Mini Lamp Shades Transformed

I have a wall sconce for sale at the boutique that I purchased at a yard sale with two mini shades for $5. When I bought it, it was black iron, but Mr. Rubbish spray painted it heirloom white for me (before he quit). I added a glaze that I made by mixing some brown acrylic paint with water and then distressed it. This wall sconce was one of the first items that I took to the shop. Recently, a customer bought the two mini shades on the sconce for a light she had at home. My poor wall sconce was left naked.

It does not look very pretty here. I am sure it does not help that the wall color looks exactly the same as the color of the sconce.

Luckily, I had two crystal-trimmed, yet plain, shades from another garage sale that I decided to recover in the same cabbage rose fabric that I used for this rectangular shade. I find it easiest to cut and glue each section for these wire lamp shades, otherwise it is difficult to keep the pattern straight. The cylinder shades are definitely easier and less time consuming because you just have to glue one piece around. I used a linen-colored trim for the top and bottom and covered the seams with folded fabric strips.

Here they are - perfect for my wall sconce and hopefully for a new home soon!

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