Outdoor Lampshades - like Trader Sams

Not sure if this is the right forum...I came across these photos here on TC from Trader Sams.

Having recently strung a similar string of lights in my backyard lounge area, I would like to try to make or purchase similar shades for my lights. I'm hoping one of my fellow TC'ers can point me in the right direction (either where to purchase or better yet, point me in a direction to recreate something similar). I need 18 of them.

Those are cool!
The first thing you need, and this is the hard part, is
the tube to glue your fabric on.
These could be made of plastic or fiberglass, wish I could
find some of those fiberglass ones.
And no I don't know where to find these.
But then just go to a fabric store and buy outdoor fabric.
Or even burlap and coat with a sealer.
Glue this to the tube.
Then make a pattern and spray the tapa print on fabric, seal, and add a light.
Fabric kinda like this.
Good luck!
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Bamboo-Flax-Velcro-Tab-Outdoor-Drapery-Panel-Outdoor-Drapery-Panels_stcVVproductId152202435VVcatId554947VVviewprod.htm

Yeah a tube would be easier to do I think.

I found this link
http://www.channel4.com/4homes/how-to/craft/how-to-make-a-lampshade

and this site that sells the rings:
http://www.lampshop.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=ls&Category_Code=06_04_WIRE_CHIM

I wonder if I could make it with any fabric and then coat with some sort of clear coat to protect from uv/weather?

This fabric might tie in nicely with the red chairs I have in the lounge:

This might work for the tubes.....
http://www.starmarinedepot.com/trident-marine-fiberglass-marine-tube-connector-4in-od-x-6in.html?gclid=CKG0gqrd07kCFc2f4Aod8iIAow

[ Edited by: Tipsy Yeti 2013-09-17 17:53 ]

Used the wire rings to make this shade here.
Do not think that would work well outdoors.
You have only a small bit of fabric at the end to wrap around the wire
and this may not hold up to the weather.

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Yeah, Tipsy Yeti those would work.
BUT... they only come 6 inches long, And they are $26.00 or so dollars to your door.
So after you put in a light and fabric ect...
you are close to $35.00 each, kinda high for that light.
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Jim where did you find that fabric? Thanks.

On 2013-09-17 19:24, El Jefe wrote:
Jim where did you find that fabric? Thanks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290887026677?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

There are also some nice ones here: http://www.spoonflower.com/shop?type=fabric&view=designs&shop=fabric&q=tiki&x=-647&y=-8

Yeah at $35 a shade, it won't work for my project (need 18 of them).

Here is some acrylic tube:
http://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/plastic_rods_tubes_shapes/clear_acrylic_tubes/141

On 2013-09-17 20:26, jimsflies wrote:

On 2013-09-17 19:24, El Jefe wrote:
Jim where did you find that fabric? Thanks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290887026677?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

There are also some nice ones here: http://www.spoonflower.com/shop?type=fabric&view=designs&shop=fabric&q=tiki&x=-647&y=-8

Thanks Jim.

Yeah, a little pricy. I wonder if acrylic tubes would work. We have Tap Plastics out here in SF. All sorts of plastic shapes, I bet fiberglass tubes could be made fairly inexpensively.
And sorry, just read Jims response...lol

[ Edited by: Tipsy Yeti 2013-09-17 21:47 ]

if someone finds themselves next to the lights at Trader Sams, I would like to get a couple other angles of the shade to see how they have attached it and further figure out how they made them. A few macro shots showing inside the underside of the shade would help.

BTW- @Tikiskip that lamp and shade are very cool!

[ Edited by: jimsflies 2013-09-18 05:11 ]

Here is the start of my version of that light shade.
As you can see the shellac washes out the brown, may repaint with red.
The thing is you don't see the tapa print much when it's lit.
You need to remember that Disney has MANY people that do
nothing all day and night but make that place look good.
So what works for them you may not have the time or money to do.
Will put this one outside to see how it holds up over the years.

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Can you share how you made it? Did you wrap the burlap (?) around something?

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[ Edited by: jimsflies 2013-09-19 08:00 ]

Can you share how you made it? Did you wrap the burlap (?) around something?

Yes I did wrap it around something.
Will post better photos soon.
I think that a fabric like this would be better.
http://www.joann.com/outdoor-fabric-sunbrella-furn-dupione-sand/zprd_12203444a/
You would need to buy some and see if you get good light transmission though.
And on mine I did a hand paint job, best would be to make a stencil and spray the paint on
while the fabric is flat before you put it on the tube.
On the tube I used plastic, and this will melt depending on the wattage of the light blub.
I still need to do a bulb test to see how high I can go on the wattage.
Ok here it comes... "where did you get the tube" I found this at the antique show here in Ohio.
It is really best to just look and look for this stuff flea markets, thrift stores ect...
This is the only way you will find this stuff at a good price.
BUT... you can't say I'm going to go find a tube right now.
You get what you get, and make with it when you get it or hold on to it till you get all the parts
you need to make this item what you have in mind.
That's how I do it.

If I were you I would start looking for the tubes right now.
It is the main thing you need.

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Here is the tube I used.
Also photos of the light.

Lastly these pumpkins are what you should look for and put up soon.
They can be found at thrift shops for 50 to 90 cents and have a nice glow with a light in them.
So if you need 18 that's like $20.00 bucks or so, even you can afford that.:)

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Great idea on the pumpkins!

I've been considering having a Halloween party, but given we just had a party a couple weeks ago I may be partied out till next summer.

I was at Oceanic Arts Saturday. Knowing they supplied a lot of the materials for Trader Sam's/Tangaroa Terrace, I asked about these outdoor string lights. Not sure of the guys name I spoke to, it was not Bob or Leroy, but I recognize him, he's been there as long as I have been going there. He said they did supply a lot of fixture to Disney for this project, but not the string light (rules out that source). He felt they probably made them in-house, possibly using Abaca Cloth to wrap the plastic cylinder.

Was it this guy?

No, that wasn't him. He did not have glasses.

Hey Skip,

Did you put that lampshade outside at all yet? If so how's it holding up?

I believe I have found a source for some plastic tubes that will work for this project...time to figure out the other details.

No I did not.
I made it and set it aside, don't think these would do great outside unless you use that
material I posted up top as it is plastic really.
And even then you would need to paint them every year.
If I were to make these for my home I would make them so you could put them up and take them down with ease
so then they could come down at least in the winter dam your in Michigan winter will eat that S@#t up!
Let us see what you come up with.
And Good Luck!!

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What a great idea. It looks so good, Wendy

Here is the plastic material I was thinking might work:
http://store.visipak.com/5-round-propionate-container.html

But after more thought, I bet it would get very brittle in the sun. :( But maybe if the plastic is covered with fabric, it may last longer. The price is certainly acceptable for 18 of them...but after spending time making them, it would be nice to get at least a few years out of them.

I thought you made yours with the acrylic tube you posted?

Well I did use the plastic like you show but it is covered with burlap.
But, if you use the stuff posted up top THAT too is plastic and would last outside better.
Use the tube then cover with the stuff from the top.
This stuff here AND it's half off!
So now is the time.
Outdoor Fabric-Sunbrella
http://www.joann.com/

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