Lamshade enlightenment enhancer

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I recently purchased this set of three lampshades from Aliexpress, and I've been experimenting with them for a while now. The longest one has a unique feature where the bulb is positioned low inside the shade, resulting in a very narrow beam of light on the floor. Additionally, the wire at the top wasn't perfectly centered. To achieve my desired outcome, I created an extender that can be easily slid over the existing wire without having to remove anything. This was made possible by adding a 6mm slot along one side of the extender, allowing me to simply slide the wire through it. The same convenience applies to the aligner, which also features a corresponding slot. The extender I designed is specifically tailored for the E27 socket, but its versatility allows it to work with other similar sockets as long as their diameter is nearly identical. This adaptability is due in part to the 6mm slot on one side of the extender, which enables it to be stretched slightly to accommodate different sizes. One of the key benefits of this extender design is that the top section has a beveled edge, ensuring that the shade remains perfectly centered in its new position. This attention to detail makes it easy to achieve precise placement and alignment.