Solarium
A Native American inspired sconce
A Native American inspired sconce
Ideation
I did several sets of sketches. The first set had a variety of different design directions, but I eventually decided on a style I liked. I then did another set of sketches to finalize my design.
I did several sets of sketches. The first set had a variety of different design directions, but I eventually decided on a style I liked. I then did another set of sketches to finalize my design.
Creating the Pattern
The pattern on the lamp was all hand cut using a jewelry saw. I first created the pattern in Adobe Illustrator, then printed it out and glued it onto the copper and brass sheets. I pre-drilled holes to thread the saw blade through so there were only interior cuts.
The pattern on the lamp was all hand cut using a jewelry saw. I first created the pattern in Adobe Illustrator, then printed it out and glued it onto the copper and brass sheets. I pre-drilled holes to thread the saw blade through so there were only interior cuts.
Construction
After I cut out all the shapes I curved the pieces by hand. Maintaining a smooth curve and keeping the area around the cut outs in line with those curves can be very difficult. Once curved, I created a piece to connect the facade pieces to the wall and to create an attachment point for the light bulb. I drilled holes in the back face of the connecting piece so it could be mounted to the wall.
After I cut out all the shapes I curved the pieces by hand. Maintaining a smooth curve and keeping the area around the cut outs in line with those curves can be very difficult. Once curved, I created a piece to connect the facade pieces to the wall and to create an attachment point for the light bulb. I drilled holes in the back face of the connecting piece so it could be mounted to the wall.
Final Model
The completed sconce looks great with the lights on or off. During the day the beautiful copper and brass shine brightly. At night the silhouette of the cut pattern glows.
The completed sconce looks great with the lights on or off. During the day the beautiful copper and brass shine brightly. At night the silhouette of the cut pattern glows.
Lighting
The sconce creates a calming and warm ambiance. Potential retail locations include Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie as well as various stores on the internet.
The sconce creates a calming and warm ambiance. Potential retail locations include Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie as well as various stores on the internet.
