on a table. Great job @crystalize. Happy needleworkmonday!
Thanks so much @wondermaey! Yes, this shade has an uno fitting, so it can seamlessly go from a hanging lamp to a table lamp. Very versatile!
In that case it is great work @crystalize . the beads are definitely pretty. I think it could even be worn as a necklace or an earring . thanks for displayed your finished art work!
Thanks, @wondermaey. I don't make jewelry, but maybe someday!
How beautiful! That is definitely a conversation piece many would want in their homes. You got some mad beading skills! 👌👌👌
Thanks, @wander-full! I really appreciate your kind comment, and the bog visit! Yes, the beadwork is pretty intense.
Very beautifully! I think, your cat likes this too)))
Yes, she is my trusty assistant! She thinks beads, trim and thread are delicious. LOL!
I like! Great work!
Thank you, @gleb-jeglov! Your kitty picture is adorable!
Congratulations! It was a great progress and nice finish. Very good hability, keep it up.
Thanks so much @gabrieltubio!
I have neva seen anything like this... Splendid work @crystalize
What inspired you to do this kinda work?
Hi @shahaan! One day long ago my mother handed me an old antique lampshade that was falling to pieces. She said, "You can sew..can you fix this?" And that was the beginning!
So i should give credit to ur mother for finding the hidden talent in you ... I hope u dint mind that ... Hehe
Not a problem at all. But we won't tell her that..don't want it to go to her head. LOL!
And you think she doesnt know it... She is ur mother . u just cant hide anything from her... She knows it all... Gods gift ...
LOL. You got me there! She does indeed know.
Hahaha Dax! He seems like a fun companion.
Good work on your first hanging lamp!
Thanks, @colleenthurber! Yes, Dax is quite a handful. I can see her cat hair on my keyboard as I type right now. She aspires to be unforgettable.
Amazing!! What a lovely work!!! Congratulats dear @crystalize!
Thanks so much @ginga!
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