A home decor in modem days is incomplete without light fixtures. Stained glass lamp shades find a unique place. Stained glass lampshades are available in a variety of color, design and material. Ceiling fixtures-flushed or semi flushed ones, wall scores, chandeliers, globes,
billiard lamps, pendant lamps are some of the varieties of stained glass lamp
shades available. Table lamps are also available wherein the bases are
generally made up of brass, bronze, wrought iron, or wood. To get best overall
results one must have one focal light fixture in a large or medium size room
with these kind of lampshades.
The making of a stained glass lampshade involves
extraordinary craftsmanship. The craftsman must join the pieces which should be
extremely fine. This piece of craft is extremely unique because each piece is different and makes it exclusive too. This procedure
makes the lamp shade look as authentic as possible.
Lamp shades are designed in various patterns. It can have the
design of a flower, fruit, leaves, birds or any geometric patterns. Similarly,
a range of colors can be used for getting scintillating effect. Often, two or
three colors are used at a time so that when it is fitted it blends with other
home decor. In order to create different textures, clear glass, rippled,
mottled glass, beveled glass are used. For example, the wings of a butterfly
need to be more luminous, so this requires thin glass. The body of the butterfly requires thicker glass.
While selecting a stained glass lamp shade one must insist on
having the provision to connect it to a power point. Flaw or cracks if any, can
be detected only when light streams through it.
Another thing one has to keep in mind while selecting a lamp shade
is the purpose of the lamp. That is, for the purpose of reading, we require shades with light or pastel
color glass. Similarly, the size of the lamp shade must be proportionate with
the size of the room. The lamp shade must not get lost in a large room. The purpose of the lamp shade is to stand out in a room and beautify the room.
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