Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 142, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 June 1913 — SHADES FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT [ARTICLE]

SHADES FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT

Fretty Paper Affairs Can Easily Be Made—Flower Patterns Much • In Favor. \ \ Green cartilage paper should be cut Into a circular shape with a small circle cut from the center and a section cut from the side, so that when the ends are joined it will make the shade conical-shaped. Next, before joidlng the pieces, draw a pattern upon the edge, cutting it out with a sharp practically making a stencil , pattern. This is Venetian paper work, and if one is provided with a very sharp knife, manicure scissors and a small stiletto the work . pan be quickly done. The idea Is to have the design perfectly smooth. Back this with a medium thin red paper, using a thin paste to join them together. Photograph paste is excellent for this purpose, and a roller is helpful in smoothing the papers. Do not bend the paper to form the cube shape until trie paste is dry. Roll it gently to prevent it from breaking. Join the edges and trim the lower and upper edge. If there is no brass glotjp support upon the electric light bulb it will be necessary to make a wire triangle across the top of the shade. Remove the bulb, place the shade over it, replace the bulb in the socket and the shade is secure. For patterns there ajp flower patterns and the conventional stencils.