About DIY Kits

DIY Fiberglass Lampshade Kits include everything you need to create a bespoke, mid-century modern shade that replicates the popular aesthetics of 1940s-1960s with limitless styling potential.

Fiberglass can be painted, dyed, textured, stencilled, screen printed, decorated with studs, possibilities are endless! 

Please also read “About Fiberglass” for an interesting insight.  

https://globalretro.com.au/about-fiberglass

For amazing images and inspiration, copy and paste the following into google

"mid century 1950s fiberglass lamp shades" and select images

Kit includes:

•  Bright white pre-cut panels of fiberglass
•  Ring lamp shade frames 
• · Hole Punch
•  Lacing, your choice of colour – black,  clear  with gold sparkles or clear
•  Glue for back seam
•  Small clips x 10
•  Sample piece of fiberglass (for trying designs, colours, before decorating the main shade)
•  Latex gloves (Fiberglass may cause skin irritation to some people)

Fiberglass parchment is available in replacement panels and in continuous lengths, with a standard width of 48 inches (122 cm).

A step-by-step tutorial is currently in development. In the meantime, this excellent guide on making fiberglass lampshades is a great resource 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?

 !WARNING:  Fiberglass lampshade making: "Can be Highly addictive".