Paul Bush on thu 16 dec 99
My sister is a clay sculptor living in paradise, aka Sandpoint, Idaho.
She's looking for a supplier of parts to make lamps out of some of her
work. I know there's one in Los Angeles that sells to lamp
manufacturers, but I can't find my notes with the name. Does anyone
know of a good mail-order or web-based supplier I can put her onto?
TIA. Paul Bush in cold, wet, windy, dark, miserable Portland, OR (why
was it I decided to move here nine years ago? It sure wasn't because of
the winters)
L Skeen on fri 17 dec 99
Paul Bush wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> My sister is a clay sculptor living in paradise, aka Sandpoint, Idaho.
> She's looking for a supplier of parts to make lamps out of some of her
> work. I know there's one in Los Angeles that sells to lamp
> manufacturers, but I can't find my notes with the name. Does anyone
> know of a good mail-order or web-based supplier I can put her onto?
> TIA. Paul Bush in cold, wet, windy, dark, miserable Portland, OR (why
> was it I decided to move here nine years ago? It sure wasn't because of
> the winters)
Kirks Lane Lamp Parts 1-800-355-KIRK
they take MC/Visa and have a $30 minimum.
the Gallaghers on fri 17 dec 99
Rejuvenation right here in Portland has lamp parts, AND a catalog.
Also Hippo hardware, but they don't have a catalog.
Michelle
In Portland, too!
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Bush
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Thursday, December 16, 1999 2:07 PM
Subject: Lamp Parts
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>My sister is a clay sculptor living in paradise, aka Sandpoint, Idaho.
>She's looking for a supplier of parts to make lamps out of some of her
>work. I know there's one in Los Angeles that sells to lamp
>manufacturers, but I can't find my notes with the name. Does anyone
>know of a good mail-order or web-based supplier I can put her onto?
>TIA. Paul Bush in cold, wet, windy, dark, miserable Portland, OR (why
>was it I decided to move here nine years ago? It sure wasn't because of
>the winters)
Gregory D Lamont on fri 17 dec 99
At 05:06 PM 12/16/99 -0500, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>My sister is a clay sculptor living in paradise, aka Sandpoint, Idaho.
>She's looking for a supplier of parts to make lamps out of some of her
>work. I know there's one in Los Angeles that sells to lamp
>manufacturers, but I can't find my notes with the name. Does anyone
>know of a good mail-order or web-based supplier I can put her onto?
>TIA. Paul Bush in cold, wet, windy, dark, miserable Portland, OR (why
>was it I decided to move here nine years ago? It sure wasn't because of
>the winters)
Hi Paul,
Get a copy of the Gearon Company's catalog of lamp parts. They advertised
in the 1998 edition of the American Ceramic Society's Potter's Guide. They
are a wholesaler of just about any lamp-related metal, glass or electrical
part you could want.
(312-247-4716)
2944 W. 26th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60623.
Regards,
Greg
gdlamont@iastate.edu
http://www.ourwebpage.net/greglamont/
Mailing address:
Greg Lamont
3011 Northwood Drive
Ames, IA 50010-4750
(515) 233-3442
Kathi LeSueur on sat 18 dec 99
I buy lamp parts from Midwest Lamp Parts in Chicago. Lampshades fro
Lampshades, Inc. also in Chicago. Both have excellent prices if you are
buying in quantity (100 lamp parts or 4 dozen shades)
That said, I would offer a word of caution in the lamp making biz. I and many
others I've spoken with have seen a serious decline in lamp sales over the
past several years. I used to orger shades at least 4 times a year. I ordered
once last year. A commerical manufacturer I get some parts from is
experiencing the same thing. My shade supplier cites cheap imports as a
factor in their declining sales. If you look around at lamp stores, catalogs,
and higher end department stores (like Dayton-Hudson) you'll find lots of
great lamps at highly competitive prices. Lots of them that I would like to
own even though I think my lamps are very nice.
