dawn523 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hello, Looking for information on the best way to make pendant lights shades. Thrown, slab or coils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 All of those methods can work. Try to get them fairly thin- it makes it a lot easier to hang them. Make sure all the electrical connections are secure, with proper strain relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEP Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Have you considered using paper clay? Mea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I throw small cup-like vessels, trim the bottoms so that they are rounded and carve them. I get chain from Lowes and use that to support the weight (just like a regular hanging lamp). The chain comes in all sizes, so the appropriate weight is easy to find. Use small lamp kits (also available at the home improvement stores). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I have made many different pendants, wall sconces and lamps, keep them thin. The hanging light was thrown and then a design was carved out and that lighten it tremendously, wall sconces were slab and the lamps coiled. Using a shiny glaze on the inside will help reflect light into your room. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 What about slip casting? Wouldn't that be an effective way, for making them quite thin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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