This section is from the book "Our Homes And Their Adornments", by Almon C. Varney. Also available from Amazon: Our Homes and Their Adornments.
The pretty lamp-shades for sale in the stores, can be made at home just as well, and with much less expense. Procure a sheet of tissue-paper of the desired color, and cut it perfect square. Fold two opposite edges, creasing it through the middle; fold again the other way, thus making a smaller square of four thicknesses. Next fold this square so as to form a triangle, and then this triangle into a smaller one, letting the folds point to the center, until you can fold the paper no more. Now taking hold of the center with one hand, shake out the folds, and gently smooth it down, forming many creases. Cut out the center large enough to slip over the globe, and the shade is complete, unless you wish to fringe the edges. Cardinal, pink, violet, or light blue are the best colors to choose.
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