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How to Make a Paper Clip Lampshade

by on Dec 28, 2006

A desk lamp on the table

This is a simple and effective way to tart-up an inexpensive paper lampshade using office supplies.

The Materials

Paper lampshade

Decorative paper clips (I found these circle paper clips at Target; 50 for $2.99.)

Small paper punch (Or anything pointy will do.)

The Process

Mark shade with pencil at uniform intervals. I spaced my markings 1 inch apart.

Punch holes at markings.

A person is punching holes in a white foam cup with a purple handled hole puncj.

Slip paper clips into holes.

A hand holds a small lampshade with round metal paperclips hanging off the edge.

For another office supply alternative, how about using key tags with metal rings instead of paper clips?  And for a non-office supply approach, try using dangling earrings or tiny Christmas balls.

A small white lampshade with different color metal spirals hanging from holes around its rim.