Archive for March, 2009

Restoration of Antique Victorian Lamp

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Here is a dramatic example of the restoration of an old Victorian lamp shade. It had been in an attic for many years before Margaret was asked to restore it. As you can see from the before and after pictures, the results were dramatic. For questions on how to begin the prossess of restoring your [...]

Lady Slipper Wall Sconce

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Here is a copper sculpture wall sconce to add a touch of elegant accent lighting for your home or office.  The actual sculpture measures 8 inches across and 19 inches tall consisting of a life size double flowering Lady Slipper. It has a candelabra electrical socket with a 60 watt candelabra bulb illuminating behind the [...]

Petrified Wood Vine Lamp 26 Inches Tall

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Here is my latest Vine Lamp and is made of copper sculpture and thinly sliced petrified wood. I loved making this lamp as it is so free form. I start with a base or “ground” and start growing the lamp without knowing how it will turn out. It is all one piece without the usual [...]

Vintage Lamp shade Restoration

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Whether you have an old Victorian lamp shade, a Rembrandt shade or Drum shade they can be restored to mint condition. You can have a choice of fabrics for refinishing your shade or restore it in white. It will have a heat resistant lining fabric and then an outer layer of fabric of your choice [...]