How to Upcycle Wire Lampshade Frames into Plant Stands

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In this easy tutorial, I show you how to upcycle vintage wire lampshade frames into gorgeous industrial style plant stands that will look fab in any interior.

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The frames used in these vintage lampshades have welded spokes, designed to be re-covered rather than replaced.

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Check charity shops, car boot sales and auctions for lampshades that have seen better days. You should be able to pick them up for just a couple of pounds.

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To start, you need to strip the old material from your lampshade. A pair of sharp scissors or a stitch cutter is useful as you’ll find the fabric stitched in places.

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I am using three of the wire lampshade frames to make plant stands. The rest I am keeping for another project I have in mind.

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Get the full DIY instructions here.

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