Shadrach's Lamps

[Shadrach]

What oils do you use for your finish?

I've tried a number of oils. Mineral oils work best, next are mixtures of mineral and nut oils which tend not to smell, or be as sticky as say olive oil.
I use beeswax from the bees here and bought beeswax.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

They don't blend in with the average decor so you need some balls to make the bigger pieces a focus point.

Blend? What is this "blend " word of which you speak?

My house is "eclectic" !

 

[Shadrach]

Blend? What is this "blend " word of which you speak?

My house is "eclectic" !

Well, some people do that coordinated bit..............

 

[Shadrach]

I'm about done with this one. I'll get the electrics in tomorrow and get some more wax on it and polish it up. It's not going to get a high gloss finish.

 

[MaryJanet]

I'm about done with this one. I'll get the electrics in tomorrow and get some more wax on it and polish it up. It's not going to get a high gloss finish.
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It looks like something Mondrian would make.

 

[Shadrach]

It looks like something Mondrian would make.

It's not regular enough for Mondrian, plus the back and front are a bit of a contrast. But, I see where you're coming from.
Anyway, electrics going in.
I'm going to have to do something about the base. It's too bright.

 

[Meg-in-MT]

That's awesome, Shad!

 

[Shadrach]

That's awesome, Shad!

Thanks Meg.

 

[MaryJanet]

It's not regular enough for Mondrian, plus the back and front are a bit of a contrast. But, I see where you're coming from.
Anyway, electrics going in.
I'm going to have to do something about the base. It's too bright.
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I was thinking if he made lamps in wood, he'd have made lines like that.

 

[bruceha2000]

OK, I've now read through the thread and looked at all the pictures. All I can say is :


On the last piece I actually like it better with the "flaw" repaired. Not sure just why but somehow the visual balance has changed. I could never dream up or "see" those shapes in the wood. The best I can do is appreciate the grain and color changes as I plane/sand rough wood ... with power tools.