Another Night Light, this time a Xmas gift for my Granddaughter

[FrankEV]

I developed this Fairy Night Light pattern from free silhouettes I found on -line.   The lamp body is cut from 1/4” solid Cherry x 4 1/2" square. The top and bottom are made from 1/2” solid Cherry x 5 1/2” Square. For this lamp, the overall height of the lamp is only 10 1/4” due to the body panel pattern layout I developed.  The cutting was mainly done with Pegas #2/0 spiral blades while I used Pegas #1 MGT R blade for the straight cuts around the perimeter.  I Stack cut only two panels at one time as the connections from the image to the surrounding frame area are VERY TINY.  I was very careful during cutting not to cut through any, but, yes, some got broken in handling.  However, we all know superglue is a scrollers best friend.

This lamp is the fourth I have made basically using the same construction techniques.  I have found I can make all the miters on the Table Saw and have developed clamping methods that provide me with relatively neat joints that I can live with.   And, I now have a good grip on the step by step construction process so I don’t get things messed up assembly wise.

From conception, my idea was to make this lamp for a young girl, so it had to be “PINK”.  I ordered the wood from Ocooch Hardwoods and the Plexi through Amazon a while back, and was just waiting for a reason to make the lamp.  Christmas is coming and a gift for my Granddaughter became the reason I was waiting for.  My Granddaughter, who is a young adult lady, still loves Fairies.

And as we all know, Cherry wood is not actually Pink, so I had to stain it.  I used five (5) parts Minwax Natural stain and one (1) part Minwax Barn Red to get a light pink color stain which after application, was immediately wiped off making the wood just “PINK” enough.  The 1/8” thick translucent Plexi panels are also Pink and frosted with an application of velum affixed to the interior surface with spray adhesive.  The lamp was finished with multiple coats of Deft Clear Gloss Lacquer.

The electrical components are again just a candelabra bulb base mounted on a threaded nipple through the bottom, a pre-made lamp cord that I added a in-line switch to, and a LED Candelelabra  equivalent 25W bulb.

Edit: Unlit view 

 

And BTW, my first Grandson came along when I was only 40.  I said I was too young to be called a Grandfather...so just call me "Grumps".  It stuck with all my Grandchildren to this day.  Figured I needed to sign and date this lamp for her.

 

I’ll post the plans in the New Pattern Announcements.

Comments and critiques always welcome

Edited December 9, 2022 by FrankEV

[keefie]

That looks beautiful Frank. Great design and very nicely cut. 

[barb.j.enders]

Another wonderful project.  I love your detailed description of your process.  Something that your granddaughter will cherish for decades.  

[jerry walters]

That is beautiful.  I am amazed at the talent in the village community.  I hope someday I can do what you do.

[wombatie]

Love it and your granddaughter will too.  Love the fact that you put a Merry Christmas from you on the bottom.  Great work Grumps. 

Marg

[daveww1]

terrific job, she'll love it.

[meflick]

Beautiful piece your granddaughter will love. You are the second “Grumps” I have ever heard of. My sister and her husband had their first grandchild a few years back, when trying to decide what “name” they wanted, his secretary I gather suggested “Grumps” and that is what they went with.