Making a Victorian Lampshade & Antique Lamp - Peacock Moon

Ever wondered how Victorian lampshades are made? They’re certainly not made in a factory, and are instead handmade by individual artists. Welcome to the creation path for this beautiful handmade Victorian lampshade and antique lamp pairing! This lamp features a peacock theme, an exciting crescent shaped lampshade, and beads strung by hand, one-by-one.

“Peacock Moon” by Crystal Hayes at EleganceLamps.

Phases of lampshade Making

Making a Victorian Lampshade

Getting started

The antique lamp base after rewiring but before painting. The lampshade wireframe is wrapped to prevent rust stains on the finished lampshade.

Making a Victorian lampshade

Layering

A layer of ombre silk for base color, attached with small stitches for durability and a smooth finish.

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Details

Customers appreciate attention to detail. Handstrung beads, a vintage metalwork embroidered peacock, and hand-painted finish work.

The making video for this beautiful handmade Victorian lampshade and antique lamp by Crystal Hayes at Elegance Lamps.

The Finished antique Lamp and crescent moon lampShade

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Lit and looking radiant! These lamps cost a fortune in time and money to make, and there is very little profit margin to making them. I make these wonderful creations for the purpose of adding art to the world, and making it a more beautiful place. This type of art is a “slow art”, meaning that the artist takes time and care in the creation process to ensue that every detail is perfect and that historic textiles are preserved with great care and respect.

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A partial side-view reveals the seamless color fade from front to sides.


About the Author

Crystal Hayes, Owner, Designer, and Lampshade Artist at Elegance Lamps

Crystal Hayes is a lifelong Seattle resident who gains inspiration from the natural beauty and vibrant arts communities in the Pacific Northwest. She thrives on creative expression resulting in unique Victorian lampshades, vintage lampshades, and lamps that can be used in everyday life. Crystal is entirely fearless when it comes to design, she is a perfectionist at construction techniques, and she proves that customer satisfaction still matters.

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Crystal Hayes

Crystal Hayes is an artist and the owner of Elegance Lamps, based in Seattle. Inspired by the natural beauty and vibrant arts community of the Pacific Northwest, she creates unique Victorian and vintage lampshades as well as beaded antique lamps. Her designs blend elements of Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Steampunk, and Bohemian styles. Crystal is known for her meticulous construction techniques and commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring each piece is a functional work of art.

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