I know it tends to be a bit repetitive showing photos of Artisan Lamps made from old blow torches; but there is a difference here - I was doing a commission - restoring two family heirlooms and turning them into functional lights. Creating functional art work out of family history can mean that they are loved a little longer and kept in good shiny condition.
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| ©2016 Barry Smith - Detail of filament of an Edison style globe |
The blowtorches I started with were in pretty grim state as you can see from the photo of one of them below.
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| ©2016 Barry Smith - A blow torch - rescued and to up cycled |
First dismantling for cleaning and polishing - grinding and polishing took quite a while.
I used my tap and die set to create the pieces to be added to the blow torches to attach the light fittings.
And once ground and polished, reassembled and with cords and globes included they now have taken on a new life but retain the family history.
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| ©2016 Barry Smith - Smaller blow torch Artisan Lamp |
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| ©2016 Barry Smith - Smaller blow torch Artisan Lamp |
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| ©2016 Barry Smith - Larger blow torch Artisan Lamp |
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| ©2016 Barry Smith - Larger blow torch Artisan Lamp |
They are now ready to pass on to the owner and be loved again.
Amazing restoration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lamp work.
Lots of work but the end results look terrific.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lamps Barry. Sure to be treasured.
ReplyDeleteStunning results, Barry! They look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteRF, P, AA and C - hi gang - thanks for checking out these pair of up cycled beauties; and thanks to you all for your high praise. The good thing is that I have not damaged the torches in making the lamps - at some point in the future my bits can be taken off and they would function as blow torches again. All - go well. B
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