On 2013-02-19 11:51, Dagg wrote:
Mahalo Chris and VampiressRN!

started working on three pendant lamps for over the bar. Went to this super cool local shop http://www.facebook.com/generalsalvageltd?ref=ts&fref=ts
and picked up some rope and pulleys.

Cut the bottom off the Kraken bottles, two worked one didnt (cracked) but I have a spare. Socket and hardware fit perfectly.

Last night I painted the inside of one of the bottles with flat black Krylon paint. Seems to be sticking pretty good.

next steps are to wrap some rope around the neck and figure out how to attach the bottle to the pulley (knots hooks or?)
I might also make a fimo octopus to wrap around the middle lamp, not sure tho...

Anyways, Ill post more pics when Im done.

thanks for peeking in!
Darren

On 2013-02-21 12:55, Murph wrote:


Love the idea of the pendant lamps, too cool!
It's fun to cut those Kraken Bottle butts off isn't it? I take the bottoms off to make my Beachcomber Lamps.

On 2013-02-21 13:07, Dagg wrote:

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On 2013-02-21 12:55, Murph wrote: Love the idea of the pendant lamps, too cool! It's fun to cut those Kraken Bottle butts off isn't it? I take the bottoms off to make my Beachcomber Lamps.

Sweet lamp!
How do you cut yours?
I tried the burning yarn and ice water thing, and that didn't work too well...ended up scoring with a glass cutter then using my propane torch to GENTLY heat it then dunked it in ice water. Those bottle sure have an inconsistent thickness....But they just scream I WANNA BE A LAMP!

On 2013-02-21 13:23, Murph wrote:


Thanks,
I score, heat and dunk like you did... It usually works.
If the bottoms were not so thick it would be really easy but you're right they are perfect for lamps and it's worth it.

On 2013-03-15 21:41, VampiressRN wrote:
Looks like you have some great plans and wonderful materials. Your Leilo Lounge logo is so fun!!!