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More About Euro Fitters and How to Measure The Drop on Your Lamp Shade

Let's talk about what 'The Drop' means on your lamp shade and how to measure it. To start at the beginning, RINGS refers to the shade hardware that creates the framework of a hardback lamp shade and allows it to attach to the lamp base. There are a variety of different hardware names when it comes to lamp shades, and some types of hardware have multiple names, so don't feel bad if that starts to sound a little confusing. You aren't alone. SPIDER RINGS, UNO RINGS, or EURO RINGS are just a few of the most common options. Uno rings and Euro rings are very similar, they both rest at the socket and have a wide hole where the base of the light bulb can pass through. With...

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What NOT to Do When Designing a Table Lamp

Thinking about designing a lamp? Here are a few things I've learned along the way that might save you from wishing you had done it differently. My business started out as an idea for three wooden lamps. The lamp designing process is very near and dear to my heart. While these tips may seem obvious to some, they will hopefully make you consider some elements that you haven't before. TIP ONE: Do not use a socket with a bar switch if your lamp shade is small. Yes, I've made this mistake. My first lamp (that now lives in my son's room) is a small lamp that I have to reach my hand up and into to turn it on and off. Is it doable?...

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