Lampshades

My first inspiration for these lampshades came from stained glass.  These shades are quite versatile due to the size and flexibility of shape and colour.  It is a lot of fun to play with the beading, colour, and create custom designs.  I also did some hand beading for a designer. The effect is beautiful and time consuming to achieve, but worth every minute. I like to use mostly cotton batik. They work so well with the light and are easy to handle. I also use antique sari ribbon, woven fabric, satins and silks.  Anything is possible.