MRobb Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 This is a wall sconce I just finished. Critiques welcome. Thanks for looking. Mitch Quote
Frosty Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 NICE job Mitch! I'm really fond of a fish tale or reverse scroll finial and those are just right. Frosty The Lucky. Quote
Backwoods Blacksmith Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 I sure like this. Nicely done. Quote
CurlyGeorge Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Very nice, Mitch. I really like the design. Thank you for posting the pics. :) Quote
MRobb Posted March 15, 2012 Author Posted March 15, 2012 Thank you very much everyone, :) Mitch Quote
beth Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 really pretty mitch - did you cut the hole from the original strap - i cant see clearly - its a really nice design :) simple and elegant :) Quote
MRobb Posted March 15, 2012 Author Posted March 15, 2012 Beth - Yes, I did cut the hole from the original strap. All one piece. Thank you very much. Mitch Quote
Bentiron1946 Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Nice job on the fish tail scroll and I like the lining along the edge of the strap, that really sets it off nicely. You done good! Quote
ThomasPowers Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 If you will be using it for an oil lamp you might make a copper or brass "reflector" that could be mounted with the screw to fasten the sconce to the wall. Very nice execution, good lines! Quote
MRobb Posted March 19, 2012 Author Posted March 19, 2012 Bentiron - thank you very much! Thomas - This one will be used with the glass as shown with a candle. I hadn't thought of using an oil lamp. Interesting idea. Thanks. I've been pondering making an oil lamp. Gives me ideas for my next one.......... hmmmmm....... Mitch Quote
Grundsau Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 That looks great! Where did you find the glass? I've been looking for something like that for a patio stake. Allen Quote
MRobb Posted March 19, 2012 Author Posted March 19, 2012 Allen - Thank you! I found this piece at a garage sale in my neighborhood. Unfortunately they only had one like this. My wife was hoping for a matching pair. I am always on the look out for odd shaped or antique glass to use for items like this. Mitch Quote
Grundsau Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 Mitch, go figure... :D Whenever I try to describe that type of glass shape I usually get a blank stare. May I use one of your photos with most of the ironwork cropped out except the glass to illustrate what I'm looking for? Allen Quote
ianinsa Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 Nice lamp! I recon you would be able to sell quite a few! We are fortunate to have some glassblowers that make our glass for our hurricane lanterns etc. What did that glass set you back? Ian Mills Quote
Grundsau Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 Think I found what I've been looking for: http://www.detailspartyrental.com/Table%20Decor/Candles.htm Quote
MRobb Posted March 19, 2012 Author Posted March 19, 2012 Sask Mark - Thank you! Allen - Feel free to use what you need. No need to crop anything. Ian - I think it was 25 cents. :D Mitch Quote
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