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| ©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.
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| ©2015 Barry Smith - Twin tap lights - strong vertical lines |
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| ©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.
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| ©2015 Barry Smith - Twin door light - horizontal lines |
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| ©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.
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| ©2015 Barry Smith - Contrast of patina and polish is the go on this Artisan Lamp |
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| ©2015 Barry Smith ©2015 Barry Smith - Contrast of patina and polish is the go on this Artisan Lamp |
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| ©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.
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.
ReplyDeleteHi C - thanks for your comments - hope the lamps inspire you to convert that brass blowtorch. Go well. B
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