Think carefully and test the market before investing heavily in lamp parts
that you may have hanging around for a long time.
Kathi LeSueur
Ann Arbor, MI
Stephen Parry-Thomas on mon 20 dec 99
Hello,
Just a quick message to UK Potters about lamp base fittings. Over the last
25 years I have used all types of fittings and most successful have been from
Specialist Lampfitting supplies. 10 Hatton Lane , Warrington, Cheshire, WA4
4BY.
Tel or Fax 01925 730608 may be will supply potters overseas give a ring,
they don't have a web site.
kind regards,
Stephen Parry-Thomas
www.morrigancraftpottery.co.uk
Martin A. Arkowitz on sun 18 mar 01
earlier this month there was a posting inquiring about a good source of lamp
parts. i was away when it was originally posted, but after going thru the
archives i noted the question. i use de Sherbinen of hawleyville, ct their
address is PO box 63, Hawleyville, CT 06440 and their tele # is 1-800-458-0010
their fax # is 203-797-1385 and the web site is www.wndesherbinin.com
i like them better than di angelo because they have a $20 minimum and they ship
out within a day. also they have vase caps in 1/8 increments. i have been doing
business with them for the past ten years. the usual disclaimer applies-no
stock, no options and no family connections with the firm,
try it you may like them as much as i do.
eleanor arkowitz
still lots of snow on the ground but the sun is shining. so the temperature and
the sap is rising every day-spring may only be a few months away!
Carole Rishel on tue 6 nov 01
It's so nice to be getting back to clay. I've been off ClayArt for about=
3 years now. There sure have been a lot of changes! Well, now I'm star=
ting up my clay business again and going in a whole different direction (=
doing what I like rather than what people want me to do!). So, I was won=
dering if any of you have some good sources for lamp parts not already in=
Aftosa or Axner etc. I need parts for luminaries, sconces and that kind=
of thing.
Thanks in advance!
Carole Rishel
kallahcee@msn.com
Smithville, TX
Sarah House on tue 6 nov 01
I get my parts from:
Kirks Lane
Bristol, Penn 19007
800-355-kirk
kirkslane@kirkslane.com
They have some nice brass stuff, higher class than some of the others. I
think they asked for my tax id # when I requested a catalog.
Sarah House
http://www.skhpottery.com
shouse@mcdowell.main.nc.us
po box 84
Little Switzerland, NC
828-756-1191
Ceramic Design Group on tue 6 nov 01
on 11/6/01 8:38 AM, Carole Rishel at kallahcee@MSN.COM wrote:
> So, I was wondering if any of
> you have some good sources for lamp parts not already in Aftosa or Axner etc.
> I need parts for luminaries, sconces and that kind of thing.
> Thanks in advance!
>
>
There are 2 quintessential suppliers for lamp parts. Of course you can buy
them from the pottery resellers like Axner, Aftosa and all the rest.
These sources are
WN Desherbinin
PO Box 63
Hawleyville CT 06440
(800) 458-0010
Glucksman Lighting Products
8000 Cooper Avenue
Bldg #38
Glendale, NY 11385
800 838-8811
Both of these places do require that you have an account with them and have
a minimum order value.
We have worked with both of these sources and they are indeed, exceptional!
Jonathan
--
Jonathan Kaplan
Ceramic Design Group
PO Box 775112
Steamboat Springs CO 80477
infor@ceramicdesigngroup.net www.ceramicdesigngroup.net
(use PO BOX for all USPS correspondence)
Plant Location
1280 13th Street
Steamboat Springs CO 80487
(use PLANT LOCATION for all UPS, Common Carrier, and Courier deliveries)
Eleanor on sun 8 jan 06
I'm making a lamp base with holes in it. I want to wire it with two
sockets--one for a standard bulb and another for a low wattage bulb
inside the base, both controlled by the main, outside socket.
