punched tin lamp shades

punched tin lamp shades

Color plays a vital role in our mood, our ability to think and work and our energy level. Surrounding yourself with colors that inspire and seduce you to greater things is a wise investment in your environmental improvement plan. Here are some tips to get you started:

1. Paint is the first thought that comes to mind when dealing with color, and with good cause – there is little cheaper and easier in the realm of interior design than a fresh coat of paint, and almost nothing possesses it’s singular ability to so completely alter that aspect of a room or other living area as to render it unrecognizable to the original inhabitants. Paint can pull out architectural features that you never knew existed and conceal ones you’d rather forget. It can mask flaws, straighten bent angles, draw you in or pull you back. It can fill a room with vibrant energy, or lull it with a deep and abiding serenity. All this and more, for a few dollars a gallon. Buy the best you can afford (in paint, you really do get what you pay for) and leave your fears behind. It is just paint, for all of that, and you can always do it over again.

2. Plush up the joint with gorgeous pillows, furniture coverings, bright or richly toned rugs, decorator lampshades and any number of other accessory items. Nothing is as inviting as a room lush with deeply layered tapestries of color and pattern, softly curved with thick cushions and deep seats and warmly laid with rosy ambient light that fills the corners with it’s cheery hue. Or if you prefer something more energizing than comforting, zing it up with snazzy colors, vibrant shapes and snappy combinations. Either way, a place perfectly trimmed with furnishings and trinkets that bring out the best qualities of the space is always a treat to behold and a treasure to return to.

3. Floor to ceiling, most people overlook two of the most effective ways of setting the tone of a room. First off, look at what your standing on and imagine the different possibilities – new carpet (what colors, what textures can you envision?); tile big and small, rough and polished; wood both natural and intricately laid with parquetry and other fancy work (or the newest cool thing: bamboo planking); concrete, dyed or plain and left flat or scored into shapes and designs – the options are nearly limitless. Then look up. How about the ceiling? Sure, there is the standard drop ceiling tile, but why just in white? And how about pressed and patterned tin or punched steel? Why not paint it, or paper it or even cover it with fabric? Maybe even a trompe l’oeil image of cherubs, angels and clouds! Why not? It’s your space – when you look to the heavens for inspiration, or examine the ground at your feet for that lost train of thought, why shouldn’t they be able to answer you back in kind?

4. You’ve got to use everyday objects such as paper, pens, office supplies, computer accessories and the like – why not get them in the colors and patterns that make you smile or lift you up? Most anything these days is available in so many colors, shapes and sizes that you should be able to find a perfect fit for whatever suits your need. And it’s harder to put off important chores when the tools are so inviting.

5. Install colored light bulbs and sheer curtains wherever a hint of ambient color is required. The soft-edged lushness of a single hue gracing an entire room can often be the soothing presence of calm that you need to do your best work – while the vivid sparkle of a brilliantly bright splash can provide the energizing jolt you require to get you up and moving!

Black Star Punched Tin 10 Lamp Shade $21.95 Black Star Punched Tin 10" Lamp Shade 10" Diameter at the bottom, 5" across at the top. Priced and sold individually. Designed and manufactured by Park Designs....

Black Star Punched Tin 12 Lamp Shade $26.95 Black Star Punched Tin 12" Lamp Shade 12" Diameter at the bottom, 6" across at the top. Priced and sold individually. Designed and manufactured by Park Designs....

Black Willow Tree Punched Tin 10 Lamp Shade $21.95 Black Willow Tree Punched Tin 10" Lamp Shade 10" Diameter at the bottom, 5" across at the top. Priced and sold individually. Designed and manufactured by Park Designs....

SOUTHWEST POTTERY native american tealight CANDLE LAMP Light up your life with this gorgeous candle lamp. The resin base has the design of brightly colored Native American pottery. The included tin shade is punched in a unique pattern that glows by the candle light from within. Use a regular tealight, or a safer battery-operated one (check our store for availability.) This lamp is perfect on display in a bedroom, living room, or even your desk- anywhe...

Black Star Punched Tin 10 Lamp Shade $21.95 Black Star Punched Tin 10" Lamp Shade 10" Diameter at the bottom, 5" across at the top. Priced and sold individually. Designed and manufactured by Park Designs....

Black Star Punched Tin 12 Lamp Shade $26.95 Black Star Punched Tin 12" Lamp Shade 12" Diameter at the bottom, 6" across at the top. Priced and sold individually. Designed and manufactured by Park Designs....

Black Willow Tree Punched Tin 10 Lamp Shade $21.95 Black Willow Tree Punched Tin 10" Lamp Shade 10" Diameter at the bottom, 5" across at the top. Priced and sold individually. Designed and manufactured by Park Designs....

SOUTHWEST POTTERY native american tealight CANDLE LAMP Light up your life with this gorgeous candle lamp. The resin base has the design of brightly colored Native American pottery. The included tin shade is punched in a unique pattern that glows by the candle light from within. Use a regular tealight, or a safer battery-operated one (check our store for availability.) This lamp is perfect on display in a bedroom, living room, or even your desk- anywhe...

Tin Square Wall Sconce by Flos $364 The Flos Tin Square Wall Sconce provides a lovely, diffuse wash of light in a clean design suitable to any contemporary space. It features a frosty rectangle of flashed, hand-blown and acid-etched glass held safely within a solid zamak alloy base. Designed by Marcello Ziliani in 2000. ADA compliant. Flos was first established in 1962 in Merano, Italy, to produce high quality modern lighting. This Italian lighting company continues to do so to this day by collaborating with talented international designers and researching the latest lighting technologies and materials. Resulting Flos lighting fixtures are daring and provocative, yet uphold the fundamental principles of good design. The Flos Tin Square Wall Sconce is available with the following: Details:Flashed, hand-blown, acid-etched glass shadeDie-cast zamak alloy baseHPF electronic ballast includedADA CompliantUL ListedMade in ItalyDesigned by Marcello Ziliani, 2000Lighting: One 100 Watt 120 Volt Opal A19 Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 3 to 5 business days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 9.5 In., Width 5.75 In., Depth 3.4 In. Shade: Height 8 In.

