[dawn523]

Hello,
Looking for information on the best way to make pendant lights shades. Thrown, slab or coils?

[neilestrick]

All of those methods can work. Try to get them fairly thin- it makes it a lot easier to hang them. Make sure all the electrical connections are secure, with proper strain relief.

[GEP]

Have you considered using paper clay?

Mea

[kathi]

I throw small cup-like vessels, trim the bottoms so that they are rounded and carve them. I get chain from Lowes and use that to support the weight (just like a regular hanging lamp). The chain comes in all sizes, so the appropriate weight is easy to find. Use small lamp kits (also available at the home improvement stores).

[Denice]

I have made many different pendants, wall sconces and lamps, keep them thin. The hanging light was thrown and then a design was carved out and that lighten it tremendously, wall sconces were slab and the lamps coiled. Using a shiny glaze on the inside will help reflect light into your room. Denice

[Benzine]

What about slip casting? Wouldn't that be an effective way, for making them quite thin?