GOURD LAMP

A VARIATION ON A THEME

Many years ago, we did stained glass windows.  With the recent interest in gourd lamps, Gary has decided to combine several media to create a lamp of his own.  The elements used in construction are Inlace, stained glass, carving and a lamp base.  The shape is similar to several recent pieces he has done, setting the canteen gourd on its side on a carved saddle.                                                                                    

Stained glass, formed on the gourd surface to curve

The gourd section was removed so glass stands alon

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The side of the gourd was carved extensively with cutouts and inlace

Close-up of the carved two-part base with opening for the lamp parts

Finished Gourd Lamp

Finished lamp, red side

Side view showing carving

Finished lamp, white side

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red side, lighted

White side, lighted