lamp shade molds

Nancy Mc · Post by **Nancy Mc** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 10:15 am

I'm looking for molds for slumping lamp shades. Does anyone have info on them?

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 11:11 am

Same as a bowl but upside down, n'est ce pas?

Bethany · Post by **Bethany** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 11:30 am

I have seen torchiere style molds (also known as bowls but more lampish looking) on Gil and Carmen's site (Fusion isn't it? I always find it by circuitous means).

Is there a heat problem with soft glass and lamp/sconce shades? I did a search for 'lamp shade heat' in the archives but nothing came up. I've been tempted to make some wall sconces for my home but I don't want to put in the effort only to have them crack from the heat.

TIA.
-Bethany

Susan Slack · Post by **Susan Slack** » Thu Jan 01, 2004 10:27 am

Bethany,
I have made 7 wall sconces for my home. They have been up for years and I have never had any problems with heat. Just be sure to use bulbs that are the proper wattage for the lamp unit.

Tony Serviente · Post by **Tony Serviente** » Thu Jan 01, 2004 10:37 am

I've been making lamps for years based on kiln formed glass, and the rule I use is, leave the light on for an hour, touch the glass closest to the bulb, if you can leave your hand there without discomfort it's OK. If it is too hot to bear, lower the wattage, vent the top, or redesign. Slumping or fusing the glass is not the problem, it is glasses inherent poor heat conduction and inflexibility.