Grab a simple lamp and some plain paper plates for this fun and easy DIY
To start, fold one plate in half and make a quarter inch mark on either side of the fold
Draw two lines across the plate and cut the plate along those lines
Take one of the paper plate halves and use it as a template to draw the same lines on the rest of your plates
You will cut half the plates along the lines and fold the other plates along those lines
The number of plates you'll need will vary based on the circumference of your lampshade
This shade has a diameter of 5.5 inches and we used a total of 50 paper plates
Starting with one of the folded plates, use your hot glue gun to glue the spine to your lampshade
You'll then glue one of the cut plate halves right next to the folded plate
Repeat this alternating pattern all around the circumference of the shade. Once the shade is filled in, attach it to your lamp base and enjoy your new modern light fixture