This original black-out lampshade was restored with a beige linen styrene. Lampshade styrene is fabric laminated to a hard plastic. It is used for lampshades that only have a top and bottom wire.
Desktop Lamp with Blackout Shade
The original black-out material does not allow light to show through the shade. The light comes through the top opening and bottom opening of the shade. It kind of gives a silhouette look but does not light up the surrounding area.
Original Desktop Lamp Restored with Beige Linen Styrene Lampshade
The beige linen I used to repair this shade allows the light to show through the shade.
Beige Linen Lampshade on Original Lamp Base with Adjusting Shade Height
My customer has received the repaired shade. This repaired shade is on the original desktop lamp. This lamp is just awesome.