A lamp cover comprising a hollow shell having an exterior surface in the form
of
a decorative shape and an interior surface having pliant ribs extending inwardly
from the interior surface, which ribs are of a size and shape as to frictionally
engage the exterior of a light fixture lens, bulb cover or bulb. According to a
preferred embodiment, the lamp cover is fabricated from a pliable and high temperature
resistant polymeric material that permits its close contact with a low voltage
or conventional light bulb. According to further alternative preferred embodiments,
the hollow pliant shell is translucent, portions of the hollow pliant shell are
made opaque and the hollow pliant shell is colored. A lamp cover base assembly
for attachment of a variety of decorative lamp covers to lamps and lamp bases is
also described.