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« on: December 19, 2011, 01:26:54 PM » |
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This is my second lamp.... I had a hard time getting it to keep the shape when lifted to solder panels together but finally managed to do a fair job on it. I can't say I really am happy with it but it was a learning experience. I used the black electrical tape to hole it for lifting and did all the hints I found on here so I guess it could have been worse. I will take it for my first panel lamp and be happy but pratice will surely help on future ones.
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Anne
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« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2011, 01:31:10 PM » |
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It really is lovely and for a second effort I would say really well done. Doesn't matter how many times we do something it does seem to get better every time.
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« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2011, 01:42:05 PM » |
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I haven't had the nerve to attempt one yet. I love the color you chose.
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« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2011, 01:49:48 PM » |
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Lovely!
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« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2011, 02:44:18 PM » |
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beautiful!!
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« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2011, 02:46:37 PM » |
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Beautiful!, I too love the glass you picked.
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« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2011, 03:48:31 PM » |
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Beautiful! You did a great job! Love the design and glass!
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« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2011, 03:53:56 PM » |
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love it and very pretty glass choice!
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« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2011, 04:25:16 PM » |
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Very pretty and excellent glass choice. Be proud!
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« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2011, 06:25:15 PM » |
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Unique looking glass. I like the color, it's different.
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« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2011, 06:27:42 PM » |
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lovely glass for sure. You did a wonderful job. Don't be so hard on yourself
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gws732
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« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2011, 06:34:21 PM » |
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Thanks everyone for all the nice comments.
I am not exactly sure what the glass is. It was a large piece that came within a big deal I got from a couple having to quit because of health reasons. I loved the color and could just see it as a lamp.
Thanks again to all.
I am going out of town for a few and want to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
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« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2011, 06:50:04 PM » |
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I think it's beautiful -- love the glass color:)
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« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2011, 07:31:29 AM » |
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SO pretty. I love both the style and the colors. Nice work.
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« Reply #15 on: December 20, 2011, 12:33:02 PM » |
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The lamp is spectacular!
I might know why you had trouble "raising" the lamp using electrical tape. My guess is the texture of the glass kept the tape from sticking well enough. I have had students have trouble with the tape sticking because they didn't wash the panels first and sometimes you just get a bad roll of tape!
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« Reply #16 on: December 20, 2011, 12:41:44 PM » |
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The lamp is spectacular!
I might know why you had trouble "raising" the lamp using electrical tape. My guess is the texture of the glass kept the tape from sticking well enough. I have had students have trouble with the tape sticking because they didn't wash the panels first and sometimes you just get a bad roll of tape!
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On textured glass, it helps to "burnish" the tape, like you do foil. It'll get rid of most of those air pockets, where the tape isn't in full contact with the glass surface. |
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« Reply #17 on: December 21, 2011, 02:06:22 PM » |
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What a pretty lamp and the glass really compliments it even more. Nice job!
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gws732
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« Reply #18 on: December 22, 2011, 06:30:47 PM » |
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Thanks Rebecca and Graham for the input. The tape was what was causing the problem. It is a really textured surface and the tape just kept wanting to turn loose. I will try to burnish it to get more contact with the rough surface the next time. I had cleaned each panel well so think it was probally the rough surface I did not think about. Got some new patterns in the mail so going to try another one soon.
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« Reply #19 on: December 25, 2011, 09:11:23 AM » |
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It's beautiful!
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« Reply #20 on: January 03, 2012, 08:10:57 AM » |
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Looks so nice and warm! Great job
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« Reply #21 on: January 03, 2012, 09:46:27 AM » |
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Lovely lamp! The color and textures look great.
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