diy fish scale lamp shade

I'd seen fish scale art, here and there,

and then I saw this drum shade, made by Emily at Newlywife.

 I wanted one!

My version....

I followed Emily's tutorial, here are my usual diy details:

Product, Price, Prep, Procedure, Problems and Patience!

Product & Price

Brown Vinyl - 1 Yard - $14.00

(3/4 yard would have been plenty, my shade is 9 x 14)

Metallic Craft Paint

Classic Gold, Classic Champagne - $2.00

Procedure

Trace your circles and cut out.

 (mine were 2 1/2", I used 150) 

I painted 8 circles at a time, first covering them with a small amount gold and

then a smaller amount of champagne on top.

 Play with the color a bit until you get the look you like.

The mottled appearance is created by folding the circle in half and in half again,

 while the paint is wet.

 Working quickly, fold the circle, hold it for a few seconds, then open and set aside to dry.

Sorry, forgot I was a blogger for a few minutes and didn't take photos of attaching them!

Fortunately, Emily is a good blogger! Here she shows you how to do it!

Problems

Did any of you notice my big mistake?

#1 - After attaching my first row of circles, I carefully lined the next row up right above

 the first row...ugh!  I should have staggered the next row!

#2 - Also, I wish mine was a little lighter and more gold, it definitely changes color and

 looks lighter when the natural light is coming in, as you can see in the photo.

(I may lightly brush some a little more color onto it.) 

Patience

2 hours drawing and cutting 150 circles

(subtract 10 minute break for a Thin Mint cookie and blog reading)

1 /1/2 hours painting and folding 150 circles

1 hour attaching circles to shade

Thank you for the inspiration, Emily,

you did a wonderful job!

&

More inspiration, if you're feeling inclined...

http://daydesigndecor.com/page/3/

http://twothirtyfivedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/10/fish-scale-wall-art.html

http://innovativeinterior.blogspot.com/2012/01/inspired-to-try.html

You could even give your shoes a little pizazz!

I'm ready to scale (ha!) back and do a quick spray paint project! :)

 Joining Beth's party here
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