WHAT YOU GET IN THE FULL FORM KITS
Above is a
photograph of the elements contained in our "Full Form" lamp kits. For
purposes of clear demonstration, we are using our simplest and smallest
pattern and form, the 10" Waterlily.
On the left side of the photo are what we refer to as "WINDOWS"
These
are used to find appropriate areas in the glass for the flowers, leaves
and background. The white areas inside the black are cut out. This
"window" is placed on the glass sheet and moved around until
appropriate shading, coloring, etc; is found for the piece being worked on.
At the top center is the FIBERGLASS FORM
The
glass pieces,once cut, are affixed to this form with wax. Once all the
pieces are wrapped with copper foil and affixed to the form, the lamp
can be soldered on the form and removed for finishing.
At the center bottom is the CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
The
manual is a very detailed step by step dissertation on the construction
of this particular lamp.The manual allows anyone, regardless of their
level of experience, to construct a quality lamp shade.
On the right side of the photo are the PATTERN SHEETS
Top
right is the mylar copy which is cut apart and used as templates to cut
the glass. There are two paper patterns. One is a "reference" copy
which is colored or painted to approximate the finished product you are
aiming for and is used as a guide for glass selection and placement.
The other is a "holding" copy which is used to hold the mylar pattern
pieces in an orderly fashion between cutting "repeats". (Most lamps
repeat a 1/3rd segment of the circumfrence of the shade 3 times, so you
will be cutting 3 identical pieces from each template.)
WHAT YOU GET IN THE PANEL LAMP KITS
You get the "WINDOWS", as explained above, as well as the CONSTRUCTION
MANUAL, the pattern sheets and a full PAPER PATTERN which you will use
to make your cutting templates.
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Carol Conti is the Founder and current President
of the Association of Stained Glass Lamp Artists.
Please take the time to visit the Association site.
Click on the picture to take you to the site.
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