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Title: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 01, 2019, 05:44:08 PM

Just arrived  ;D ;D the colour is 'Celestial Blue' the name is 'Kyoto' 16 inches tall,with aventurine, all I need now is a shade  ! ;D ;D

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: Lustrousstone on November 01, 2019, 07:56:01 PM

Nice one Keith

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 02, 2019, 12:02:48 AM

Thanks Christine  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: chopin-liszt on November 02, 2019, 12:47:41 PM

This really justifies the space it occupies. :-)
It's good when you can combine a really fabby bit of glass with something practical. ;D
You do need to find a good and proper shade for it to set it off sympathetically.
I know you and Linda have considerable artistic talents - have the two of you thought about designing and making your own lampshade for it?
Basic frames can be bought, (or they certainly could be in the '70s.  ;D )

Or even looking for a good basic shape in a charity shop and re-doing it?
Lampshades are a nightmare. Very few are well designed.
I think this base needs a shade which has oriental inspiration. :)

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 02, 2019, 01:21:33 PM

That's a thought, maybe a Hokusai painted onto a plain shade ? thanks Sue  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: chopin-liszt on November 02, 2019, 01:32:10 PM

You're clearly inspired already!
You'd have to balance the image with the busyness of the base, but I have every confidence you would get it all absolutely right and end up with something much better than anything you'd ever be able to find.  ;D

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 02, 2019, 03:32:08 PM

Already doodling  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: KevinH on November 02, 2019, 11:57:52 PM

And I bet your doodle is of "The Great Wave off Kanagawa". It would be perfect for the lamp.

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 03, 2019, 12:05:58 AM

Do like my Japanese wood block prints, wish I had that one !  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: chopin-liszt on November 03, 2019, 12:21:44 PM

Looks like there is a third spontaneous vote for the Great Wave.  ;D

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 03, 2019, 02:53:02 PM

Have started already  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 09, 2019, 12:12:31 AM

Thought I'd show my attempt....

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: Lustrousstone on November 09, 2019, 01:08:40 PM

Looks lovely Keith

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 09, 2019, 01:49:07 PM

Thanks Christine  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: Anne on November 09, 2019, 07:50:28 PM

Wow! It looks super, Keith!

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 09, 2019, 08:48:37 PM

Thanks Anne, looks rubbish when the light is on ! ::) ;D ;D

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: KevinH on November 10, 2019, 06:37:22 PM

Excellent interpretation, Keith.
Good pyjama striping to the waves and mount Fuji. :)

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 10, 2019, 11:57:41 PM

Thanks, not painted much in recent years maybe I'll start again.  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: catshome on November 11, 2019, 08:57:55 AM

Love it!  Is there no end to your talents Keith?  When I first saw the base/shade combo, I didn't realise you had painted it.......just thought "wow.....what a perfect match".  Awesome.

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Post by: Anne E.B. on November 11, 2019, 09:06:51 AM

Looks great!  Well done Keith!

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 11, 2019, 03:03:45 PM

Thanks all, think my head has grown a little  ::) ;D ;D

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: chopin-liszt on November 12, 2019, 11:29:54 AM

It is still looking positively perfect, Keith. ;D ;D ;D
Not just the right image, and not too busy or too plain, but you've got everything all balanced with the base.
(I've been away for a few days, but I got a sneak preview before I went.)

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 12, 2019, 01:10:29 PM

Thanks Sue, good day out ?

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: chopin-liszt on November 12, 2019, 01:37:06 PM

Yes indeed.  :)
I saw, hugged and chatted with folk I don't get to see, chat to and hug nearly often enough.
And to share glassie stories and enthusiasm around glass in full three dimensional reality was pretty much heaven.
A few bodies were not there and I missed those, :'(  but I managed to have a wonderful time with the ones that were.  8)  :-* 8)

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: chopin-liszt on November 13, 2019, 02:04:47 PM

I'm still thinking about your lampshade.  :)
Would a heavy layer of white paint inside help?
Or trying to muffle the light coming through with a combination of a thick gauze (something such as the sewing stiffening stuff you get for reinforcing cuffs, collars and lapels) and/or more white paint?

Title: Re: Royal Brierley 'Celestial Blue' lamp.
Post by: keith on November 13, 2019, 05:37:05 PM

There's an idea, will think on that  ;D ;D