Poker Table Lampshade
I am only showing photos of this lampshade prior to its installation because the client ignored my consultation and hung it incorrectly (and in a way i think looks terrible). The design of this lampshade was customized according to the wishes of the client. The face on the King of Clubs was changed from its usual profile to the corncob smoking hillbilly that is one of the logos of Appalachian Stated University, which is the client's alma mater. On the other side of the lampshade, the Ace of Spades was changed to the Appalachian State "A" with the word "Mountaineers" in it, another one of the university's logos. Here, I have made overlays out of zinc and lead and solder that have become the eyes and other facial features. Overlays that touch no other metal parts cannot be soldered in place, and so they are affixed with bits of very strong foam tape that is sticky on both sides or with glue. The $8800 price tag did not include the cost of insured shipping or the cost of electrification (LED or incandescent), which is best done locally after successful shipping.
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I have been making stained glass for 50 years, since I took it up as a hobby at the age of eleven. I have been a full-time stained glass artist since 1975. I've won numerous awards for both my design and my craftsmanship.
I have completed commissions throughout the U.S. and Canada, and shipped my ready-made artworks as far as Dublin, Ireland. I also teach my unique methodology for making precision stained glass in a 43-hour set of DVDs, and I have sold hundreds of these sets in 15 countries so far.
As a visual artist, I invite you to view my images and compare the design and craftsmanship for yourself. Whether you are considering the purchase of an already-made stained glass artwork or commissioning new custom stained or beveled glass, I am confident that I can address both your desires and needs.
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