Okay, latest project is DONE!So here's my latest creation...
Because it's fairly big, here are links to two other views of it:
One
Two
I call it the Scrap Box, because the front of it is made entirely out of leftover bits of glass from various projects. The sides are some extra pieces I had from this, made because I wanted a few spares (which really means that at one point I lost count).
The box is attached to that board by means of a square of copper strips that were pieces of scrap copper someone had given me a while back. The board I had to buy, cut and router the edges on, and it's lit by a puck-type compact fluorescent light. I put a hanger on the back of it that is actually a part out of an old piano I helped dismantle, but I'm also putting on feet so it can sit on a table if desired.
And NOW it's time for beer. Going downtown to Capitol Alehouse to see That1Guy perform. Woo!
(Because it's fairly big, here are links to two other views of it:
One
Two
I call it the Scrap Box, because the front of it is made entirely out of leftover bits of glass from various projects. The sides are some extra pieces I had from this, made because I wanted a few spares (which really means that at one point I lost count).
The box is attached to that board by means of a square of copper strips that were pieces of scrap copper someone had given me a while back. The board I had to buy, cut and router the edges on, and it's lit by a puck-type compact fluorescent light. I put a hanger on the back of it that is actually a part out of an old piano I helped dismantle, but I'm also putting on feet so it can sit on a table if desired.
And NOW it's time for beer. Going downtown to Capitol Alehouse to see That1Guy perform. Woo!
The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:15,
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wasn't that a table at some point?
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real i'm not happy 'til you're not happy,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:17,
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Leftovers from the tables.The box itself is 12-3/4" on a side by 4-1/4" deep.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:19,
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Fanfuckingtastic.I don't mean to sound sarcastic with that. I really love it!
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Christian's Bolt and Ski,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:17,
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I absolutely love itHave you got pics of the projects that created the leftovers?
( Tangy bzzzzzzzzt,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:22,
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Isn't this just an extruded version of the shit not-art that's stuck on the walls of every chain pub in every affluent area everywhere in England?*orders 3.4 yards of similar bollocks out of the catalogue, having bought out a local pub to make it an Ember Inn*
( Sea Tramp the thinking woman's 8 Ace,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:30,
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No ideaas I've only been to a few English pubs. But it is unusual in that it's a fairly small piece that can either lay on a table as a center lamp or hang on a wall.
Besides, it was a challenge for me to make it out of scraps.
(Besides, it was a challenge for me to make it out of scraps.
The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:33,
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I tried not to, but then he went on to describe how it could be adapted to become a living room centrepiece, etc... Sea Tramp the thinking woman's 8 Ace,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:39,
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Not living room centerpiecebut a table centerpiece. The wood base is 16" on a side, so it would fit on a larger dining room table.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:41,
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My initial hyperventilation is subsiding now.Sorry for hot-headedly dissing your perfectly OK stuff.
But why spend so much time making stuff that looks exactly like the garbage on the walls of ponce pubs?
(But why spend so much time making stuff that looks exactly like the garbage on the walls of ponce pubs?
Sea Tramp the thinking woman's 8 Ace,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:51,
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No prob.I can see where that might have been mis-read. I should have been a little clearer.
Do the pubs really have that much self-lit stained glass in them over there? It's not very common here.
(Do the pubs really have that much self-lit stained glass in them over there? It's not very common here.
The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:54,
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It's a tedious plague here. Salmon-coloured walls and everything.But hey, if you're bringing something new to your own continent, good on ya!
( Sea Tramp the thinking woman's 8 Ace,
Mon 28 Feb 2011, 0:20,
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he's made it out of stuffrecycled. made something that looks nice. and if nothing else he can almost certainly sell it to a pub apprently. i think he dun good.
( Nobody Likes Mortal Wombat,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:51,
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Thanks!And now it'll probably be a few weeks before I post any more creations, as the next projects are still in the early stages.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:34,
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This is a thing of absolute beauty......Very art deco in feel, to my mind anyway, and if it's are deco I love it....!!
Ironic in a way, that it is made out of the scraps of your other projects, because I think it is the best one you've made so far... :-)
(Ironic in a way, that it is made out of the scraps of your other projects, because I think it is the best one you've made so far... :-)
The invisable man Is having a long lazy soak in search,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:34,
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Thank you!The thing that was the worst part of this one was foiling all those bits. But I've ordered a gadget that holds the foil roll and applies it to the glass evenly, so the next one will be far less of a pain in the arse to do.
I've got enough scrap bits to make another one of these all ready to go. The only thing I might need to buy is some copper strips.
(I've got enough scrap bits to make another one of these all ready to go. The only thing I might need to buy is some copper strips.
The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:40,
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FunnyI think I might have said that to a woman one night...
(Or something close. 'Sokay, I got laid anyway.)
Seriously, though, thanks. I like to post things like this here so I can get unbiased reactions from people who don't have a personal relationship with me.
((Or something close. 'Sokay, I got laid anyway.)
Seriously, though, thanks. I like to post things like this here so I can get unbiased reactions from people who don't have a personal relationship with me.
The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Sun 27 Feb 2011, 23:57,
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great stuff you talented bastardhow much do you reckon you're gonna get for it/ you got for it?
( FIEND,
Mon 28 Feb 2011, 1:03,
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Not sure, really.I have the gallery owners to ask for advice. In truth I only have about $30 in materials invested in it, so it's mainly my time at this point.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Mon 28 Feb 2011, 5:21,
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You have way too much free time and moneyget a real job...
...But seriously, it's pretty "meh"
I think the whole thrust of it is totally dependant on you describing the process and the backstory, at first glance without the info it's a bit boring.
Plus...member for 7 years and only 500+ posts?
hmmm self-serve much?
Sorry
(...But seriously, it's pretty "meh"
I think the whole thrust of it is totally dependant on you describing the process and the backstory, at first glance without the info it's a bit boring.
Plus...member for 7 years and only 500+ posts?
hmmm self-serve much?
Sorry
Kris Fucking Kristofferson,
Mon 28 Feb 2011, 1:08,
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I'm mostly a QOTW poster.Is it boring to you lot over there? How so? Not being angry or defensive, but genuinely interested as I haven't seen much of this sort of thing over here. I thought I was onto something reasonably original. Has it bindun over there lots?
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Mon 28 Feb 2011, 5:25,
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Blimey that's brilliant!I like abstract art :) Also, I don't know what some of the other people are on about, I live in the UK and haven't seen anything done like that before. How did you do the sides btw?
( Ysol ab abl blap,
Mon 28 Feb 2011, 6:21,
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The sides are piecesof handcrafted glass from a smallish factory in Pennsylvania. They're this pattern:
I use the copper foil method and soldered the ends together to form the box, then lay the front on top of that and soldered it into place.
(I use the copper foil method and soldered the ends together to form the box, then lay the front on top of that and soldered it into place.
The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Mon 28 Feb 2011, 13:22,
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i like thatand i can't tell from the phot whether ther light source is evenly spread to give uniform light, or a sigle point of light that would create different levels of illumination overall. But I think that either would be good, so.
the only small niggle is the visible screws and untidy-looking leadwork attaching the piece to the backboard
(the only small niggle is the visible screws and untidy-looking leadwork attaching the piece to the backboard
mictoboy shitting in your cunt since,
Mon 28 Feb 2011, 12:39,
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It's one of these
(Sorry about the size. Actually that's about life size on my screen.)
It's somewhat diffuse, but coming from a central area so it has a glowing area within it and changes as you move around it.
The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure.,
Mon 28 Feb 2011, 13:27,
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