Tissue Roll Lampshade

Another up-cycling project. I have seen many crafts made with toilet paper roll. But I haven't found anything like this.

I love quilling and if you see on my favourites page, you can see a quilled lampshade I made. But that is made with paper.

Once when I was having these numerous rolls of cardboard in front of me and I was thinking what to do with them, an idea struck to me. I tried quilling with them. Though the designs did not look delicate, they did look beautiful. So I continued to make a pattern. I agree that it was a bit difficult to hold the pieces in shape and place. So I used cloth pegs to hold them tight until the glue dried completely making the shape permanent.

I did not have any predesigned pattern in mind. I just followed my instincts and gave shape to this lampshade. I stopped when I felt the size was appropriate. I let it dry well and also tied a thin thread to hold it in place in case!!!! as I wasn't sure it would be strong.

But believe me, it turned out very well. I was wrong. It is strong and very good looking. It looks beautiful and currently adorns my son's room!

Here take a look at it....