The lamp above was designed as a night light and has 5 blue and purple quartz pieces. Four of the pieces surround the lamp and one sits on the top. Quarter-inch oak was used on all sides. Holes were cut in each side to match the shape of the quartz. A slight router was also added to this hole on the inside to prevent the quartz from sliding out of its position.
Air slits were added to help vent the heat of the lamp. A fluorescent bulb is used to decrease heat emissions.
Small 1/2-inch pegs were added to the bottom to raise the lamp slightly.
The entire piece was finished with a wrapping oak molding.
The overall measurements are 6 and 1/2 inches square by 10 and 1/4 inches high. |
The lamp above was created by necessity. I wanted something to fit with the rest of my Mission style furniture. Using a cream-colored piece of stained glass and oak corners, I designed and built this long lamp.
I broke off the height of the lamp by adding a small strip of blue glass at its top. The lamp is adorned by a pitched stained glass roof with a 2-inch pitch from the top.
Vent holes are included just under the lamp’s top, which is removable for light bulb changing. A fluorescent bulb is used to minimize heat buildup.
Small 1/2-inch pegs were added to the bottom to raise the lamp slightly.
The overall measurements are 7 and 3/8 inches square by 20 inches high.
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