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Several years ago we began making rawhide lamp shades and selling them on the internet. Since those early days we have learned a lot about rawhide lampshades and have had the opportunity to help others also understand rawhide. There are reasons why it is sometimes loose or tight. And then, there is the care. What is best to condition rawhide shades; and how do you do it? After all, you want to protect your investments in rustic lamps, lighting and home furnishings. When it is time to s …

Rawhide Lamp Shades(Bell Style)Bell style rawhide lamp Shades are 50% taller than standard rawhide shades perfect for taller, larger lamps and come in light southwest or dark western rawhide.There is no substitute for genuine “raw hide” or rawhide lamp shades for southwestern lamps, antler lamps, wall sconces, chandeliers and home lighting if you need rustic lamp shades. Bell style rawhide shades are 50% taller for tall desk lamps, and table lamps for for western lamps or décor. Our southwestern …

Rawhide lamp shades can be ruined in transportation and shipping or they can arrive in perfect condition, with the right handling techniques. Weather you use these tips for personal use or if you are one of our dealers on the road to trade shows or other stores, the valuable techniques we have pioneered come from personal experience in the school of hard knocks, a class we don't want you to have to attend. Each month, Mission Del Rey transports hundreds of rawhide lamp shades to our shipping cen …

Rawhide lamp shades for warm cozy lighting are natural and functional, giving needed light but also providing the type of ambiance you are looking for to compliment your rustic decorating. Southwest and western lamps and furniture have made rawhide shades the mainstay of cabin and lodge style lighting and have become synonymous with rustic lighting. When you begin to create the atmosphere of your favorite rooms in rustic style, lighting is very important and will set the mood of the space you ar …

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 …