Fishing Float Chandelier
This chandelier was custom designed to meet the client's need for a ocean-themed chandelier. It consists of a driftwood mosaic canopy that mimics the oval shape of the client's beveled glass table. Embedded in the canopy are ten MR16 LED down lights. Hanging from the canopy are nine authentic Japanese fishing floats, each with a vintage style LED bulb inside. The MR16 bulbs and the vintage LED bulbs are on separate circuits for separate dimming. In addition, there are 35 other smaller blown glass balls on 14 stainless steel cables spaced about the fixture. The entire chandelier hangs from four chains hooked to the ceiling.
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Fused glass work is my primary focus, but I also work in leaded stained glass, found object sculpture, large abstract watercolors, and acrylic painting. I use glass to make custom lighting fixtures and chandeliers. Most of my material is scrap recycled from local leaded glass businesses. Musical themes predominate, but I am open to other imagery. I am able to incorporate text and personal photographs into my custom work.
In addition to glass, I make custom or reproduction lead castings for use with leaded glass panels.
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Susan Cordell
For Slumped Glass Lampshades5.0We are delighted with the two custom glass slumped shades that David made us. They were to replace two that were broken and look wonderful.
David was easy to work with and communicated every step of the process providing photos and updated information.
All in all it was a positive experience. Thank you for our lovely shades! - AF
Andrew Feiner
For Slumped Glass Lampshades5.0David is terrific to work with. He is at once both creative and collaborative a very difficult combination. I truly enjoyed working with him and his work is EXCELLENT.
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John Hurd Hurd
For John Hurd's Ceiling Light5.0David was a great help on this project. He suggested design options, made up samples so I could see the the shape of the product and kept me up to date every step of the way. In the end we received a beautiful glass light for our kitchen that exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend David for your project.
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Susan Sidel
For Slumped Glass Lampshades5.0When I broke my glass lampshade I was devastated. Glad it was me but not my grandchildren. Did not think this design could ever be replaced. Mr. Zvanut was able to melt it and recreate-he is a true artist. The project was swift and thorough. I received regular communication and pictures along the way. I would highly recommend him for any glass projects. Thank you David!
- RB
Ross Bloom
For Shower Scene4.8David made 2 panels for us and he was such a pleasure to work with. He gave us plenty of choices and we felt since he is the artist, he would have a good eye for what looks right and he did. We needed specific sizes and sent 2 pics of what we wanted and adjusted the proportions and size to fit perfectly.
Both panels came out perfect and we are very happy with them. Unfortunately, they were shipped by UPS (we have seen UPS delivery people throw packages in the past) and sure enough our 2 panels came with slightly broken glass but David took full responsibility, contacted a local craftsmen and had him pick them up for the repairs, sent him the particular glass he needed. No complaints about anything. We will deffinately use David again for our next project.Thank you David L. Zvanut. You are a true artist and have made us very happy.
Ross and Fern Bloom
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