wall sconce question

Hello,
I'm currently gathering ideas for a bid of building several stained glass
wall sconces. Is there a source for the guts and backing of such a lamp
where I could simply attach my own front panel or would it be better to
purchase some from my local hardware shop and remove their panel and insert
mine? I'm looking at creating something about 6" high by 13". Have any of
you built this type of lamp before? Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks.




--

Michelle Wood-Voglund
Willow Stained Glass Studio
603 N. 4th Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
765.714.1507

www.willowstainedglass.com
Specialist in commercial and residential leaded glass art.
Historic renovation and repair.

There use to be a source for the wall sconces hardware for fused glass but I
couldn't find it for you.
I couldn't find anything at Lowes but I guess a small hardware store might
have it or see if you have a lighting store in your area.

--
Connie Ryman
Cryman Studio
www.eclecticbeadery.com
"ariadne" wrote in message
news:Yydrb.107890$ao4.331399@attbi_s51...
Hello,
I'm currently gathering ideas for a bid of building several stained glass
wall sconces. Is there a source for the guts and backing of such a lamp
where I could simply attach my own front panel or would it be better to
purchase some from my local hardware shop and remove their panel and
insert
mine? I'm looking at creating something about 6" high by 13". Have any
of
you built this type of lamp before? Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks.




--

Michelle Wood-Voglund
Willow Stained Glass Studio
603 N. 4th Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
765.714.1507

www.willowstainedglass.com
Specialist in commercial and residential leaded glass art.
Historic renovation and repair.

When I was buying for Elliott's Hardware Electrical Department, I did not
encounter any source for sconce hardware from the various large suppliers of
lamp and fixture parts.

--
Mike Firth
Hot Glass Bits Furnace Working Website
http://users.ticnet.com/mikefirth/NTBowl.htm
Once again, Empty Bowls for the North Texas food banks will collect money
in February by charging for donated food and bowls at artsy events in Dallas
& Fort Worth. Check out your area if not near here, Empty Bowls was
originally and still is mostly a pottery project. All it takes is a box
stuffed with newspaper and one bowl a week to collect a dozen by then.
$23,000 raised last year.
"C Ryman" wrote in message
...
There use to be a source for the wall sconces hardware for fused glass but
I
couldn't find it for you.
I couldn't find anything at Lowes but I guess a small hardware store might
have it or see if you have a lighting store in your area.

--
Connie Ryman
Cryman Studio
www.eclecticbeadery.com
"ariadne" wrote in message
news:Yydrb.107890$ao4.331399@attbi_s51...
Hello,
I'm currently gathering ideas for a bid of building several stained
glass
wall sconces. Is there a source for the guts and backing of such a lamp
where I could simply attach my own front panel or would it be better to
purchase some from my local hardware shop and remove their panel and
insert
mine? I'm looking at creating something about 6" high by 13". Have any
of
you built this type of lamp before? Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks.




--

Michelle Wood-Voglund
Willow Stained Glass Studio
603 N. 4th Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
765.714.1507

www.willowstainedglass.com
Specialist in commercial and residential leaded glass art.
Historic renovation and repair.

I saw some advertised recently with one of the stained glass places. try
Glasscrafters .com or back issues of glasscraftsmen mag. michele


"Mike Firth" wrote in message
...
When I was buying for Elliott's Hardware Electrical Department, I did not
encounter any source for sconce hardware from the various large suppliers
of
lamp and fixture parts.

--
Mike Firth
Hot Glass Bits Furnace Working Website
http://users.ticnet.com/mikefirth/NTBowl.htm
Once again, Empty Bowls for the North Texas food banks will collect money
in February by charging for donated food and bowls at artsy events in
Dallas
& Fort Worth. Check out your area if not near here, Empty Bowls was
originally and still is mostly a pottery project. All it takes is a box
stuffed with newspaper and one bowl a week to collect a dozen by then.
$23,000 raised last year.
"C Ryman" wrote in message
...
There use to be a source for the wall sconces hardware for fused glass
but
I
couldn't find it for you.
I couldn't find anything at Lowes but I guess a small hardware store
might
have it or see if you have a lighting store in your area.

--
Connie Ryman
Cryman Studio
www.eclecticbeadery.com
"ariadne" wrote in message
news:Yydrb.107890$ao4.331399@attbi_s51...
Hello,
I'm currently gathering ideas for a bid of building several stained
glass
wall sconces. Is there a source for the guts and backing of such a
lamp
where I could simply attach my own front panel or would it be better
to
purchase some from my local hardware shop and remove their panel and
insert
mine? I'm looking at creating something about 6" high by 13". Have
any
of
you built this type of lamp before? Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks.




--

Michelle Wood-Voglund
Willow Stained Glass Studio
603 N. 4th Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
765.714.1507

www.willowstainedglass.com
Specialist in commercial and residential leaded glass art.
Historic renovation and repair.

ariadne wrote:

Hello,
I'm currently gathering ideas for a bid of building several stained glass
wall sconces. Is there a source for the guts and backing of such a lamp
where I could simply attach my own front panel or would it be better to
purchase some from my local hardware shop and remove their panel and insert
mine? I'm looking at creating something about 6" high by 13". Have any of
you built this type of lamp before? Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks.

