Hexagonal HV6-6.7 expanded meshed metal works well too on Coleman table lamp for insect shield. See pics. Br Willi
Are you having an insect problem there in Germany, Willi? Even out here in deepest darkest Africa I have not yet needed one.
Indoors no need for insect shield. Outdoors , yes you need one. Too many insects being attracted from the light in the dark. Mantles would not survive 30 minutes.
Yes, the hex metal can easily be cut with a pair of metal scissors. The glass globe is from an unleaded1 Coleman lantern.