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Mission / Arts and Crafts Accent Lamps

Project by Tim Pursell posted 644 days ago 1115 views 24 times favorited 14 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Here are some variations of an Accent Lamp I build. The design started as a display case for Beanie-Babies. The Wife wanted a few made & I decided to add stained glass or Mica & a 25w bulb. The glass panels are slid into slots on the uprights & can be replaced easily to match any decor or season. Due to the heat buidup in an enclosed lamp I use a reflecting foam backed insulator inside the top. But I just found 25w candle base flourescent bulbs that will eliminate that problem.
7-1-09 I’ve added a few more photos and a link to my signature at the bottom of this post to my Etsy store.

-- http://www.grandprairiewoodworks.com http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6453794


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Critterman

546 posts in 704 days


posted 644 days ago

Tim I really love your lamps. Especially the first one…mahogany? And is that lead or brass? So far, everything you’ve posted has been exceptional…I guess another one to add to my favorites…lol Top notch work like always.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

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GaryK

9521 posts in 882 days


posted 644 days ago

There are great looking lamps!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Teri

87 posts in 657 days


posted 644 days ago

These are beautiful. They are definitely going on my favorites.

-- Teri, Kokomo, IN

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Kipster

1072 posts in 647 days


posted 644 days ago

Beautiful! Reasonably priced as well.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

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CharlieM1958

7628 posts in 1112 days


posted 644 days ago

These are exceptional!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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sjdickey

64 posts in 692 days


posted 644 days ago

I’m with Critterman. I love the lamps and these are another thing to go in my favorites list.

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Tim Pursell

388 posts in 676 days


posted 644 days ago

Jim, All of the wood in these lamps is White Oak. I have made them in Cherry, Mahogany & even Poplar( the beanie displays were made of poplar). The lead is copper colored with a liquid patina availible at any stained glass shop. You can also make the lead a soft black, looks good in some applications.

-- http://www.grandprairiewoodworks.com http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6453794

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Scott Bryan

20640 posts in 716 days


posted 644 days ago

These are really gorgeous lamps.

Thanks for sharing.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Popintraining

109 posts in 732 days


posted 644 days ago

Those really look great, nice website too.

-- Illegitimis nil carborundum - Don't let the bastards grind you down http://woodworkingtipsfrompop.com

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trifern

7894 posts in 661 days


posted 644 days ago

I would much rather see backlit stained glass than beanie babies any day. Nice work!

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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MsDebbieP

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posted 644 days ago

stunning!!!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Dominic Vanacora

504 posts in 764 days


posted 644 days ago

Great Ideas. I have to add to my favorite file for future projects. Thanks for sharing such a great ideas

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

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grovemadman

558 posts in 666 days


posted 644 days ago

Now these are really neat. Your friends and neighbors will think you broke the bank at the furniture store. great work!

-- --Chuck

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Grumpy

14920 posts in 745 days


posted 643 days ago

Very impressive work Tim.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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