--

Bullseye sells a sconce slumping mold with the electrical fixture
available at a price I find much too high. Buying an existing fixture
and replacing the glass is probably the most practical way.
--
Jack


http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/xmissionbobo/

I'm currently gathering ideas for a bid of building several stained glass
wall sconces. Is there a source for the guts and backing of such a lamp
where I could simply attach my own front panel or would it be better to
purchase some from my local hardware shop and remove their panel and
insert
mine? I'm looking at creating something about 6" high by 13". Have any
of
you built this type of lamp before? Any advice would be helpful.

Michelle Wood-Voglund
Willow Stained Glass Studio
603 N. 4th Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
765.714.1507

www.willowstainedglass.com
Specialist in commercial and residential leaded glass art.
Historic renovation and repair.

You are in Indiana?
B & P lamp Supply, McMinnville, TN, they have an 800 number call 800 info
and get their number and order their Catalog, buy the lamp parts you need
and assemble them the way Bullesye does it, or I would assume they do it.

and you know, the Thomas Register is a wonderful source for all kinds of
manufacturers of all kinds of stuff. Take a look, if you don't want to
research it online, try your local library.

B&P has some interesting things, but you can only buy from them wholesale.
If you don't have the ability to set up a wholesale account, the prices get
really interesting when you go through a retail outlet like Elliott's
Hardware.

--
Mike Firth
Hot Glass Bits Furnace Working Website
http://users.ticnet.com/mikefirth/NTBowl.htm
Once again, Empty Bowls for the North Texas food banks will collect money
in February by charging for donated food and bowls at artsy events in Dallas
& Fort Worth. Check out your area if not near here, Empty Bowls was
originally and still is mostly a pottery project. All it takes is a box
stuffed with newspaper and one bowl a week to collect a dozen by then.
$23,000 raised last year.
"Javahut" wrote in message
...



I'm currently gathering ideas for a bid of building several stained
glass
wall sconces. Is there a source for the guts and backing of such a lamp
where I could simply attach my own front panel or would it be better to
purchase some from my local hardware shop and remove their panel and
insert
mine? I'm looking at creating something about 6" high by 13". Have any
of
you built this type of lamp before? Any advice would be helpful.

Michelle Wood-Voglund
Willow Stained Glass Studio
603 N. 4th Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
765.714.1507

www.willowstainedglass.com
Specialist in commercial and residential leaded glass art.
Historic renovation and repair.

You are in Indiana?
B & P lamp Supply, McMinnville, TN, they have an 800 number call 800 info
and get their number and order their Catalog, buy the lamp parts you need
and assemble them the way Bullesye does it, or I would assume they do it.

and you know, the Thomas Register is a wonderful source for all kinds of
manufacturers of all kinds of stuff. Take a look, if you don't want to
research it online, try your local library.

"Mike Firth" wrote in message
...
B&P has some interesting things, but you can only buy from them wholesale.
If you don't have the ability to set up a wholesale account, the prices
get
really interesting when you go through a retail outlet like Elliott's
Hardware.

Look at her sig line. She has the ability, otherwise I would not have
suggested them. and a specialist should be able to assemble them too.

I would try GlobalSpec
http://www.globalspec.com/
One can search for electronic components by specifications with user
friendly search forms and find suppliers quickly




"Mike Firth" wrote in message ...
B&P has some interesting things, but you can only buy from them wholesale.
If you don't have the ability to set up a wholesale account, the prices get
really interesting when you go through a retail outlet like Elliott's
Hardware.

--
Mike Firth
Hot Glass Bits Furnace Working Website
http://users.ticnet.com/mikefirth/NTBowl.htm
Once again, Empty Bowls for the North Texas food banks will collect money
in February by charging for donated food and bowls at artsy events in Dallas
& Fort Worth. Check out your area if not near here, Empty Bowls was
originally and still is mostly a pottery project. All it takes is a box
stuffed with newspaper and one bowl a week to collect a dozen by then.
$23,000 raised last year.
"Javahut" wrote in message
...



I'm currently gathering ideas for a bid of building several stained
glass
wall sconces. Is there a source for the guts and backing of such a lamp
where I could simply attach my own front panel or would it be better to
purchase some from my local hardware shop and remove their panel and
insert
mine? I'm looking at creating something about 6" high by 13". Have any
of
you built this type of lamp before? Any advice would be helpful.

Michelle Wood-Voglund
Willow Stained Glass Studio
603 N. 4th Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
765.714.1507

www.willowstainedglass.com
Specialist in commercial and residential leaded glass art.
Historic renovation and repair.

You are in Indiana?
B & P lamp Supply, McMinnville, TN, they have an 800 number call 800 info
and get their number and order their Catalog, buy the lamp parts you need
and assemble them the way Bullesye does it, or I would assume they do it.

and you know, the Thomas Register is a wonderful source for all kinds of
manufacturers of all kinds of stuff. Take a look, if you don't want to
research it online, try your local library.