Dannells Drum Lampshade Making Kit review (+giveaway)
I recently tried the Dannells 45cm Drum Lampshade Making Kit, and I’m really pleased with the result. It took me an afternoon to make, and the finished shade looks incredibly professional—my husband and mum were both impressed! See how I got on and win your own one at the bottom of this post.
What’s in the Kit?
The kit includes everything you need to create a 45cm drum lampshade, except for your chosen fabric or wallpaper. Inside the box, you’ll find:
- Self-adhesive lampshade panel
- Two metal rings (one plain, one with a fitting for a lamp or pendant)
- Double-sided adhesive tape
- Rolled-edge finishing tool
- Step-by-step instructions
There’s also an optional video tutorial available, which I didn’t use but would be really useful for beginners.
Making the Lampshade
The instructions were very clear, and I found the process straightforward, but there were a couple of tricky parts. The most challenging step was getting the fabric smooth while sticking it onto the panel, as any slight misalignment can cause wrinkles or bubbles. Rolling the two metal rings to form the shade was also a bit fiddly—it took some care to keep them parallel with the edges of the panel.
I originally planned to use a wallpaper offcut, but the 45cm size was slightly bigger than I expected. Instead, I switched to fabric, which worked perfectly. One of the things I really love about this kit is that you can fully customize your lampshade with fabric or wallpaper to match your décor.
The Final Result
Once assembled, the lampshade looked incredibly professional. The edges were neat, and the structure was solid. I was really pleased with how well it turned out, and it now has a perfect spot in my home.
Price & Where to Buy
The 45cm Drum Lampshade Making Kit is available for £22.92 from Dannells.com. Given the quality and ease of use, I think it’s great value for a completely custom, professional-looking lampshade.
Win Your Own Kit!
If you’d like to give lampshade making a try, you can win one of 3 x 30cm Drum Lampshade kits by entering via the Gleam app. Don’t miss out on the chance to create your own unique design!
Win one of 3 x 30cm Drum Lampshade kits- You can enter multiple times using the entry options shown. The winner will be picked at random by Gleam and craft with cartwright will contact you to send the prize. Full terms and conditions can be found in the widget.
- One of three lampshade kits – no monetary exchange available
- Contest is open until 9th March 2025
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- Craft with Cartwright cannot be held responsible for lost prizes
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Conical Lampshade Making Kit
Like the Circular Waste Paper Bin Making Kit x
All shapes are really nice and would fit in with my decor especially the Conical Lampshade Kits
I like the shape of the conical shade.
I would like to have some of the LED lights to add some mood lighting around the house
I choose the Sewing Bin Bin Kit. I think I’d get a lot of use out of it
The excitement I feel when I find a craft I’ve never done before. I can feel a lampshade phase coming on
So many to choose from, the tiered one looks amazing (also how fun does the waste paper basket kit look, who needs an ugly bin?!?)
I would like the Tiered Lampshade Making Kits it would go great in my bedroom
The conical would shed more light in my son’s bedroom and could be made with a fabric of his choice.
I love the drum lampshade kit. What a great idea.
Love the conical shade
I love the Hexagon Lampshade Making Kits. The shape is pretty unusual and funky.
The Hexagon kit looks really different! I would love to give it a try!
Love the Conical