Yearly Archives: 2018


What is a Lamp Socket Ring? 6

This post is categorized as a “What is it?” post. The lamp socket ring is found on lamps and light fixtures to hold shades, domes, globes or bells in place. Can be made from plastic, ceramic or metal. Is found in different colors but usually white, off white, black and dark brown. Medium socket rings would usually be found holding full size light bulbs while smaller ones will be used in lamps with candle bulbs.

Lamp Shade Ring (White)

Saddle Stitched Book Patch Area

Repair a Staple Bound Picture Book 2

Use this simple technique to DIY repair a staple-bound (also called saddle stitched) picture book if a page gets ripped out. This repair can be done in about 15 minutes and should make the book stronger than when you started.