2nd Montana Agate lamp

h2otech having dreams about rocks Member since May 2007 Posts: 74	2nd Montana Agate lamp May 5, 2011 22:20:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by h2otech on May 5, 2011 22:20:25 GMT -5 This is our second agate lamp. It is about 12 inches tall and has a 7 inch shade. This one was made for my mother. All Montana agate, and a store bought base on this one.

Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	2nd Montana Agate lamp May 5, 2011 22:21:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 5, 2011 22:21:50 GMT -5 Very nice! How difficult are they to make? Shannon

h2otech having dreams about rocks Member since May 2007 Posts: 74	2nd Montana Agate lamp May 5, 2011 22:24:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by h2otech on May 5, 2011 22:24:05 GMT -5 Not difficult at all. Just a lot of time. Thanks for the compliment.

WarrenA fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2003 Posts: 1,530	2nd Montana Agate lamp May 5, 2011 22:47:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WarrenA on May 5, 2011 22:47:23 GMT -5 "ATTA BOY" this is off the cool chart!!!
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roy gets rocks for Christmas no rock gets left behind Member since October 2010 Posts: 6,390	2nd Montana Agate lamp May 6, 2011 0:18:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roy on May 6, 2011 0:18:53 GMT -5 now thats friggen awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2nd Montana Agate lamp May 6, 2011 1:06:06 GMT -5

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Ooooh, sooo beautiful!!! I saw a couple of carnelian lamps at a local rock shop, very similar, and have always thought that someday I would like to make one.... You did a FANTASTIC job and I just love Montana Agate!!!!

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frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	2nd Montana Agate lamp May 6, 2011 7:36:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on May 6, 2011 7:36:54 GMT -5 That is beautiful! I would think with the rounded top, it would be a bit difficult! You really did a great job! Fran

tkrueger3 driving up their electric bill Liquidating in HOT San Antonio, Texas! Member since May 2009 Posts: 2,279	2nd Montana Agate lamp May 6, 2011 11:03:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkrueger3 on May 6, 2011 11:03:53 GMT -5 That's a really nifty idea, and a very pretty lampshade. Tell me - did you foil the stones, or did you use lead came? I guess the heat from soldering doesn't bother the Montana much. Tom
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2nd Montana Agate lamp May 6, 2011 11:40:39 GMT -5

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Thanx to all for the comments.

Fran- Very small slabs had to be used on this one. Once we bought the mold I realized the slabs I had ready were way to big Had to cut and polish smaller ones.

Tom- Slabs were copper foiled. I noticed one small crack in a slab got longer from the heat.

Krystee- I have some rough carnelian and thought about a lamp . But was wondering if it would be to red. May I ask your opinion since you have seen one?

Thanx again to all for the comments...... Jim

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blr2449 has rocks in the head Can I retire now? Member since January 2011 Posts: 554	2nd Montana Agate lamp May 6, 2011 12:03:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blr2449 on May 6, 2011 12:03:08 GMT -5 Beautiful!!! Your mom will love it.
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2nd Montana Agate lamp May 6, 2011 16:53:39 GMT -5

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May 6, 2011 11:40:39 GMT -5 h2otech said:

Krystee- I have some rough carnelian and thought about a lamp . But was wondering if it would be to red. May I ask your opinion since you have seen one?

Jim,

The carnelian ones that I've seen are beautiful. The look they give off reminds me of sitting in a dark rustic log cabin in front of a huge open fire. Definitely more of a romantic accent light than a reading light...

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Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,718	2nd Montana Agate lamp May 6, 2011 17:32:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on May 6, 2011 17:32:00 GMT -5 WOW!!!!!
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2nd Montana Agate lamp May 8, 2011 17:54:22 GMT -5

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Thanx to all for the comments

Christopher - The textured look is solder [ just like stained glass ] and the mold is a fiberglass stained glass lamp mold.

Krystee- Thank you, I guess I will be slabbing up some carnelian

Jim

colliel82 has rocks in the head Member since November 2007 Posts: 664	2nd Montana Agate lamp May 8, 2011 18:11:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by colliel82 on May 8, 2011 18:11:09 GMT -5 Its beautiful, can't wait to see one in carnelian in the future