Porch Leaf Sconce
This sconce was designed to announce the entrance to a very artful home. I had already done a pair of matching leaf sconces for the media room. There were some leaves in the antique French chandelier hanging in the middle of the room. There were art pieces in every space in the house. This sconce is all aluminum except for the leaves on the front. They are fabricated from copper sheet, cut and shaped with a band saw and oscillating drum sander. The leaves are heated to make them more pliable and then hand formed.
I didn’t want any obvious fasteners. I researched several industrial epoxies and found one that was good up to 500 degrees down to -55. It was also waterproof. The sconce was installed on a cedar wall next to the front door. There was a large overhang so it was never going to experience any direct weather.
There were many other black details on the exterior of the house. The front door was glass, top to bottom, with a black frame and black dividers. The other exterior lights were black metal with semi-transparent white acrylic panels. This fixture was a lot of work. Sometimes the simpler looks are the hardest to fabricate. The really trick part of this light was the front panel. It was cut out behind the leaves so some light could spill out around them. One of the hardest issues to solve was how to take the panel off to change the bulbs? I didn’t want any screws or nuts in the corners. The solution was to make the panel hook over the lower frame at, the bottom, with double, rare earth, magnets securing it at the top. It works great. This is something I can use again.
Everything then received multiple coats of spray paint. The frame was painted satin black. The plate was painted mat black. The leaves were then painted satin black to created a separation from the mat black face plate. The fixture measures 19" tall x 6" wide. It is 4" deep. This was a very rewarding project.
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My work started as a part of the crafts movement in the 70's. Street fairs, galleries, and word-of-mouth provided me with a steady stream of commissioned work. While most of my work revolved around lighting, I often did other fun, creative, problem solving projects for clients.
In the 90's I became a commercial photographer and enjoyed that lifestyle for almost 30 years. Near the end of the photography work I started getting back into my crafts roots. I did both photography and crafts for about eight years and then returned full time to the craftsman life. I am still doing mostly lights but do branch out now and then if the project seems fun or challenging. At this point I have projects scattered all over the Puget Sound area as well as around the country. I have several clients with multiple pieces including one client for which I have created ten custom lights.
My work is very eclectic. It's basically a refined industrial style using a wide range of materials and fabrication techniques, This makes almost every piece a unique, one-of-a-kind, work of art.
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Sally S
For Industrial Caged Desk Lamp5.0Jerry was the perfect craftsman for my project. His communication and attention to details was exceptional, and he was patient in working through the design process as we worked together to get to the final plan. We had some unforeseen installation issues and he took extra time to understand the issue and determine the right corrective course. All while staying enthusiastic and curious. I look forward to more projects in the future!
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Sam F
For Project 25.0Jerry designed and built a custom lamp for me. I needed the lamp to be able to telescope up and down. I added a further wrinkle with interchangeable custom lamp shades. The blown glass shades were beautiful, but very heavy which made the geometry of the lamp base a little tricky. Jerry worked diligently to make it all work perfectly and the finished product is both beautiful and functional. Jerry's communication throughout was fantastic and was usually accompanied by pictures showing progress. Jerry is a true craftsman and brings the unteachable secret-sauce called caring to his prodigious artistic and technical expertise. I highly highly recommend Jerry for anything requiring an artistic and engineering skill-set. It doesn't get better than Jerry!
LPLaura P
For Layered Cooper Screen Pendant4.8- VW
vicki w
For Blooming Torchere Floor Lamp5.0I have never had a better experience with anyone then I did working with Jerry Davis! Not only did my lamps come out crazy gorgeous…perfection! But the every day communication w Jerry, and The constant updates and my involvement, made this project so much more joyous. He was beyond professional and the lamps he made for me…well, let's just say that they far exceeded my expectations. They really are a work of art and everyone who walks into my home flips over them! Jerry and I become friends over this project and I hope that continues. You won't work w a better person, to make your dreams come true, then him!! An amazing person
VHVanessa H
For Vanessa's Chandelier5.0I could not be happier with Jerry. The quality was fantastic, but I also really enjoyed the thoughtful communication and progress photos! I should be going on and on about the fixture, but I am not surprised it is wonderful. I am surprised at how smooth the process was. As an interior designer I work with all sorts of craftspeople, and Jerry is a wonderful blend of artist and professional! Thank you so much.
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