I have three such lamps: when I turn the switch, one bulb lights;
another turn and both bulbs light; a third turn lights just the
secondary bulb. So I know the parts exist; I just can't find them.
Five Google pages yielded nothing (there were more pages but after
about five pages Google seems to forget keywords) and local
stores--Home Depot and my beloved nearby hardware store-- don't carry
this sophisticated hardware; local lighting store clerks look at me
funny and send me away.
Any and all help will be appreciated.
BTW, some years ago someone, I can't remember who, posted instructions
on How to Wire a Lamp. I printed them out at the time and have used
them to wire several lamps. The instructions are crystal clear; they're
probably in the Archives.
TIA
Eleanor Kohler
Centerport, NY
David Hendley on mon 9 jan 06
You can certainly buy a switch that controls two lights.
A lot of cheap bedside lights fixtures in motels have them.
What I like more, and hope you'll consider using, is two
separate switches. I think it is classier.
When I make a lamp base with a night light inside the vase
and piercings to let the light shine through, I wire in a
simple push-button switch to control the night light.
The switch is mounted in the lamp base.
The "regular" light bulb is controlled by a normal socket
with a built-in twist switch. This also lets you use a 3-way
socket and bulb for the main light.
These parts will probably be more easily available at your
local hardware store than a 4-way switch. You will also
need some extra insulated wire and some wire nuts to wire
the lamps.
I buy my lamp parts at Westinghouse Lighting, which used
to be Angelo Brothers Company. They have any kind of
switch you could want, including 4-way switches, but they
are a true "wholesale" company and will require documentation
of your business status before they will sell to you, and a
minimum order of $75 each time you order.
David Hendley
Old Farmhouse Pottery
david@farmpots.com
http://www.farmpots.com
----- Original Message -----
> I'm making a lamp base with holes in it. I want to wire it with two
> sockets--one for a standard bulb and another for a low wattage bulb
> inside the base, both controlled by the main, outside socket.
Rick Monteverde on mon 9 jan 06
www.leviton.com
Download the catalog section on appliance switches. I think you need the
"two circuit rotary" switch, 4 position: off, circuit-1, circuit-2,
circuits 1 and 2.
- Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Eleanor
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 11:45 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: lamp parts
I'm making a lamp base with holes in it. I want to wire it with two
sockets--one for a standard bulb and another for a low wattage bulb
inside the base, both controlled by the main, outside socket.
I have three such lamps: when I turn the switch, one bulb lights;
another turn and both bulbs light; a third turn lights just the
secondary bulb. So I know the parts exist; I just can't find them.
Five Google pages yielded nothing (there were more pages but after about
five pages Google seems to forget keywords) and local stores--Home Depot
and my beloved nearby hardware store-- don't carry this sophisticated
hardware; local lighting store clerks look at me funny and send me away.
Any and all help will be appreciated.
BTW, some years ago someone, I can't remember who, posted instructions
on How to Wire a Lamp. I printed them out at the time and have used them
to wire several lamps. The instructions are crystal clear; they're
probably in the Archives.
TIA
Eleanor Kohler
Centerport, NY
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Ralph Naylor on wed 11 jan 06
Hi Eleanor,
You can find it here -
http://www.nationalartcraft.com/subcategory.asp?gid=1&cid=27&scid=28
or here -
http://www.grandbrass.com/default.htm (search on SOL7070BR)
The National Art Craft page has a diagram showing how to wire it.
Best regards,
Ralph in NH
On Sun, 8 Jan 2006 16:44:45 -0500, Eleanor
wrote:
>I'm making a lamp base with holes in it. I want to wire it with two
>sockets--one for a standard bulb and another for a low wattage bulb
>inside the base, both controlled by the main, outside socket.
>
>I have three such lamps: when I turn the switch, one bulb lights;
>another turn and both bulbs light; a third turn lights just the
>secondary bulb. So I know the parts exist; I just can't find them.
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