Lamp is complete along with future projects

 

Since the blog decided to load the pics in this order I guess I'll have to start here. Here's what I'm working on currently. It's one of the sides for a wall sconce. I've changed the design since the pic was taken so please stay tuned for an update.

I mistakenly posted that these are the panels for the lamp...wrong! These are the panels for the sconces. I'll be making four of them to match the lamp.

Here are the bare bones of the lamp. The lower lamp and wiring are not pictured. The finished lamp is quite heavy and solid. If you look closely you can see the prototype lamp shade I made from an Amazon box. Figuring out the angles took some experimenting. I was never any good at geometry.

Nice! I'm satisfied with how the stain matches the glass. Underneath the lamp I installed a thick felt cloth to hide the wiring and give the piece a finished look. It's not pictured, but when I make Holly's lamp I'll take a photo.

I had to do some sheetmetal work to make the lamp cap. It's made from brass and the patina matches the rest of the solder lines. This took several days to get the design right. It's critical that the brass is in contact with the glass panel as much as possible. The entire weight of the lamp shade is supported by the lamp cap. If this fails...let's not think about that.

Custom all the way! This also took some time to figure out. Lot's of pieces to this puzzle. The black spacer is made of oak that I shaped with a lathe.

Well here it is! One of the six lamps finally complete. This lamp was made in celebration of the one year anniversary of the doggy rescue. Yes, Sky and Holly have been a Kimball for an entire year. I dedicated this lamp to Sky (that's why the primary color is blue). Sky came to our family with MCT. He had two tumors removed along with his spleen. The doctor gave him 4 months to live. Well it's been a year and he is doing very well. He's on a natural diet with low histamines along with supplements. I found that the holistic approach to MCT is the right approach. Chemo and the drugs associated with the treatment only weakens his immune system which in turn cause more tumors to appear. No thank you! Instead I'm doing everything I can to strengthen his immune system and keep his histamine level manageable. I know his condition can change at a moments notice and it has been an emotional roller coaster. Hence the importance of living each day to the fullest and appreciating each moment shared with him. BTW, Holly is doing great and has adapted easily to the new environment. I think she thinks she owns our home! She certainly, along with Sky, owns our hearts.