Step 5: Shape the inner circle edges of the circle
Create a shape you like for the top part of the lamp shade and draw it in pencil first. Once it's perfect, cut it out.

Step 6: Cut out designs in each panel
Next we designed patterns to cut along the spine of each outer fold to create a nice effect and allow light to shine through. Cut four spines at a time, then use the cut-out as a pattern to trace and cut the remaining shapes.

Step 7: Attach to top of lamp
Finally open up your lampshade to see what you have created!

Attach your lampshade frame to its base. Run a ring of PVA glue around the top and slightly outer side of the top ring of the original lampshade frame.

Place your cardboard lampshade on top. As it is a circle, it should automatically form an even shape around the lampshade frame. Adjust slightly to make sure all is level and even. Allow to dry and there you have it: an extremely easy to make lampshade!

We suggest you use a 40watt lamp for this project.