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What Kind of Fuel Do You Put in a Spin Shade?

Since Spin Shades got their start 17 years ago, their popularity has been on the rise. The small, rotating lampshades are an eye-catching and unique way to decorate a child's room, living room or office. As a Spin Shade moves, the picture or other image displayed on it is projected onto the surrounding walls.
  1. About Spin Shades

    • Spin Shades is a family-owned and -operated business out of Ventura, CA. Their specialty products are called Spin Shades, which are decorative revolving nightlight lampshades. When the nightlight is not turned on, Spin Shades look like any other lampshade. But once the lamp has been turned on and the light bulb becomes hot, the Spin Shade slowly begins to swivel. Spin Shades come in a variety of styles for both children and adults.

    Fueled by Light

    • A Spin Shade is powered by the warmth of the light bulb. No additional fuel is needed to give motion to the revolving lamp shade. This makes the operation of Spin Shades safe. The more heat that is generated by the light bulb, the faster a Spin Shade will rotate.

    Rotation Process

    • A special night light exclusively for Spin Shades is needed for the lamp shade to turn. A revolving spindle sits on top of the night light, and the Spin Shade is placed on the spindle. Vents are found on the upper part of the Spin Shade. As the heat from the light bulb passes through the vents, the Spin Shade begins to move in a circular motion. The images or open spaces on the lamp shade can make for a fascinating light show as the Spin Shade rotates.

    Styles

    • As Spin Shades are used as a nightlight decoration, children find them especially appealing. They can collect Shades featuring their favorite cartoon character and Bible stories. Spin Shades are sold with custom designs for almost all holidays, and are especially popular during Christmas. Spin Shades also are available with beach or other outdoor scenes, lighthouses, animals, floral styles and many more designs. Spin Shades and other revolving lamp shades are an increasingly popular way to decorate throughout the year.