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DIY Twine Ball Lamp Shade


Fun, funky and so simple to make, this twine ball lamp shade would be a great addition to any decor. For a larger size shade, try using a yoga ball for a form rather than a round balloon.

Things you’ll need:
Round ball or balloon
Hemp twine
Aleene’s Draping Liquid
Disposable container
Rubber gloves
Lamp kit
Scissors

Things to do:
1. Pour out a good portion of Draping Liquid into the disposable container and put on the gloves to protect your hands.

2. Dip the end of the twine in the liquid and hold to the surface of the ball. Dip your fingers in the liquid and run it along the twine, wrapping it around the ball as you go.

3. Continue to dip your fingers into the glue and wrap until the ball is well covered.
4. Allow the twine to dry for several house, ideally overnight. Ease the surface of the ball away from the twine as it dries.
5. Pop the balloon and ease the deflated balloon out of one of the spaces in the twine ball.
6. Using one of the holes in the twine wrap to attach a lamp kit to it to suspend it around a light bulb. Plug in and enjoy!

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Make your own Burlap Wreath


A burlap wreath is a fantastic, basic wreath that can be hung as is or used as a base for all sorts of themed wreaths. You can make a denser wreath by tripling up on this process, creating bunches that attach to the far inside and far outside ring of the wreath or just create this simpler version on the center ring.

Things you’ll need:
Wire wreath form
Burlap fabric
Scissors
Floral wire

Things to do:
1. Cut the burlap into a strip of about 20 inches wide. A wider strip will give a bulkier wreath, a narrower strip will create a thinner one.

2. Gather the end of the strip into a tight bunch and wrap securely with wire. Loop the wire onto the center ring of the wreath and twist to secure.


3. Pull another bunch together about 18 inches from the first and wire it tightly.
4. Wire this new bunch about 1/8 of the way around the wreath away from the first one. This will create a poof of fabric between the two wired sections.

5. Continue this process until you are all the way around. On the last bunch, trim the fabric about 1/2 an inch past the place you will wire and flip the end under before attaching it to the wreath.

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