24 Karat Blau T Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer $915 The Ingo Maurer 24 Karat Blau T Table Lamp features gold leafing beaten to a thickness of 1/10.000 mm (corresponding to 1.000 atomic layers), allowing short-wave blue light to pass through. Yellow-gold light is reflected, giving the inner surface of the lamp a gold appearance when lit while the outer surface is blue. A mode of self expression, the shades on this lamp can be arranged in various shapes and angles for a look unique to its owner. For more than 40 years Ingo Maurer has created somewhat irreverent and thought-provoking designs in a method that is more exo-modern than contemporary. These experimentalist collections enliven fashion runways, monuments and private homes, giving Ingo Maurer lighting a name that resounds in the minds of the design-forward. The Ingo Maurer 24 Karat Blau T Table Lamp is available with the following: Details:4 hand-made plastic panels with Gold leafing4 holes punched in each panel for hanging customizationMetal bodyPull-chain on lamp6.5' cableDesigned by Axel SchmidOptions:Finish: Black, or Red.Please Note: The shades for 24 Karat Blau are made individually by hand. Hairline flaws and minor irregularities in the gold surface do not indicate poor quality; they are a natural result of the production process and cannot be eliminated. Care Instructions: Damp cloth only. Do not use cleaning fluids containing solvents. Lighting: One 60 Watt 125 Volt Type E27 Halogen lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 8-10 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 16.9 In., Width 13 In.

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Bloom Floor Lamp by ET2 $310 Incorporate the beauty of turn-of-the-20th-century Art Nouveau art with the ET2 Bloom Floor Lamp. Featuring stunning handmade Amber Murano glass shades and a hand-finished Antique Bronze finish, the Bloom Floor Lamp is a touch of classic elegance for the living room or library. ET2, headquartered in California, offers a range of exciting lighting fixtures that utilize crisp and clean glass styles and bright metal finishes to enhance modern and contemporary interiors. ET2 is a division of the Maxim Lighting Group. The ET2 Bloom Floor Lamp is available with the following: Details:3 Amber Murano glass shadesMetal baseCrystal accentsAntique Bronze finishInline switchUL ListedLighting: Three 35 Watt 120 Volt G9 Xenon Frost lamps (included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 3-5 business days. Dimensions: Base: Diameter 11 In. Fixture: Height 65 In.

Neverland Floor Lamp by Metropolitan $305.91 Second star to the right, and straight on 'til morning. The Metropolitan Neverland Floor Lamp twinkles with magical illumination, an urban contemporary version of London's street lamps. Featuring a floor dimmer and frosted glass shades, the Neverland Floor Lamp is a striking addition to living rooms and modern bedrooms. Finished in Chrome. Metropolitan Lighting, part of Minka Group, manufactures old world inspired, intricately detailed lighting in transitional and traditional styles as well as modern and contemporary designs. The Metropolitan Neverland Floor Lamp is available with the following: Details:2 frosted glass shadesChrome finishFloor dimmer switchWalt Disney Signature CollectionLighting: Two 40 Watt 120 Volt Type T10 Medium Base Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 48 hours. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 64 In., Width 14.25 In., Depth 12 In.

Stefan Floor Lamp by Arteriors $1200 A trio of glass shades gives the Arteriors Stefan Floor Lamp its multi-level lighting distinction, featuring a marble base and iron and brass accents. This floor lamp is an elegant accent piece for living rooms and entryways, easily controlled with a foot switch. Since 1987, Texas-based Arteriors has paired timeless concepts with a nod to the latest looks, offering home lighting with unique character and enduring presence. The lighting from Arteriors is ideal for both transitional interiors and modern homes, capturing a flavor that reflects the trends and traditions of lighting design across the world. The Arteriors Stefan Floor Lamp is available with the following: Details:3 cylindrical Frosted glass shadesWhite marble baseIron and brass baseAntique Brass finishFoot switchUL ListedLighting: Three 60 Watt 120 Volt E26 Type Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 5 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 70 In., Width 13.5 In.

Neverland Accent Lamp by Metropolitan $179.91 The Metropolitan Neverland Accent Lamp brings in a novel concept to your interiors by providing them with dual lighting that depicts a refined translucent setup. The Neverland Accent Lamp features Frosted glass shades and Chrome finish. Metropolitan Lighting, part of Minka Group, manufactures old world inspired, intricately detailed lighting in transitional and traditional styles as well as modern and contemporary designs. The Metropolitan Neverland Accent Lamp is available with the following: Included Features:Frosted glass shades.Chrome finish.Hand dimmer switch.Walt Disney Signature.Lighting: Two 60 Watt 120 Volt Type G9 Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 48 hours. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 27 In., Width 14.25 In., Depth 9 In.

Where can I find websites that have information on tin and/or aluminum how to projects?

I am a contemporary hispanic artist that wants to further my artistic creativity. I want to make punched tin or aluminum frames, ex voto’s, lamp shades ect.. I can’t find a web page like this online. Does anyone know of any? Even a country site that shows the process. I have sordof figured it out but I am confused on how to get rid of the sharp edges. I would “really” appreciate someones help. Thank you!!!

You can get rid of sharp edges by folding them, turning under, or wrapping in tape.
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