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Article #89: Use Rustic Rawhide Lamp Shades to Go Western

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Go rustic with genuine rawhide lamp splitting, like too high of wattage bulb,
shades, the easiest way to develop a or direct sunlight, extended use causing
country or rustic style. Even if your high heat or placement near a heat duct
current lamps and furniture are more or not conditioning the hide or not
traditional, create a warm western or frequently enough. By avoiding these
southwest atmosphere in any room. pitfalls, shade life is greatly
Rawhide replacement lamp shades and increased.
table lamp shades will set the tone of The best results are achieved by
your space and bring the warm country or regularly conditioning the shades. Weekly
rustic flavor that creates such a or monthly applications may be needed
comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. during certain times of the year
Rawhide chandelier lamp shades can depending on the dryness of your
create a natural focal point for your location. Shades in Arizona and Colorado
room and draw elements together as the for example need more frequent
eye finds rawhide table lamp shades and conditioning. Air conditioning dries the
floor lamp shades around the room. Mini air causing the same result as heat.
lamp shades or clip on lamp shades are Along with regular conditioning, using a
also perfect for a candelabra style lamp compact fluorescent bulb rather than a
or wall sconce. traditional incandescent bulb is the
If you have a unique lamp that requires single most important tip to prolong
a special shade, rawhide lamp shades can shade life. Modern fluorescent bulbs have
be custom fitted to meet your specific very nice light and produce a fraction of
needs. Rawhide lampshades are perfect for the heat, while saving energy too. It is
a log home or cabin as well as country, also important to realize that rawhide is
ranch or rustic decor. There is no animal skin and wears out sooner or later
substitute for genuine rawhide "raw hide" even with care. Most people who use
lamp shades for southwestern lamps, rawhide shades do so because they like
antler lamps, wall sconces, chandeliers the rustic look and there is no equal for
and home lighting and rustic western rawhide. So, we accept the fact that
lamps. Rawhide shades for rustic lighting replacement will be a part of ownership
compliment cottage, lodge style, rustic and enjoying rawhide.
chic and rustic furniture like nothing How to measure and order the right size
else can. rawhide lamp shade
Buy Only Genuine Rawhide Lamp Shades The right rawhide lamp shade can make a
Genuine rawhide shades are affordable perfect lamp. But the wrong size shade
and redily available on the internet, so can make a beautiful lamp look out of
don't settle for faux or immitation balance. And ordering the wrong size
shades. Genuine rawhide lamp shades are lampshade is inconvenient and expensive.
made by hand with old world Follow this simple procedure to help make
craftsmanship. Skilled leather workers the right choice before you order.
with years of experience carefully form First, we need to understand how
and lace each shade with genuine rawhide. lampshades are measured. You will need
Rawhide lamp shades are crafted with three measurements, bottom diameter, top
sturdy welded frames. Premium quality diameter and height. The height of a
goatskin rawhides are the desired hides shade should be measured straight up and
because of their strength and down vertically...not along the slant.
translucency. Each hide is hand Measuring Tip #1: The reason we measure
stretched, slowly sun dried, then hand height up and down, "vertically" is that
stitched to add a sense of rustic beauty. the height measurement of you lamp from
When a lamp is turned on with a quality bulb socket base to top of harp is
rawhide lamp shade in place, its probably the minimum vertical height you
translucent character comes to life. The will want to cover with your shade.
shade allows light to emanate from within Measuring Tip #2: The height of your
to create a natural atmosphere. Stretched lamp can be adjusted with a shorter or
rawhide lamp shades are works of art that taller harp to be able to use a standard
will make a dramatic affect on your room lampshade rather than ordering custom
and furnishings. rawhide lamp shades in many cases.
Southwest style rawhide lamp shades are Now, here is the trick to ordering the
made with bleached rawhide for a right shade. You probably have an idea of
consistent color tone. A light creamy tan the approximate size, so simply consult
color, they are perfect for southwestern a list of rawhide lamp shades and select
décor and compliment other southwestern the one you are considering. Each shade's
elements such as pottery, carved wooden measurements should be listed as
bowls, Indian rugs and rustic furniture. described above.
Their light color opens up a room and Next, make a simple two-dimensional
provides excellent light and texture. "flat silhouette" pattern the size of the
They are excellent for table lamps, shade out of paper or cardboard. For
sconces and chandeliers, log homes, example, use the lower edge of the
cabins and cottages. cardboard for the base line. Measure up
Western style rawhide lamp shades are the height of the shade and draw a
wonderful accessories for western lamps horizontal line parallel to the base line
and décor. Made with natural dark which will represent the top edge of the
rawhide, they are a unique dark charcoal shade. Now draw a vertical line straight
or smoked brown color and create a dark up and down from base line or to the top
warm glow. Western rawhide varies more in edge line. If you imagine the base line,
tone from one hide to another with vertical line and top edge line as the
natural light and dark coloring visible capital letter "I" you are on the right
in the hide. Western lampshades are track.
perfect for log homes and cabins as well Then, mark the top and bottom dimensions
as ranch or lodge styles, complimenting of the shade on your pattern so that you
dark wood tables, leather furniture, get the correct slant for the edge of the
tack, floor lamps and cowboy accessories. shade. From the center line measure and
Country Style rawhide lamp shades are mark the top diameter of the shade. If
very unique, hosting rich warm colors and the top diameter is 5" then measure to
grain pattern. Using the same hides as the left and right of the center line
southwestern or western, color is added along the top edge line 2.5" on both
to dye the rawhide to a variety of sides and make a mark. Those points are
colors, the most popular being dark the top corners of your pattern. Repeat
brown, red and green. Called country lamp along the baseline using the shade's
shades because of their color, they bottom diameter. If it seems confusing,
actually look great with southwest and it's really not, but very simple and
western decor as well as any country or quick. Click on the image at the top of
rustic setting. Dark and rustic by day, the page to enlarge the shade measuring
they are warm and rich by night. graphic for a visual aid.
Rawhide Lamp Shade Care & Use Finally, If you will cut out the pattern
Rawhide lamp shades can easily last and have someone hold it in place over
several years. Experience with rawhide the lamp, you will be able to step back
lamp shades has identified various and look. Even though it is flat, you
threats to shade life and techniques for will be able to get a feel for how the
care and use. Rawhide is "raw hide" shade will look on your lamp and order
constantly expanding and contracting with with confidence.
heat and humidity. When wet or humid it It's a quick and easy way to make sure
loosens and when heated or dry it that you are on the right track in your
tightens. Heat can cause the hide to shade size selection. This simple idea
tighten until it finally tears. Smaller has helped save a lot of aggravation and
chandelier lamp shades are at greater money over the years and we trust it will
risk because of the close proximity of benefit you too as you enjoy mission del
the bulb to the shade, while larger rey genuine rawhide lamp shades.
shades last longer because the heat can Order your own rawhide lamp shades today
more easily escape. Usually it is a and enjoy creating your rustic space.
combination of things that can cause






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