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« Reply #80 on: August 23, 2009, 08:27:47 PM » |
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A frosted bulb may make a difference as well.
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« Reply #81 on: August 23, 2009, 08:29:49 PM » |
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wrong time of year but aren't the old fashioned outside Christmas lights the same base as the plug -- they might be large enough to light it all up without creating a hot spot...
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« Reply #82 on: August 23, 2009, 08:34:26 PM » |
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No..the base on them are larger. I'll check Home Depot and see what they have.
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« Reply #83 on: August 23, 2009, 09:13:56 PM » |
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check Lowes too they have a large selection of specialty bulbs I think thats were I found them.
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« Reply #84 on: August 24, 2009, 12:35:09 AM » |
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Lowes have a good selection of the C and nite lite sizes. Check out the gold iridized candle shapes and there is a solid red/amber flame shape that seems all wrong but looks pretty good lit up. I usually stock up in Nov when Walmart have the Christmas stuff. The Christmas village that the Dollar Tree sells has the fan light clip fitting with white wiring for a buck!
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« Reply #85 on: August 24, 2009, 05:43:49 AM » |
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The Christmas village that the Dollar Tree sells has the fan light clip fitting with white wiring for a buck!
Word of caution with these -- the cord lengths are not all uniform, they vary from 3' - 5' and I have had quite a few of the clips break |
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« Reply #86 on: August 24, 2009, 07:28:52 AM » |
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Beautiful. Love all the detail. What size is it?
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« Reply #87 on: August 24, 2009, 11:17:55 AM » |
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It's 9 3/4" wide and 10 " tall excluding the base extension.
I etched the back..it's very subtle, but does make the clear blue a little less transparent. I think the trick it to use opal glass for the base and fuse the clear colors on top of it. You can see in the pic how the sky is not as clear as it was.
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« Reply #88 on: August 24, 2009, 11:41:24 AM » |
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The hot spot you have is caused by the design of the fan. They all do that and can be toned down with either a smaller light bulb or the use of a dimmer. However, when the piece is much taller, i.e., it extends much farther from the bulb, it won't be illuminated as much as the other areas.
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« Reply #89 on: August 24, 2009, 11:51:50 AM » |
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I agree Wayne..there is no getting around the hot spot. Currently I have a 7 watt bulb in it...any dimmer than that, and there would not be much point in turning it on...lol. I think also if the base was elongated so the bulb was set further back, that would help as well. I tried a frosted bulb and it made no difference either.
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« Reply #90 on: August 24, 2009, 11:57:13 AM » |
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The only other choice would be a tubular bulb with a dimmer. But if it does illuminate more of the piece, you will notice a longer hotspot. If you stay with the small bulb (the way it is), then you only needed to etch the lower section of the piece.
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« Reply #91 on: August 24, 2009, 12:07:42 PM » |
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The smaller bulb for this piece is the better choice. I etched the whole back so the light would be more diffused in the sky. A learning experience as always..lol
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« Reply #92 on: August 24, 2009, 12:09:11 PM » |
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I love the way it looks, Kev!! Painting on the tree really makes it pop. :)
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« Reply #93 on: August 24, 2009, 12:15:45 PM » |
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I'm somewhat happy with it. I think placed in the right spot it could add a bit of color.
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« Reply #94 on: August 24, 2009, 12:35:28 PM » |
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This is really beautiful Kev. I love birch trees and it just happens to be our state tree.
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« Reply #95 on: August 24, 2009, 12:42:36 PM » |
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I love them too..and sure do miss seeing them. What state is that?
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« Reply #96 on: August 24, 2009, 12:49:18 PM » |
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I think that you did a bang up job on this Kev. I am partial to birch trees and this one pops and I love the colors too.
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« Reply #97 on: August 24, 2009, 12:51:06 PM » |
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Thanks Barb!
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« Reply #98 on: August 24, 2009, 08:01:47 PM » |
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I love them too..and sure do miss seeing them. What state is that?
The great state of New Hampshire!!! I miss having them in the yard so much... we had tons of them in my childhood home... |
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