Mission Del Rey Blog
Rawhide Lamp Shade Repair
There is nothing like the rustic light of Rawhide lamp shades. Rawhide shades are made by stretching goatskin rawhide over a heavy metal lampshade frame. Rawhide expands and contracts with heat and humidity. The hide is wet when stretched then tightens and hardens when dried. Condition rawhide shades regularly to prevent splitting.Q. Is there a creative way to patch splits in a rawhide lamp shade?A. Yes, you can actually sew the rawhide with heavy thread/string or rawhide lacing. Soak the shade
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Sep 14th 2015
Dyed Rawhide Country Lamp Shades
Country rawhide lamp shades make perfect replacement lamp shades for southwestern table lamps, vintage lamp shades or western floor lamps and are made by hand with old world craftsmanship. If you want rustic lamp shades, rawhide chandelier lamp shades are perfect for rustic lamps and home lighting with two sizes of mini lamp shades. Country lamp shades made with rawhide are perfect for cowboy, Native American Indian lamps, log homes, cabins and cottages as well as any ranch, lodge or country dec
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Sep 14th 2015
Rawhide Lamp Shades For Western Decor
When it comes to rawhide lamp shades for western decor, rustic lamps with rawhide lamp shades are some of the most recognizable western lamps you see in log homes and in southwest decorating or western design. If you have lived in the west or visited western States, you know what a wonderful impression they make. Rawhide lamp shades & southwestern lamps are popular in all parts of the country. Lamp shades made of rawhide are functional and very versatile, fitting into just about any decorati
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Sep 14th 2015
Rawhide Lamp Shades to Create A Western or Southwest Living Room
Rawhide Lamp Shades Create a Southwest or Western Living Room There is nothing like rawhide lamp shades with their hand stitching and warm tone to make your living room the rustic display of southwest style you’re looking for. The main features of a western or southwestern living room that brings it life is the lighting and lampshades used along with a few other elements. If it is a rustic look you are after, the character of natural rawhide will add that look and feel with rustic charm. Many pe
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Sep 14th 2015
Professional Secrets to Rawhide Lamp Shade Care
Rawhide lamp shades are works of art perfect for Cabin lighting and Lodge decor. m You don’t have to settle for paper or faux materials when genuine hand laced rawhide shades are not only beautiful and functional but affordable too. Rawhide leather Lamp shades have no equal for character and charm in rustic decor. Rawhide shades are hand-made by craftsman using high quality translucent rawhide. A welded frame and hand stretched and laced rawhide creates a beautiful one of a kind shade. The trans
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Sep 14th 2015