Here’s how: Roll the shade on the veneer and trace three panels, each the full height and roughly one-third the width of the shade. Cut out the panels with a sharp crafts knife. Bond the pieces to the shade with veneer cement adhesive. Hang with a pendant light kit, readily available at any home center. DIY Tip: Use a high-power, low-wattage LED light for long-lasting luminosity and to prevent the paper from getting too hot. Here’s how to make it: Mortar and grout four tiles to a plywood base. Use a carbide-tip masonry bit to drill a hole at the center (drill through an X of masking tape to prevent chipping). Insert a candlestick sconce, and hard-wire. Harp: A harp, harp base, and finial help secure a shade to a lamp. The bulb sits in a socket. Cord: Electrical cords are available in many lengths and colors; some are wrapped in fabric. Safety Note: If you follow manufacturers’ directions, lighting kits for plug-in lamps are easy to use, even for a novice. When hard-wiring, however, always flip the circuit off and consult a wiring how-to book, or hire a professional.
