Does anyone know where I could either purchase a medium sized hat-shaped wire lampshade frame, or some literature or website that could assist me in making one?

I have a dress form that I would like to turn into a floor lamp with a hat-shaped frame but am unable to find a suitable frame to create the lampshade.

I have seen completed floor lamps such as this for sale - but I have no idea how or where they were able to get the larger hat-shaped frame for the shade.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you!

You sound very creative! Maybe something on the following sites will be of help to you.

Lampshade Frame Catalog (http://www.acrosstheboardwoodwork.com/lampshade_frames_catalog.htm)

Lampshade Frames: Lamp Shop (http://www.lampshop.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=07_00_FRAMES)

What are Some Ideas for Homemade Lampshades? (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-ideas-for-homemade-lampshades.htm)

Lamp Shade Frames - TheLightingSite.net (http://www.thelightingsite.net/s/lamp_shade_frames)

Thanks very much for the links. I will definitely check these out. Thanks also for the quick response to my question! :)