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bgerr In reply to ??? [2019-06-18 08:12:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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bgerr In reply to Lyth [2019-06-04 07:57:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! You have some awesome work yourself - love the miniature paintings!

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bgerr In reply to highvoltage81 [2019-01-23 10:46:25 +0000 UTC]

Hi there, just have sent you a note!

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kdramacool23 In reply to bgerr [2022-05-10 14:11:01 +0000 UTC]

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bgerr In reply to kdramacool23 [2022-05-30 15:50:38 +0000 UTC]

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bgerr In reply to kimblejg [2018-02-28 16:58:11 +0000 UTC]

Hi there, thanks for your lovely comment .
As to your questions, I use a hollow styrofoam ball as a base for the lamp. The styrofoam is a transluctent, so if you apply only a thin layer of clay, the light shines through it a little. Where I have put the towers I cut out a piece of the styrofoam to let through more light. The towers are formed over carton tubes in different forms and sizes. Pringles cans work very well . I do not make my own clay. It is on my need to try list though. But I mostly use Creall do & dry. Have you ever made your own clay? How did that work for you?

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kimblejg In reply to bgerr [2018-03-01 18:54:31 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thanks or getting back to me and you are welcome your work is lovely and very professional.  I have worked with air dry clay in the past (long time ago!) I have recently been making felting models and will try to upload my work  when I have time (in-between teaching and looking after my children - a women's work is never done lol  

Just fancied a change of medium and have been browsing for inspiration. To your question, no I have never made my own clay however I found what looks like an excellent recipe see 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph4cJS…   -  if you look on his web site he produces some large scale work that appears to be very sturdy and weatherproof I believe. (Not my style but hey each to their own!)  

Could you advise me where you purchase the Styrofoam balls?  I would like to work on a similar project for my daughter she has a Birthday coming up and is a huge fan of 'Night before Christmas by Tim Burton'  Thanks again for advice and keep up the good work (excellent work! best regards Kimberlie

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bgerr In reply to kimblejg [2018-05-18 08:14:06 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I'm so sorry for my late reply - have very much been tied up at work lately. Thanks for the link - I'll check it out. I'd like to try it sometime, but for now the clay I use is cheap and works very well for me.

As to the styrofoam balls, any craft shop, at least here in The Netherlands can provide them. I also sometimes get them at our local garden center in the the flower arrangement section. Good luck!!

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bgerr In reply to Snotnormal [2016-06-14 07:09:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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bgerr In reply to Gniffies [2016-04-15 16:38:25 +0000 UTC]

Dank! Wel supertof om op zo'n stuk waar je heel veel werk aan hebt gehad wat meer feedback te krijgen.

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bgerr In reply to SprayGirl43 [2016-04-12 06:58:44 +0000 UTC]

Sure, no problem! I have saved the text so I can send to whomever likes to try their hand on a lamp. It is only a text based instructtions. So if you run into questions you can always contact me for more information or a picture to explain. I just sent you a note.

I am contemplating setting up shop on Etsy. But for now I kind of have my hands full on my job and my kids and just haven't got round to it yet. But I might sometime in the near future. Hopefully

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bgerr In reply to woodlandpixie1111 [2016-02-20 23:29:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!!

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woodlandpixie1111 In reply to bgerr [2016-02-21 09:12:14 +0000 UTC]

No worries! Your work makes me really happy

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bgerr In reply to Tassani [2015-08-13 18:06:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! Lovely work yourself: the minion cake toppers are awesome!!

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Tassani In reply to bgerr [2015-11-24 08:07:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. ^^

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bgerr In reply to BobsToothpickCityArt [2015-05-01 13:49:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! So is your work. I can't imagine the amount of work that goes into your cities. Absolutely awesome!

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bgerr In reply to 1925devianT [2015-01-30 15:46:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! You have some pretty awesome work yourself - love the miniture food!!

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bgerr In reply to 1925devianT [2015-01-30 15:45:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much - wonderfull to hear

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bgerr In reply to pandora0ARTS [2014-12-15 09:55:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I use several materials: the base is a styrofoam hollow ball and the base of the towers are toilet paper rolls. Then all is covered in a air drying clay, which is basically a mixture of cellulose, woodlglue, salts and some additives. And yes, this could catch fire when it gets too hot. Therefore I only use LED-lights and a prefixed cord and fitting. LED doesn't get warm. Anything else would melt the styrofoam...

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pandora0ARTS In reply to bgerr [2014-12-15 12:25:57 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I wouldn't even have thought that the styrofoam would let the light through that well. Thanks for your reply! I need to try out something like that in the near future. Why buy boring lamps if you can make such individual pieces

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bgerr In reply to pandora0ARTS [2014-12-16 09:32:46 +0000 UTC]

You're absolutely right! They make awesome gifts

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bgerr In reply to mjacobs541 [2014-12-11 08:22:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! And sure you can - I'll send you a note with the how-to.

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bgerr In reply to realrt [2014-11-12 08:07:40 +0000 UTC]

Hi Leena, Thank you and welcome to DA. Sorry for the late reply - have been busy with the real world. I'll send you the basic instructions in a note!

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bgerr In reply to MaggJJ [2014-07-08 07:51:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'll send you a note

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bgerr In reply to CraftyNightOwl [2014-06-20 09:39:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I have no problems sharing the tools of the trade and I have had many questions as to how these lamps are made. Therefore I have written a very basic how-to. I'll send it to you in a note!

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bgerr In reply to harviedo [2014-06-06 17:37:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! This one took me quite a lot of time, but that has to with all the tiny details this lamp has. I think this one took 40 to 50 hours to complete. You can make a smaller more basic version in a lot less time though. The first one I made I did in a weekendworkshop, which took about 10 hours.

I have absolutely no problem sharing the tools of the trade - I'll send you a note with a basic how to.

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bgerr In reply to CraftyLizard [2014-06-06 17:33:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank yoo - much appreciated! And yes, off course I am willing to share the tools of the trade. I'll send you a note with a basic how to.

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