I found the neck of the template is of a circle about 17cm in diameter / 8.5cm radius (Small sausepan lid sized).
The skirt is 10cm so of a circle about 37cm in diameter / 18.5 radius.
So to add 5cms to the skirt was to add 5cms to the radius / 10cm to the diameter making a circle of about 47cm diameter.

Fortunately I had a table that was just about right and drew round this. I think a dustbin lid would also do it, but sausepans, paella dishes etc which looked big were only about the size of the current template. I’d go for anything between 45 & 50 cm diameter if you can find something. If not try a self made compass – take a peice of string the desired length, tie it to a pen, ankor it in the center and draw around to the length of the string.

The template is also about 1/3 of a circle (120 degrees). So from my new ring I cut into thirds for 3 perfect shades for a larger wine glass / longer drop. They were the perfect proportions based on how I felt the shade should look and position themselves.

To try and make my paper go further I also tried quarter circles. These still worked and looked great, however, this made them narrower. This wasn’t quite as esthetically pleasing and meant they sat too high on a larger wine glass, leaving the bottom exposed. On a smaller wine glass they also sat higher so for the 2inchs I gained in skirt length, I lost 1inch due to it sitting higher.

Hope this is of help.

Firstly I used standard tea lights, I can see how the led ones are more safe but my lampshades didn’t burn or singe at all.

Secondly, I believe the use of Vellum paper is just because of it’s translusant properties and not that they are heat safer in any way? I used bright wrapping paper for mine, it was solid colour but under dim lighting with the tea lights they became semi translusant and looked great. Also the wrapping paper wasn’t stiff like card is but once the edges were fixed it held it’s form wonderfully.

Lastly I found the template was great for smaller wine glasses but if you wanted more of skirt it will need to be extended from the 10cm length it currently provides.

It doesn’t have to be pricey-pricey to look great and your post really rang true.

I also think this could go for so many other ideas, even a simple stay at home ‘schmancy’ dinner of steak and onions could be livened up with these. So many ways to include this centerpiece I want to have a special occasion every night!