Little lights - Artisan Lamps that is

©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.

©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.

©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.

©2016 Barry Smith - Assembled Artisan Lamp with new electric cable

©2016 Barry Smith - Assembled Artisan Lamp about 30cm tall including globe

©2016 Barry Smith - Assembled Artisan Lamp with new electric cable - note the difference in the flower like fittings

©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.

©2016 Barry Smith - Looking down on the lit globe of a lamp made from gas-light bits and pieces