On many light fixtures, the glass shade is the star of the show. Whether it's a simple chain pendant with a painted drum or a Victorian chandelier with a cluster of cut-glass globes, the fixture itself plays only a supporting role. Therefore, a broken or missing shade can be both a tragedy and an opportunity! While you may want to replace it with something that closely matches the original, you can also update your fixture with something completely new. Given the wide range of exciting…