Botanical Night-Light Shade: Pressed Flower Lamp Project in 4 Steps

Create an elegant botanical night-light shade in four easy steps. Master this technique, then apply it to full-size lampshades.

Step 1: Gather Materials

• Night-light frame
• Mica sheeting
• Clothespins
• Copper foil
• Dried botanicals
• Paintbrush, glue

Step 2: Cut and Trim

Using frame as pattern, cut mica to size; hold with clothespins. Cut copper foil for seams, trim to fit.

Step 3: Brush with Glue

Arrange dried botanicals on shade. Rehydrate each by gently brushing with glue.

Step 4: Create Your Design

Add more botanicals for flowing design, hydrating each with glue, then gluing in place. Dry, then apply second glue coat.