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The finished torus shade

Posted on 6 December 2021 by yorkshirecrafter

I’m pleased to say that my latest light shade is finished. Using wire legs on a body made from a beer can base worked as the support “spider” from which the laser-cut shade is suspended. By the time the legs … Continue reading →

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A spider for the torus

Posted on 9 November 2021 by yorkshirecrafter

I’ve been working on a “spider” that will enable me to suspend my torus lamp shade from the pendant light on our landing. Having abandoned the copper ring idea I looked around for some steel or aluminium sheet, thinking that … Continue reading →

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Torus light shade

Posted on 27 October 2021 by yorkshirecrafter

I’ve taken the plunge and laser-cut my latest light shade from plywood, after making a successful prototype in corrugated cardboard earlier this month. Having assembled it, I’m now wondering whether I shouldn’t have applied a finish such as Danish Oil … Continue reading →

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The latest light shade

Posted on 10 October 2021 by yorkshirecrafter

There’s something about light shades. I see them as an opportunity to introduce a sculptural element into home décor while still being functional. (Being an engineer, I disagree somewhat with the famous William Morris quotation: I prefer to fill my … Continue reading →

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