Labels

Thursday, May 1, 2014

GOURD LAMP


A VARIATION ON A THEME

Many years ago, we did stained glass windows.  With the recent interest in gourd lamps, Gary has decided to combine several media to create a lamp of his own.  The elements used in construction are Inlace, stained glass, carving and a lamp base.  The shape is similar to several recent pieces he has done, setting the canteen gourd on its side on a carved saddle.                                                                                    

Stained glass, formed on the gourd surface to curve


The gourd section was removed so glass stands alone.  

      





The side of the gourd was carved extensively with cutouts and inlace
Close-up of the carved two-part base with opening for the lamp parts



Finished Gourd Lamp

Finished lamp, red side
Side view showing carving










Finished lamp, white side







                                                     



Red side, lighted

White side, lighted