Making Great Lamps 50 Illuminating Projects, Techniques & Ideas

by Morgenthal, Deborah

• ISBN13: 9781579902636
• ISBN10: 1579902634
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-12-31
• Publisher: Lark Books

Summary

From the basics of wiring a lamp through fitting a shade, learn how to transform virtually any object into a unique source of light. Use simple raw materials, or salvage those old neglected lamps with a modern makeover. Plus tips for choosing the perfect shade, and the pros/cons of various light bulbs. "Lamps that will attract attention even when the light is off."-

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
How to Assemble and Wire a Lamp	8	(9)
Lamp Shade Basics	17	(5)
Making Lamps from Common Objects	22	(31)
Vase Lamp with Paper Mache Shade	24	(2)
High-Tech Billiards Lamp	26	(2)
Tin Can Tower	28	(2)
Southwestern Flowerpots	30	(2)
Hanging-Gear Lamp	32	(2)
Stacked Gifts Boxes	34	(1)
Metal Mesh Lamp	35	(1)
Bird Cage Lamp	36	(2)
Twin Topiaries	38	(2)
Library Lamp	40	(2)
Raku Pot in Paper Mache Base	42	(2)
Mighty Metal Base with Paper Shade	44	(2)
Coffeepot Wizard	46	(2)
Colander Trio	48	(2)
Coiled Lamp	50	(3)
Transforming the Old and Ordinary	53	(23)
All That Jazz	54	(2)
Biedermeier-Style Table Lamp	56	(1)
Dutch Master Still Life	57	(1)
Blue Willow Mosaic	58	(3)
Tinkerbell's Chandelier	61	(1)
Gilded Beauty	62	(1)
Fancy Hat Desk Lamp	63	(1)
Gold Boudoir Lamp	64	(1)
Chinese Decoupage	65	(1)
Brass Lamp with Beaded Shade	66	(2)
Country Makeover	68	(2)
Shooting Star Lamp	70	(1)
Mardi Gras	71	(1)
Ginger Jar Lamp with Painted Carp	72	(2)
Faux Leopard Skin Chandelier	74	(2)
Making Lamps from Traditional and Uncommon Materials	76	(55)
Kyoto Hanging Lantern	78	(3)
Tree Lamp	81	(1)
Wrought-Iron Beaded Lamp	82	(2)
Paper Mache Floor Lamp with Two Women	84	(3)
Gourd Sconce	87	(1)
Leather Plaited Gourd	88	(2)
Shaker-Style Table Lamp	90	(1)
Chessa's Dream	91	(1)
The Reader's Lamp	92	(2)
Fabric Canister	94	(1)
Autumn Leaf Luminator	95	(1)
Walnut Floor Lamp	96	(2)
Copper Gourd	98	(2)
CD Cabinet Floor Lamp	100	(3)
A Lamp Named Bob	103	(1)
Corrugated Lantern	104	(2)
Free-Form Lantern	106	(2)
Cypress Lamp	108	(2)
Fallen Wood Lamp with Clock	110	(2)
Lapidary Lamp with Basswood Shade	112	(2)
Bamboo Floor Lamp	114	(2)
Geode Night Light	116	(2)
Plumber's Lamp	118	(2)
Kinetic Lamp with Strings and Knobs	120	(2)
Paper Globe Swag Lamp	122	(3)
Japanese Washi Lantern	125	(3)
Arts and Crafts Lamp	128	(3)
Contributing Designers	131	(1)
Gallery	132	(8)
Gallery Designers	140	(1)
Acknowledgments	141	(1)
Index	142