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©2016 Barry Smith - Looking down on the globe of a lamp made from gas-light bits and pieces |
I knew that today (Friday) was going to be dedicated to our art life; but not in the garage-studio. We had set the whole day aside to collect a heap of letterpress type, type draws, another small press etc; but I'm sure Fiona will post on that down the track.
So in anticipation I decided to use yesterday afternoon to create a couple of little Artisan Lamps using some of the Hairy Oak timber I ripped; and a few of the decorative bits from the gaslight stash I bought recently.
As is my way the process starts with the putting together the bits that might work together on my garage-studio bench.
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©2016 Barry Smith - Hairy Oak, antique gaslight fittings and vintage electric light fittings |
Then its off to the grinding and polishing area over at the shed.
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©2016 Barry Smith - All polished and drilled |
And back to the garage-studio to assemble the lamps; and of course test them out once they are wired.
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©2016 Barry Smith - Assembled Artisan Lamp with new electric cable |
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©2016 Barry Smith - Assembled Artisan Lamp about 30cm tall including globe |
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©2016 Barry Smith - Assembled Artisan Lamp with new electric cable - note the difference in the flower like fittings |
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©2016 Barry Smith - Assembled Artisan Lamp - also about 30cm tall including globe |
The lamps still need a last bit of sanding and some felt on the base and they are then ready to go to a good home. So a good Friday achievement on Thursday.
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©2016 Barry Smith - Looking down on the lit globe of a lamp made from gas-light bits and pieces |
They are wonderful Barry.
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely Barry.
ReplyDeleteYou always come up with the most creative ideas. This lamp is absolutely stunning, Barry!
ReplyDeleteGaby xo
Hi JM, P & GB - thanks folks for taking the time to check out the blog and leaving a comment - that ids much appreciated; and I'm pleased the little lamps struck a cord. JM & P - they are pretty cute. GB - always trying to see the possibilities in stuff - much the same vas you do. All - go well. B
ReplyDeleteOh, Barry, these little lamps are just wonderful! What magic the polishing produces, and I love the hairy oak.
ReplyDeleteC - always a bit of magic when the dirt is removed. Go well. B
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