Sunday, November 8, 2015

Twin lights

©2015 Barry Smith - Rusted steel adjusting screw from a washing mangle
In the decision making process for the current series of Artisan Lamps I decided to make a couple of pairs. These could be bedside or couch side table lamps.

I'm pleased with the results.

The first were built around a couple of old brass garden taps and fittings, the adjusting screws from an old washing mangle, recycled timber and solid copper balls.

©2015 Barry Smith - Twin tap lights - strong vertical lines
©2015 Barry Smith - ©2015 Barry Smith - Twin tap lights
The second utilised brass door plates, keys, door knobs, plates from an old clock, recycled timber and solid copper balls.

©2015 Barry Smith - Twin door light - horizontal lines
©2015 Barry Smith - Twin door light - horizontal lines
As well as the couple of one off lamps (square wood block with neon cross globe and the carburettor lamp) I shared sometime ago,  I have completed another couple of one offs. One made from plumbing bits; and the other from an old paraffin blow lamp.

©2015 Barry Smith - Contrast of patina and polish is the go on this Artisan Lamp

©2015 Barry Smith ©2015 Barry Smith - Contrast of patina and polish is the go on this Artisan Lamp
©2015 Barry Smith - Paraffin torch lamp
This means I have completed 8 new Artisan Lamps. These will be added to the couple I made for the Coolum Jewellery and Art Expo and travel to Jo St Baker's Studio and Gallery for December display and sales.




2 comments:

  1. Your new lamps are really wonderful, Barry, each one so beautiful. I love the odd bits and pieces you turn into such magic. I bought a rather nice brass blow torch last week, but so far I've just been gazing at in admiration. Turning it into a lamp would be fun.

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  2. Hi C - thanks for your comments - hope the lamps inspire you to convert that brass blowtorch. Go well. B

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