Congratulations on your new shades! Here are some guides to help you get them in place which usually takes only a matter of minutes...
Replacing shades only on existing fixture:
The following applies to Pendant style, wall mounted and lamps.
- Turn off power to light
- Remove light bulb
- Reach inside existing shade on remove retaining ring by rotating it counter clockwise - be careful! Shade will come off fixture once ring is removed
- Remove old shade
- Slide new shade over threaded socket
- Install retaining ring by turning clockwise. Insure glass is centered on socket and snugly tighten ring.
- Install light bulb
Replacing fixtures and shades:
The following applies to fixture styles except lamps. It is presumed you have existing fixtures you will be replacing or existing electrical box such as in new construction.
- Turn off power to fixture
- Remove light bulb
- Reach inside existing shade on remove retaining ring by rotating it counter clockwise - be careful! Shade will come off fixture once ring is removed
- Remove old shade
- Remove fixture from ceiling or wall. This will vary somewhat depending upon you existing fixture brand.
- Ceiling mounted fixtures: There will typically be either 2 retaining nuts/screws or a single retaining nut/screw in the center of the plate on the ceiling. When removed you should be able to pull cover down and have access to wiring.
- Wall mounted fixtures: Typically there will be screws around the outer edge of fixture that when removed will allow fixture to come away from wall and have access to wiring.
- Remove wire nuts to separate wires then remove old fixture
- Mount new fixture per the mounting instruction found in the package with new fixture
- Slide new shade over threaded socket
- Install retaining ring by turning clockwise. Insure glass is centered on socket and snugly tighten ring
- Install light bulb
- You're done! Enjoy!
- Turn off power to light
- Remove light bulb
- Pull down on dress ring around existing can/recessed light and unhook clips to remove dress ring
- Screw adapter into existing bulb socket
- Adjust cord (if desired) - see included instructions
- Slide trim plate up against ceiling and turn strain relief in center of trim ring to snug it and hold trim plate against ceiling
- Slide new shade over threaded socket
- Install retaining ring by turning clockwise. Insure glass is centered on socket and snugly tighten ring
- Install light bulb
All shades are handmade and while no two can ever be identical the shades are made to match in style and color - even if you order them weeks, months or even years apart! Our shades are much thicker than other "off the shelf" shades making them more durable as well as providing and added depth to the color. All shades undergo an annealing process which results in an extra strong and durable glass.
BULBS: Bulbs are not included. All fixtures we supply use a standard E26 medium base bulb. All shades can be used with incandescent or Halogen bulbs up to 100 Watt or any intensity of LED or CFL type bulb. The type and intensity/wattage of the bulb will have dramatic impact on the effects of color, light dispersion, ambiance and so on. We generally recommend a bulb of 60 Watts/800 Lumens for most applications but you may want to experiment and find the one that best suits your taste once you have hung you lights.
Shade may be purchased separately or with fixtures.
TO ORDER SHADES ONLY (using your existing fixtures):
To purchase just a shade select your color/s and quantities. Shade will mount to any fixtures using the "Nord" ring (Retaining ring on threaded socket) mounting and which use the standard E27 medium base bulb.
Our shades come standard with a 1 5/8" hole. If you are replacing shades and need a smaller hole - such as candelabra (E12) style bulbs - please let us know at time of order. Your best bet is to measure the hole diameter on the shade you are replacing.
TO ORDER SHADES AND FIXTURES:
Select your shade color/s. Shades in a particular series i.e. "Silky", "Signature", "Capri" will all have the same physical design. If you are ordering more than 1 shade you can order in the same color or - get wild - and order in multiple colors thought we do not recommend mixing shades of different series.
Select your fixture. Fixtures are available in single and multiple styles along with wall mount styles such as sconces and Bathroom style lighting. You will need to order equivalent number of shades as fixture is designed for i.e. if you order a single pendant you would need a single shade but if you order the Europa #28-BRZ triple pendant you will need to order 3 shades for that fixture.
