Making Great Lamps: 50 Illuminating Projects, Techniques, and Ideas

by Deborah Morgenthal and Deborah Morganthal

Book Overview

A selection of creative projects show how to take simple raw materials, wood, bark, scrap metal, paper mache, handmade paper and create a unique light fixture with personal flair. Virtually any object... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579900577
• ISBN13: 9781579900571
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.8" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Some Creative Lamps

I am really just writing a follow-up to the last review . I have a copy of the book so I was able to check page 142 and mine does contain the Sources for Lampmaking Supplies (pg 144 is the Index). Mine is the 1st edition of the book so possibly the sources were omitted from a later printing or possibly the other reviewer received a defective copy. This book has some beautiful lamps to make as well as a few odd ones depending on your taste. There are lamps made from such items as stacked books, stacked tin cans, gourds, vases, a coffeepot, a birdcage, flowerpots and one even made from steel colanders. If you can't find one you like you'll at least get some ideas.

Excellent book for learing lamp making, great photos

This is an absolutely wonderful book for any craft enthusiast and would make a great housewarming gift. The book is filled with beautiful color examples. For each project there are clear written instructions, a complete supply list, & before and after pictures. First it takes you step by step with both text & photos on how to assemble & wire any lamp. Then it shows you how to build a lampshade from scratch. Types of light bulbs and how to pair a shade with a base are discussed.Next, it explains how to make lamps out of common objects. In this section, one unusual one is made with tin cans, while another is created with gift boxes. However, my favorite was made out of a birdcage lined with paper.How to transform an old, plain lamp into an extraordinary one is demonstrated. Many techniques including decoupage, beading, wrapping with plaster & the use of mosaic tiles are shown. My favorite was a ginger jar with a painted fish. Lastly, making a lamp from scratch is detailed. My favorites here were a hanging lantern & gourd sconce. I also loved the fabric canister made of PVC pipe and cloth. The beautiful gallery, artists list and suppliers list were a great end to the book.