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#1 ·
A Modern Prairie Scone - Preliminary Sketch

See the preliminary sketch of A Modern Prairie Sconce



Thanks for looking,

Randy
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#2 ·
Looks spot on for the FLW vernacular. Nice indeed. Can't wait to see one lit up. Thanks for sharing.

always,
J.C.

P.S. My home town has the single largest collection of FLW structures. Nowhere else on the planet has as many in one place.
 
#3 ·
Excellent work! I'm not a scholar of this style, but to me it appears both unmistakably FLW-esque and freshly contemporary. So yes, "modern prairie" is exactly how it reads.The naked corners of the shade in particular seem unusual for the genre and yet entirely appropriate.

The vertical proportions look perfect, and the little tooth in the shelf adds just the right amount of decoration.

There is one aspect I might be tempted to experiment with, although my guess is that you've played with it already and found the existing design to be optimal. Nevertheless, I'll mention it FYI: the vertical grille feels just slightly cramped to me. There's not quite enough density contrast with the (largely implicit) solid backplate. And yet, you need all five stiles, and widening the sconce to add more breathing room would probably spoil the verticality of the design.
 
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Building a Modern Prairie Sconce - Part 2

The parts are cut out and I am applying the finish - before assembly. I am finishing before gluing up because it would be difficult to apply the finish after assembly, especially between the slats.

Watch the video to see the finish I'm using and what is in store for part 3.

 
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