Sconces complete and on to the next project

Here`s the pieces ready to made into a wall sconce.

First, the seam needs to be soldered. Then a support brace is added to the bottom. I use zinc came since it`s easy to cut and solder. 

Here`s a closeup of the upper brace. Zinc is lightweight yet relatively rigid and strong. Later I solder a brass mounting plate to the brace depending on where the wall stud is. Each location is different. The sconce has some weight to it so support is required especially in earthquake country,

Ready for the mounting plate and some paint.

I really like how the light is diffused, but provides enough soft light to luminate a darkened hallway.

This one is mounted in the dining area next to the wood stove. The wall will be painted at a later time.

This one is also in the dining area. I think this will be the last one I make with this design. I have five other lamps that I have other plans for. A koi, calla lily, tree canopy, and a mystery design are all on the drawing board.

This is one of the base panels for a lamp ready to be soldered.

This lamp shade is ready for foiling. I dedicated this lamp to Holly, one of our rescue pups.

This is what the glass pieces look like after Erika foils them, I don`t like foiling and she is an expert. It`s a very efficient system we have. I design and cut the pieces. Erika foils them. I solder and put the whole thing together. I really do appreciate Erika`s help. Thanks to her I can finish a lamp within a couple of weeks instead of a couple of months. After Holly`s lamp is complete, I`ll be starting a ceiling lamp with five bulbs. Also I`ll be doing a few wall lights. Another project in the works are light boxes, Those will be use to illuminate some of my astrophotography. That should be interesting. Please stay tuned...