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pdrake Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 13, 2006 Posts: 1769 From: las vegas
| Posted: 2008-07-27 1:36 pm  Permalink
here's a swag lamp i've been working on.
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Pakalolo Man Tiki Centralite
Joined: Sep 07, 2007 Posts: 32 | Posted: 2008-07-27 1:42 pm  Permalink
I like it - very precise work on the edging. Nicely done!
 
 
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Bohemiann Tiki Socialite
Joined: Apr 29, 2004 Posts: 446 From: Sarasota, Fla.
| Posted: 2008-07-27 4:30 pm  Permalink
Nice job!
 
 
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pdrake Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 13, 2006 Posts: 1769 From: las vegas
| Posted: 2008-07-27 9:33 pm  Permalink
thank you guys very much. here it is finished with blurry photos in the dark. need my tripod. the light is only 25watts. it casts great shadows on the walls.
i didn't take any in progress shots because it was all pretty straight forward. if there are any questions i'll be happy to answer them.
thanks.
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DejaVoodoo Tiki Socialite
Joined: Feb 07, 2008 Posts: 143 From: Woodbridge, NJ
| Posted: 2008-07-27 10:08 pm  Permalink
Those shadows on the wall are all part of what makes this lamp crazy cool!
So moody and atmospheric!
Peace,
Peter
 
 
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Tipsy McStagger Tiki Socialite
Joined: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 3681 From: HELL
| Posted: 2008-07-28 05:07 am  Permalink
..very nice perry- but try using a more muted/ frosted acrylic for the sides and you won't see the hot spots from the bulb as much...since this lamp is already assembled, maybe cut some frosted acetate panels to place behind the red acrylic......the shadow effect is cool too....experiment with that... perhaps a nice simple ku tiki face will look great as it's shadow reflects on floor and walls...
,,and in the future, there is a product available in a spray can at most craft stores that is specifically used for creating a frosted glass look..you can backspray your acrylic panels prior to installation....
keep going!!
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pdrake Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 13, 2006 Posts: 1769 From: las vegas
| Posted: 2008-07-28 10:39 am  Permalink
thanks, peter
thanks, dave, i know what you mean about the hot spots. i have other ideas in mind for other lamps.
 
 
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Monkeyman Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2385 From: Vista, CA
| Posted: 2008-07-28 11:05 am  Permalink
way to "bring it" Perry.
very clean cuts on that pattern.
 
 
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TikiG Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 1560 From: Riverside, California
| Posted: 2008-07-28 11:45 am  Permalink
Perry,
Thanks for posting the pics of your lamp project. I'm in process of designing a swag style tiki lamp for a home project - very close to your finished work. I have often thought about the possible light and shadow effects a hanging lamp light could produce on white walls with ambient light turned off. One of your pics shows this effect pretty good. Again, Thanks for the post and the inspiration it has given me to continue.
 
 
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pdrake Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 13, 2006 Posts: 1769 From: las vegas
| Posted: 2008-07-28 10:44 pm  Permalink
thanks, tikig, i'm wondering if i can combine lamps with different color bulbs to create some real cool stuff. it's only a 25watt bulb, so it doesn't fill a concert hall.
 
 
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