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Glass shade 3 1/4 fitter?
« on: August 14, 2011, 04:39:27 PM »
I'm looking for 2 alike 3 1/4 fitter glass shades that are not made in China but not extremely expensive. 

Would like something open at the bottom that filters/mutes the light above as both will be at ~ eye level.  I'd like them to look good/unique/cool but it seems like 3 1/4 fitter in a good looking shade is pretty rare.

I've searched a lot and can't find anything.  No one seems to be able to help but if there is an answer, I know a getbigger has it!
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Re: Glass shade 3 1/4 fitter?
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2011, 03:53:21 AM »
This one suits people who like black floors.




Or suggest it as a project for a local carpentry/woodworking apprenticeship if translucent wood appeals to you.  Wouldn't take any more tools than doing bowls if it was bell shaped instead of closed.  Just a helluva lot more finesse.  Or a CAM lathe.




Or maybe hit up a glassblower and see what he can do.  Erlenmeyer flask shades.  Or flea markets & salvage?  Wrought iron and off white glass is a classic combo but would cost you a bomb to get made.  Iron over paper would work and be way cheaper.

If you're on a budget, some cloth that you like wrapped over a wire frame might do the trick.  Cool globes, I hope.

Here's a fun shade I ran into just now.





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Re: Glass shade 3 1/4 fitter?
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2011, 04:28:27 AM »
I'm looking for 2 alike 3 1/4 fitter glass shades that are not made in China but not extremely expensive. 

Would like something open at the bottom that filters/mutes the light above as both will be at ~ eye level.  I'd like them to look good/unique/cool but it seems like 3 1/4 fitter in a good looking shade is pretty rare.

I've searched a lot and can't find anything.  No one seems to be able to help but if there is an answer, I know a getbigger has it!

I am not able to "picture" what you're looking for very well  :-\  .. do you prefer clear glass or white ( frosted ) ?

I dig these stained glass ones but it sounds like the ones you want won't be "hanging"

 http://www.rejuvenation.com/fixshow259A/templates/selection.phtml


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Re: Glass shade 3 1/4 fitter?
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2011, 06:06:34 AM »
 ??? next we will be swapping knitting patterns on here FFS

w8m8

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Re: Glass shade 3 1/4 fitter?
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2011, 06:45:40 AM »
??? next we will be swapping knitting patterns on here FFS

personally I prefer this much more than "shit" threads .. other's bowel habits do not interest me in ANY WAY   :-X

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Re: Glass shade 3 1/4 fitter?
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2011, 07:06:49 AM »
Love that amber globe ... and I really would love to have that whole lamp Tape posted last !!

A glass blower is an excellent idea !!

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Re: Glass shade 3 1/4 fitter?
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2011, 07:14:16 AM »
Love that amber globe ... and I really would love to have that whole lamp Tape posed last !!

A glass blower is an excellent idea !!

I've actually done a little searching on that.
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Re: Glass shade 3 1/4 fitter?
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2011, 07:26:31 AM »
I've actually done a little searching on that.

I've stopped by the Corning Glass Center when I'm that far south here .. they have gorgeous glass bowls , flowers etc that they make there on exhibit ... the choices would be endless ... which would be a great chance to get exactly what you want

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Re: Glass shade 3 1/4 fitter?
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2011, 07:37:33 AM »
I've stopped by the Corning Glass Center when I'm that far south here .. they have gorgeous glass bowls , flowers etc that they make there on exhibit ... the choices would be endless ... which would be a great chance to get exactly what you want

 :D  I will try to search to see if there is a website!
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Re: Glass shade 3 1/4 fitter?
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2011, 07:47:23 AM »
Not sure how tasteless you wanna get but

Or a 10 gallon hat?





Spam cans, Cambells cans, etc.

Might be a little bit frat house but the top of a champagne bottle would diffuse light, the label would shade (if it wraps around - otherwise you have to drink another one to get a second label), and you could drill out the bottom with a glass hole saw.



Or you could hang

or any other container for

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Re: Glass shade 3 1/4 fitter?
« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2011, 03:52:05 PM »
personally I prefer this much more than "shit" threads .. other's bowel habits do not interest me in ANY WAY   :-X
Sharing is caring  :D



Don't you know if you can't find an answer, getbig will have it ;D

Of course, if you cant find it elsewhere the Oracle of GB will help - I forgot to add -->  ;D in my first post.  :P

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Re: Glass shade 3 1/4 fitter?
« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2011, 03:59:59 PM »
Sharing is caring  :D


LOL .. sometimes being selfish is not a bad thing  ;D