Blog - 3Chooks Lampshades

Wobbly seams and how to avoid them

by Anna Trigg August 23, 2022

I received this lovely message from Nicky and thought I would share it here as others may have encountered the same issue: Hello! I bought my first...

Posted in adhesive lampshade paper, applying glue, being practical, finishing off the lampshade, How to, lampshade making, Lampshade Making 101, Lampshade paper, problem solving, Tutorial, wobbly seam

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TUTORIAL - Tiered Lampshade HACK, so easy!

by Anna Trigg March 16, 2022

Learn how to make tiered lampshades using your normal run of the mill lampshade frames. No need to have expensive frames manufactured, get a designer look for just a tiny fraction of the price! Its actually easy!

Change is afoot, better for the environment, and more affordable for you

by Anna Trigg November 04, 2021

This post is to let you know of a change to our product offering here at 3Chooks. The two main messages of this post are: We are transit...

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Let's talk about waste...and how to reduce it...and create something beautiful too

by Anna Trigg December 08, 2020

What a year 2020 has been. In amongst the chaos and drama there have been snippets of slowing down, more time with people we love, and a reset on ...

Posted in being practical, collaborate, craft as meditation, lampshade paper

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Look after each other

by Anna Trigg March 26, 2020

Just a little note to say please look after each other, stay home and be kind to your fellow humans. 3Chooks is based in my home and will continue...

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TUTORIAL - How to make a drum lampshade with full step by step 20 min video

by Anna Trigg August 28, 2019

Lampshade making made easy So you want to make a lampshade? It is seriously just so easy! All you need are a few quality supplies, a small piece o...

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Gooseneck mid century lamp updated with new lamp shades featuring fabric by Ink & Spindle

by Anna Trigg July 31, 2019

Gooseneck Lamp - Mid Century Lamp "At last! I have made the shades for my gooseneck lamp! The video clips that you made to accompany the written i...

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TUTORIAL: How to make gooseneck lampshades for your mid century lamp (also known as scuttle shades)

by Anna Trigg March 15, 2019

TUTORIAL How to make gooseneck lampshades (also known as scuttle shades) I hear many of you asking 'what the heck is a gooseneck lampshade?' I he...

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My favourite Australian fabric designers

by Anna Trigg February 28, 2019

My beautiful customers ask me all the time where to get beautiful fabrics. Here is a bit of a list of Australian designers I love and regularly dro...

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TUTORIAL: How to line a lampshade with wallpaper

by Anna Trigg September 20, 2018

I often talk about lining lampshades with wallpaper in my workshops and I think its time for a bit of tutorial on here so you can have a try of thi...

Posted in Lampshade Making 101, line a lampshade with wallpaper

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What size should my lampshade be? Our helpful guide to the perfect dimensions for all your lamps.

by Anna Trigg May 04, 2018

What size should my lampshade be? Its important to get the proportions of your lampshade just right. The most important measurements to take int...

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Instructions for making lampshades

by Anna Trigg February 22, 2018

How to make lampshade in 6 easy steps. Includes short simple videos.