Frequently Asked Questions

The contemporary fabric drum shades:

• Have a light fitting in the base ring, with a converter ring (small plastic converter ring) so they can be used with either UK and EU light fittings - simply remove this ring and they will convert to fit the standard EU size lamp bases. Some larger and smaller sizes may have a duplex fitting - this is a larger ring fitting set in the top ring of the lampshade - this is so that the shade can be positioned at the height of your choice on your lamp base by using a shade carrier. You can also use a spider fitting to use these as ceiling lampshades.

The vintage lampshades

• Have either a UK fitting only or a duplex fitting. Information on fittings for each shade is given in their shop listing.

Shade carriers are used where the lampshade has a duplex fitting (see above). The size you get really depends on how tall you wish your shade to be on your standard lamp or lamp base, and they come in many different heights. As general advice, work out the distance you wish to have between the lamp fitting and the duplex (large) ring on your lampshade, and purchase one to your desired height.

You can find more information and a video about this on the Danells youtube channel (See the button below)

The modern shades have a firm Eco board inner. The eco board product have passed the glow wire test carried out by the Lighting Association.

The vintage and hand sewn shades have a fabric lining, both fabric and board have been treated with a fire-resistant spray which offers some heat resistance but please use an LED or low wattage bulb with your lampshade to prevent overheating and scorching.

Every shade I make is made using sustainable and vegan products. I will never use a product that has been tested on animals or derived from an animal.

As well as selling shades from this website, I am happy to undertake commissions from individual customers and trade who would like a bespoke item made using your own fabric. Please kindly contact me with your requirement. If for any reason, I can’t be of help I can put you in touch with other lampshade makers who will be able to help you

This is of course personal choice; but you want to keep it in proportion to the base you have.

As a rule:

First, measure the base and height of your lamp. The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base, and one third of the total height of the lamp. So for a 6-inch lamp base, the shade should be at least 12 inches wide. And if the total height of the lamp (including the bulb and harp) is 24 inches, the shade should be 8 inches tall.

• Have a shade low enough to hide the bulb and light fitting, or you can choose your height position with a shade carrier (see above)
• Choose a shade where the base ring is wider than the lamp base
• The lampshade should be around a third of the whole height of shade and base together
• There are many variants around and it can be confusing, if you already have a base try mocking up a shade to see what size looks best!