[TheForge] Wall Sconce Shade Material

[Peter Hirst]

Mica/isinglass, even in its composite or synthetic forms,  is not the 
easiest stuff to work with.  requires setting in a frame like other glass. 
There is a heavy parchment made specifically for shades, which may be 
covered with just about any fabric you like to good effect.  I make a lot of 
floor lamps, and my shades are suppied by Linda at Barfield's Antiques in 
Brewster MASS.  She's a genius with shades of all kinds,  give her a call at 
175 Main Street, Yarmouth Port, MA (508 ) 362-4867.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Smolen" <boka at mwt.net>
To: "Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 1:59 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Wall Sconce Shade Material


> There was a picture of a nice wall sconce (lamp) in an old Anvil's Ring.
> What is a good material to use for the shade that will allow light to
> radiate yet not be flammable if the bulb is on for a long time? I suppose 
> a
> thin metal would work if the goal was to allow light to radiate from the 
> top
> and bottom. Is there a good material that is also somewhat translucent yet
> safe?
> Thanks,
> Bob
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