Art that shapes mood, presence and connection
Last week I mentioned how I was inspired by a new shape from a luxury hotel I visited.
This week you see me make the new shape
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It’s also an unusual pattern. This is Designers Guild Floreal fabric
The full video of me making this will be launched on 28th here https://youtu.be/IVrA5qEsfvo
I made a video about the lampshade maker’s practice of rescuing lampshades from their embarrassment by turning their seams to the back whenever we are out.
The video shows what I do when I discover lampshades with their seams facing forward in a posh hotel. It also shows how I realised how and why the seams were turned outward. This discovery led to a new challenge for my lampshade making in the future.
This week, I did an explainer video about measuring the height if you order a custom-made lampshade from me and it’s going to the USA.
Top tip for measuring. Measure both the overall shade height desired and the measurement from the base of your harp to where the screw of the finial attaches to the lampshade ring.
We want to avoid your lampshade coming up to short. UK fittings have about a 2″ margin and US fittings have about an 1″
Depending on the size of your harp I would do any lamp shorter than 20cm if you have a 6″ or 5 ” harp.
Most of the lampshades currently in the shop are 15cm in height as I created them to be small enough to fit onto shelves.
I might in future create more lampshades of 20cm in height and wider selection of widths.
This week, I created a YouTube video to show buyers how I create the beautiful diffusers for my lampshades.
Though Edison-style lightbulbs are available, they don’t always suit every interior style scheme, especially if you’re going for a more cosy, less industrial look.
Watch how easy it is to assemble a diffuser for your lamp shades. I’m considering having these as kits in my shop as an alternative way to hang and present my artwork.
This week, I focused on fusing my artist and lighting creator skills. I found a solution to reduce the glare from the table light I made earlier this month.
In the video, you will see how I used another layer of foundational material. I did this to reduce the glare from the lightbulb yet allow some of the light to shine through in a unique way that you don’t typically get from table lamps.
You also see the sliver of clearer light that I start to create to make things interesting. I think the clear light signifies the light at the end of the tunnel for those in that manifestation and professional development space.
Below is a link to the video coming up on YouTube on 17th February.
And here is a sneak peek of what you will see.
Here is a link to the video due to be posted on 24 February showing my thoughts on the type of trim and what I plan to do next time.
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