Monday 20 October 2014

Bug Lamp (hiru andon)


I had some wooden coasters and I wanted to make a lamp, not a lamp to flood the room with light or even a lamp to read by, just a lamp to enhance the mood.

 I wanted a tall lamp to contrast the horizontal lines of the coasters. To add some interest to the lamp I followed the curving grain in the wood at the top.

 This is the result... "hiru andon"    Translation = "daytime lamp"


BUG

If you look closely at the bottom left side of the lamp (close-up view in the photo to the right) you will see a bug forever captured right in the wood itself. 

 This combined with the glow off the brass backing resulted in the name "BUG LAMP".
Below is a picture of the lamp when turned on.



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  1. Sawman21 October 2014 at 19:10

    Don I am a wood lover and woodworker and a mostly retired pharmacist. I was tired of watching Mon nite Football and found your Blog. Appreciate the lamp design and when lit it is really cool, and the "Bug" in the wood I have never seen anything like that.

    I have to admit that I'm new at blogging and was glad to find a person such as you. It would make this old wood guy appreciative if you would take a look at mine and leave a comment
    Ed

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Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
Before retiring I spent 25 years in the computer industry and another 18 years with my own business as an independent sales rep and a distributor in the cycling industry. I have two grown daughters, two beautiful grandchildren and still live with my first wife. I have always enjoyed woodworking and I have designed and built furniture, both indoor and outdoor. I have done extensive renovations, both interior and landscape. My sister and brother were both graduates of OCA (Ontario College of Art) and my daughter graduated from Sheridan College graphic arts program. I just go with what I learned from osmosis and observation. I enjoy craft beer, Italian food, and ice cream.