Putting together your Dollar Tree lampshade is simple, but not necessarily easy. First, according to @onthecheaptip, you’ll need to use wire cutters to cut a notch into the spoked wreath form to fit the light fixture’s cord or base. Next, spray paint the wreath forms if you wish to. Then, use scissors to cut down the bath mats to fit around the wreath molds without any overhang. Attach the bath mats to the upper (spoked) and lower (unspoked) wreath molds using the picture or floral wire. In the TikTok video depicting the process, hot glue is attempted to attach the shade but quickly abandoned — likely due to the plastic mat melting.
Once you’ve assembled the shade, simply use it to replace your existing overhead lampshade or place it over your exposed lightbulb. If you’d like to attach a length of chain to the light fixture’s cord, use additional picture or floral wire to do so. Then, stand back and admire your stunning $5 DIY light feature makeover and thank your lucky stars for the creative endeavors of TikTok users everywhere. However, if you plan to actually use the light for more than a few minutes at a time you’ll need to take some safety precautions.
