I've been asked recently several times, "why isn't my grosgrain glueing on?" For ribbon to adhere onto a lampshade wire it needs to have a good % of cotton. The ribbon I buy from The Lamp Shop has 40% cotton and 60% rayon. You will also be able to find it from doing searches on line if looking for it in large quanities.
The ribbon glues onto the front of the shade and wraps around to the inside. It serves several purposes. 1. to hold the shade together 2. covers the wire and adds a decorative touch.
back to work,
xo
judy