This lampshade features an original cyanotype print from designer Claire Cartwright, in beautiful indigo tones.
Description
Part of Claire's Cyanotype collection. Individually hand-printed onto paper under the summer sun and developed in a water bath. This fun moon and star lampshade features small crescent moons in white which glow brilliantly when switched on. The drum shaped lampshade fits with both sizes of Claire's Wick lamp bases and also work well as a pendant shade hanging from above.
Cyanotype is a 19th century photographic method of printing, producing a beautiful cyan-blue print. Also known as a ‘blue print’ or ‘sun print’. Traditionally the process was used as a simple way to reproduce photographs, maps, and technical drawings.
•Each lampshade is unique and are individually cyanotype printed so slight variations may occur
•Despite being a light sensitive process, once the print is fixed they are very light fast and should not fade.
•Fitting: E27, with B22 reducer. (Will fit EU and UK lamp holders)
•Lamp base sold separately
Materials and Dimensions:
Paper, PVC, Metal
8" (20cm) top diameter, 8" (20cm) bottom diameter and 7" (18cm) tall
Locally made with local suppliers. Designed and made to last.
Features
Each is a one-off
Made by hand
Beautiful soft light