To straighten a lampshade, you can adjust it by hand, using a gentle, "driving" motion.
Techniques for Straightening a Lampshades
Here's how to straighten a lampshade, drawing from the provided video reference:
- Grip Technique: Hold the lampshade with both hands at approximately the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions. The video describes this as grabbing "two sides ten and two like you're driving."
- Adjust: Gently move your hands as if you were steering a car, this will allow you to adjust the lampshade. You can make small movements to slowly straighten it out.
- Fine-Tune: Continue adjusting the lampshade by moving your hands until it is "nice and perfect." You can adjust in any direction needed until the lampshade is straight.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Grip the lampshade at the ten and two positions. |
| 2 | Gently adjust the lampshade using a steering motion. |
| 3 | Fine-tune the position until the lampshade is straight. |
By using this gentle adjusting method, you can straighten most crooked lampshades without causing damage. The key is to be patient and make small adjustments until you achieve the desired result.
