Laura Lights - UL & More

Materials Used, Technique | UL Listed | Going Green

Laura uses all natural handmade papers. The substructure is made with a Japanese paper called Kinwashi, which is a very durable strong paper, containing a hemp fiber. Typically this paper is used to make screens and lampshades. The sub-structures are layers of Kinwashi papers that have been soaked in glue and wrapped several times around the lamp frame. When it dries it forms a tight drum-like structure. The colorful designs are imported papers, all hand cut and appliquéd onto the structure with a non-toxic white glue. The finish is a non-toxic hardening solution and fire retardant to protect the design and give it a long lasting finished look.

All of my lamp bases are UL listed. For larger commercial projects, I work with the best lighting craftsmen / technicians’ around who have a strong understanding of UL standards and can help avoid the expense and delay of non-compliant designs.

I highly encourage energy efficient bulbs for my lampshades to conserve on energy consumption and it will also give your lampshade a longer life.