realfEZ Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Last lamp model, for the boys' room. [attachment=0]BoatLamp2_50pc.jpg[/attachment] Panel Pattern is here... Best Wishes, fEZ. Quote
Travis Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 That turned out really cool! Did you use frosted plexiglass, or is it rice paper? It has a really nice effect. Great job! Quote
AirNationalGuardMom Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 That is really neat realfEZ. I bet they really like it. Linda Quote
realfEZ Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks Jean-Pierre and Travis. Neither Travis It's a special home made material. Be well, fEZ. Quote
Christina Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Wow that turned out really nice............I love it. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. What special homemade material did you use? Thanks for sharing your patten with us too. This would look really cool using sanded acrylic too.....for a frosted look. Christina Quote
Travis Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks Jean-Pierre and Travis.Neither Travis It's a special home made material. Be well, fEZ. OK. Now I'm intrigued! Home made material? Like homemade cloth? Homemade paper? Don't hold out on us! Quote
realfEZ Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks Linda and Christina! My pleasure. I know there's genetics in that, but my kids love everything I come home with at the end of the day. Here my recipe for the screen thing. To make Gauzed Paper you'll need :- Ordinary printing paper - I use A4 80 gr/m². - Some gauze compresses. - Clear wood varnish. - A Flat brush. Put the gauze on the paper, then apply the varnish abundantly on the gauze enough to impregnate the paper which should become translucent liked oiled paper. The gauze having a very loose weave, you'll need to straighten the weft to have nice squares. You can do that gently with the brush. Let dry 24 hours. Once dry the oily effect should disappear. Stick to the panel with the gauze on the light bulb side. As a result you'll get a very strong, translucent, squared paper. You have more possibilities by using tints in the varnish. I will soon try laser printed paper (with small ornamental motifs, or any image) It should work too. Et voilà ! PS : @ industrialists : If you think you can make money out of this, I'd be happy with 49%. fEZ. Quote
Travis Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 Wow. That's brilliant! Did you come up with the process yourself? That is soooooo cool. Do you hang the paper to dry? Does the gauze add to the texture, or do you use it for strength? I'm imagining it looks a lot like rice paper. I just happened to buy some clear polycrylic last weekend. Now I gotta find some gauze. Hrmmmm. Thanks for sharing your secrets. Don't worry, I won't tell anybody! Quote
Clayton717 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 great job thanks for sharing Quote
Fran Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 Really nice, Fez. Thanks for sharing your pattern and recipe. Do you use one of those "night light" fixtures in it? Fran Quote
paul44224 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Posted February 25, 2009 That is pretty cool Fez! Paul Quote
realfEZ Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Posted February 25, 2009 My pleasure Clayton, Fran and Paul. Well Travis, it's been one of those simple ideas that take time to spring up, after trying glass, plexy, textile, all sorts of paper. I personally am very satisfied with this "composite's" properties. What gauze adds to the texture is a square pattern that's not quiet regular nor geometrical, but rather like an organic tissue. The paper alone is less resistant and becomes more brittle than it is, when associated to gauze. I've tested it over night with a 40W bulb, and didn't notice any distortion or change in colour. I couldn't tell how close to rice paper is this material for I've never seen any. @ Fran : I use an ordinary 40W B type Bulb (flame shaped) socket. Be well, fEZ. Quote
KtownScroller Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 That's a really cool idea! Looks good and serves a purpose. Very well done indeed!!! Quote
realfEZ Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Posted March 3, 2009 Thanks KTS. One more... [attachment=0]PICT010425pc.jpg[/attachment] you like... or you don't either way It's sold! fEZ. Quote
Travis Posted March 4, 2009 Report Posted March 4, 2009 Another beautiful lamp. Is that painted? Looks great! Do you have a slot for the panels to slide in? Or are they just glued to the corner blocks? Nicely done! Quote
realfEZ Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Posted March 14, 2009 Thanks Travis, Yes I do use slot things(?) to slide the panels in. The plywood I use is too thin and of a very poor in quality for it to stand any bevelling or so. Here are two more (will I ever get out of my parallelepipedic period... if there's a way in, there should be a way out ) [attachment=1]LampSpades40pc.jpg[/attachment] [attachment=0]LampWithFeet.jpg[/attachment] fEZ. Quote
Travis Posted March 15, 2009 Report Posted March 15, 2009 Those turned out great! I really like the black one. The pattern has a lot of energy. Plus I like asymmetrical designs. Good job! Quote
realfEZ Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Posted March 24, 2009 Oh thanks Travis! Here's a variation on the theme of boat lamps. Just more paint on it really... This one went to good friend Ibrahim for his first baby. Might help during long long cries nights to come! Pattern is in the gallery... fEZ. [attachment=0]BoatLampIIOn.jpg[/attachment] [attachment=1]BoatLampIIOff.jpg[/attachment] Quote
Travis Posted March 24, 2009 Report Posted March 24, 2009 Another great set! I love them! Could you do me a favor next time you put together some lamps? I would love to see progression pictures as you put one together. You can put them in the Works In Progress/Tutorials forum. You do such a nice job with those lamps, it would be fun to see how you do it. (We're after your secrets. ) Quote
realfEZ Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Posted March 24, 2009 Okay... Okay... Travis. This is what call a challenge. I need a better camera though. I'll really think about how to organise my shop for that. Thanks Travis. fEZ. Quote
Travis Posted March 25, 2009 Report Posted March 25, 2009 LOL...I'm a demanding guy, huh? Whenever you get a chance. There's no hurry. Those are such cool lamps, I'd love to see how they're put together. And don't worry about cleaning the shop. Seeing a messy shop makes me feel better about mine. Quote
realfEZ Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Posted March 25, 2009 And don't worry about cleaning the shop. Seeing a messy shop makes me feel better about mine. Fine! What about starting a "Messiest Shop" photo thread then Travis ? lol. fEZ. Quote
Travis Posted March 25, 2009 Report Posted March 25, 2009 ...Fine! What about starting a "Messiest Shop" photo thread then Travis ? lol... Hahahahahaa.... Done! Quote
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