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BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
August 5, 2006
8:06 PM Post #2590672
| Well, I've got a little over two months to make a prairie stained glass lamp for my sweet BIL that's getting married to a wonderful girl in November. All rather sudden you see - no real reason other than why wait? And it's an e-harmony success story! We're all very happy!
Considering they're 43 and 36 and have melded two households together - they don't need the regular stuff newlyweds generally need - so DH and I thought they'd like to have a handmade lamp. Then MIL - sweet AudreyJo on this site - asked to go in on the costs of materials - so she's going to buy the base! I'm looking for patterns now and have found several I like - just have to make up my mind...hope they like it.
Send good creative thoughts my way!
Marcia |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
August 5, 2006
8:13 PM Post #2590692
| I love prairie style lamps. I like that they never go out of style and will work in any home regardless of its style. We can help you make up your mind on a style if you post them on here. |
scooterbug
TwinLakes,WI Athens, TN
(Zone 7a)
August 5, 2006
8:24 PM Post #2590721
| Ditto what Pepper said .
Wannnaaasseeeeee !
;-P |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
August 5, 2006
9:28 PM Post #2590877
| Oh yeah...wannnnaaasseeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! lol |
BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
August 5, 2006
10:33 PM Post #2591195
| Okay - you asked for it...Now - I'm not going to take on something elaborate - and these are lamps I found for sale - so I'll have to draw my pattern (no biggy). Here's idea number 1..kind of like the simplicity of this one...
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BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
August 5, 2006
10:33 PM Post #2591198
| Number 2... 
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BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
August 5, 2006
10:34 PM Post #2591200
| Number 3...and this I'd probably adapt to a 4 sided lamp ...I really like this one - but a little uncomfortable with six sides...
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BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
August 5, 2006
10:35 PM Post #2591203
| Number 4...
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BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
August 5, 2006
10:36 PM Post #2591207
| And - number 5...
This one and Number 4 are my favorites - but a LOT of pieces which means a lot of work...and since time is a factor...not sure I want to take them on...
Let me know your thoughts!
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scooterbug
TwinLakes,WI Athens, TN
(Zone 7a)
August 6, 2006
12:14 AM Post #2591499
| Wow ! All are nice but I would buy number 4
Sure , a lot of pieces but at least they are easy cuts ;-)
I want to try making one of the the 3 sided column lamps , forgot what they are called ('-'?) ... duh!
Just finished shampooing the dining room carpet so it can dry over night without peeps tramping all over it.
Think I will hit the sack now.
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
August 6, 2006
12:51 PM Post #2592704
| I agree with scoot. Number 4 is the best looking one. I like them all but that one just caught my eye.
Scoot, I have that same saying tacked up on the fridge. It's one of my favorites. |
BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
August 6, 2006
4:24 PM Post #2593210
| You guys don't want me to get any sleep between now and November huh? I like number 4 too - put wow - lots of work in short time span...have to think about it. |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
August 6, 2006
4:44 PM Post #2593270
| You could take out the horizontal lines in the middle and it would still look good. Be less pieces that way. Or you could leave it. It should still look good either way. As for sleep, well... maybe some. lol. |
BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
August 6, 2006
5:46 PM Post #2593445
| hmmmm - good ideas. What about this one...
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
August 6, 2006
5:49 PM Post #2593454
| Take the copyright off and then we should be able to see it better. |
BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
August 6, 2006
7:38 PM Post #2593756
| Oops - sorry - but I think I'm going to do number 4...I just finished drawing the pattern - about 60 pieces per side...YIKES...but I do like it. See what you think...
Going to price it now...
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
August 6, 2006
7:41 PM Post #2593764
| LOVE IT!!!!!! I think it will be great!! |
BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
August 10, 2006
7:11 PM Post #2608565
| Okay - the glass is ordered and so is the base and the other hardware. I'll send pictures of the progress! Really nervous... |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
August 10, 2006
7:27 PM Post #2608618
| Can't wait! You will do fine. Don't fret or you will make it worse! |
Songe
Gatineau
(Canada)
September 6, 2006
8:04 PM Post #2698479
| BetsyBug, I love your choice and you have inspired me to make this lamp ! Any progress on your lamp? Would you mind sharing your pattern or giving me some dimensions so I can draw this pattern?
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BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
December 31, 2006
4:17 PM Post #3039702
| Well...I didn't quite make what I started to make - scaled it down some. But - at long last - I'm remembering to post this picture...and they LOVED it... 
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BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
December 31, 2006
4:18 PM Post #3039706
| Here's a picture with the light on... 
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BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
December 31, 2006
4:19 PM Post #3039709
| It's about 15 inches tall - each side is about 6 inches wide...anyway - there it is!
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BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
December 31, 2006
4:22 PM Post #3039717
| And - the lodge where they got married had a plethora of stained glass - I estimated close to $10,000 worth. And here's the one that was in the ceiling of the entry...want to "reproduce" - with my own twists of course... 
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BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
December 31, 2006
4:24 PM Post #3039724
| And this is my other favorite...the ones over the dining room table...hope you can see it well enough... 
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darius
Marion, VA
(Zone 5b)
December 31, 2006
4:28 PM Post #3039735
| Hey Marcia... What a great lamp and gift! Can I afford for you to make one for me? It would be perfect in my Library. |
BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
December 31, 2006
4:30 PM Post #3039742
| LOL! Maybe - but before I do I'm ordering some glass sample sets to choose glass from. I spent about $350 + trying to get the right glass cause I don't have a local supplier...I like what I ended up with though!
m. |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 31, 2006
4:33 PM Post #3039751
| Your lamp looks great!! |
scooterbug
TwinLakes,WI Athens, TN
(Zone 7a)
December 31, 2006
6:29 PM Post #3040126
| BB, I love that style lamp . Hope to be able to try one soon.
How does that new mottled glass behave while cutting ?
Your color choices are wonderful too.
btw ,
Have you done night lights? Wondering what the angle should be for the side wings ? |
BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
December 31, 2006
11:29 PM Post #3040737
| Scooter,
The mottled glass is a bit tricky to cut. I tend to cut large and grind a lot...seemed to work best.
I've made one night light - and I have a couple of books of patterns for them. I'll look at them and post back what I find.
Thanks for the compliments...I was happy with the way it turned out...
m. |
scooterbug
TwinLakes,WI Athens, TN
(Zone 7a)
January 1, 2007
12:08 AM Post #3040832
| BB ,
Almost all my glass and stuff is firmly packed and waiting for the big move .
I gotta at least make something smallish before I go Nutz .
I think I miss the aroma of toxic lead fumes heeeeeeeeeeeeeee
;-))
maybe this BOP it looks very simple and fast. With the disarry of packing containers around here I need to do quick finish projects to prevent someone breaking it.
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BetsyBug
Memphis, TN
(Zone 7b)
January 1, 2007
10:30 AM Post #3041453
| Scooter,
Oh - I love that! With the right glass - man that could be beautiful...and it does look quick.
I understand about missing the aroma...something about it huh?
m. |
picabo
Nashville, TN
(Zone 6b)
February 23, 2007
11:42 PM Post #3219384
| BB...I love your lamp I started one of the 3 sides lamps for my deck a few years ago. I want to have 9 on the deck. I have one side of one lamp almost done. Only 8 more lamps to go. At this rate I will be about 102 before I get them all finished. LOL Better get busy or change my plans. LOL
Scooter... When is your move to Tennessee?
Betty |
