Comments on: DIY Oyster Shell Lampshade

By: lynn

lynn — Fri, 01 May 2020 12:54:46 +0000

In reply to Kathleen. It does 'tinkle'...in a good way!

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:11:23 +0000

I can hear the tinkling of the shells now! What a fun and unusual lampshade! Perfect for coastal decor!

By: lynn

lynn — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:10:16 +0000

In reply to CYNTHIA WALLACE.

Wow Cynthia, I hate that you had this problem. I haven’t had an issue at all, but my lampshade is a not big…is yours rather large? I’d love to know the approximate dimensions.

I will definitely share with my readers.

Thanks so much for sharing your ‘challenge’…hoping this new harp is THE ONE!

By: CYNTHIA WALLACE

CYNTHIA WALLACE — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:57:41 +0000

Hi Lynn,
I loved your oyster shell lamp shade and knew it would be the perfect gift for my brother-in-law’s birthday – since he loves everything oyster! I had great success, with one problem. The weight of the shells broke the top part of the lamp shade harp!! This happened during transport from my house to his, and even though I had it standing up straight, it must’ve leaned just enough to cause too much stress on that part. I found another harp, but I still don’t think it’s strong enough and will look for another. Thought this was worth mentioning for anyone else who may want to make one….a great project, but take note of the quality of your lamp harp.

By: lynn

lynn — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:16:01 +0000

In reply to Gloria J.

Good Morning Gloria,

I would surely try scallops…maybe smaller ones would work better.

In trying to picture the scallops, you might also need to have holes on all 4 sides of the shells and attach them to each other on the sides as well.

I guess it doesn’t hurt to try!

If you do give it a whirl, I’d love for you to let me know how it works out.

Have a fantastic day my friend,

Hugs, Lynn

By: lynn

lynn — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:02:22 +0000

In reply to Maria.

Good Morning Maria

I would first check with any seafood stores or restaurants you might have in the area. I know several of my readers have been successful asking them to put some aside for them.

Worse comes to worse, you can order them from Etsy…here’s a listing for some. http://bit.ly/2CIHHqA

Good Luck!

Thanks for swinging by and wishing you a great day.

Hugs, Lynn

By: lynn

lynn — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:51:14 +0000

In reply to Michael.

Good Morning Michael, Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your kind comment. I had not thought of that! It would really add a little bling to it…maybe dress it up a bit. Who knows, I’m not one to ever say that a project is finished!

Have a great day my friend,

Hugs, Lynn

By: lynn

lynn — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:48:10 +0000

In reply to Mick.

Hi Mick,

I had to giggle, at both my son’s comment and then yours in response! Needless to say, as much as I love them, they are not creative muses. Thanks so much for your so very kind comments. I do love that lampshade!

Have a fantastic day my friend,

Lynn

By: Gloria J

Gloria J — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 20:09:31 +0000

Just out of curiosity I wonder if scallop shells would work. I live where I can get scallop shells from the ships that dredge them. Oysters are not readily available where I live. Only scallop and clam shells. Joey

By: Maria

Maria — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:51:13 +0000

Where can I get oyster shells? I’m land locked.