Judy P wrote:
Thanks to all who answered..I printed out responses and will check all
out..I am making a lamp..The bottom marbles and sticks are fine..I am
most concerned about the shade as it hangs with no support..

Your problem will be heat, not strength.

Lamps, especially incandescent ones, can get quite hot.

Don't think I would want either silicone or wood as part of the lamp
shade construction.

Lew