Eunice Taylor know that ordering your shades can be tricky, so they ask people to please feel free to contact them for help; but before you do, here’s a check list for you, starting with, “what is styrene”?
As they explain styrene is a plastic sheet that is glued and bonded to the material used for the lampshade. It keeps the shape of the shade and joins the top and bottom rings together. A full frame does not need a laminated styrene backing because it will keep its shape.
Another frequently asked question is, “What shape lamp shade do I want”? They reply, that the more basic the shape of the body of the lamp, the more varied styles of shade it can take, so you try to repeat the shapes in the lamp body in the shade shape. Make sure the diameter of the bottom of the shade is not greater that the height of the lamp body.
Next up, “What lamp holder do I specify”? As most of Eunice Taylor’s frames attach to the lamp holder, you need to know what bulb is going to fit so they can provide the right sized ring. The larger ring is an E27 or ES Edison Screw Bulb and the
smaller ring is for the BC B22 Bayonet Bulb. When in doubt, order the larger E27 fitting and ask for a shade reducer which is a little plastic clip that reduces the size of the ring.
The shade can be manufactured with a base fitting or a well-fitting. A base fitting has the supporting struts at the base and the well-fitting extends down from the top. Be aware, parchments and some fabrics when illuminated, can throw a shadow, so if in doubt, order a base fitting.
Finally, regarding linings, Eunice Taylor recommend lining their stretch shades and use a very fine lingerie fabric which comes in a variety of colours to do this. Laminated shades don’t need to be lined but they do look amazing with a contrast fabric or paper particularly if you can see inside.
For more information on commercial lighting NZ, buying lamp shades NZ and wall sconce lights NZ please go to https://www.eunicetaylor.co.nz .
