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HYDRO LAMPS

Our Hydro Collection is inspired by the grooves and patterns that waterways make through the landscape as seen from above. The layers of gradation in the pigment on the exterior of the bases reference topographical maps. We take queues for our palette from the rivers for which the pieces are named. Much like the rivers that inspire them, the pattern on each piece is unique.

Each lamp base is hand-cast with hydrocal plaster inside of a unique balloon shape. The interior of each piece is poured with layers of resin, impregnating the plaster with added strength and hardness. We have developed a unique process for pigmenting the exterior of the bases that is based on the technique used for marbling paper. Each lamp base is sealed with a UV resistant acrylic coating.

Our shades are made by hand using a heavyweight cotton rag paper and attached to a nickel-plated swivel fixture with a turn switch. An in-line dimmer switch on the cord provides adjustable light settings. Due to the nature of the UV sensitive materials in our lamp bases we recommend using LED lightbulbs exclusively.


 

MICROBE LAMPS

Our Microbe Collection is inspired by the unique galaxy of microorganisms living within each of us. We created a technique for dying and stippling each vase that evokes the nature of microbes as they grow and colonize.

The base of each lamp is hand-cast with hydrocal plaster inside of a unique balloon shape. The interior of each piece is poured with layers of resin, impregnating the plaster with added strength and hardness. Finally, each base is hand-dyed with custom mixed pigments and finished with a unique pattern of dyed plaster protuberances. The exterior is sealed with a UV resistant acrylic coating.

Our shades are made by hand using a heavyweight cotton rag paper and attached to a nickel-plated swivel fixture with a turn switch. An in-line dimmer switch on the cord provides adjustable light settings.


 

LANDSCAPE LAMPS

This collection of vessels is inspired by striated landscapes caused by glacial erosion as well as the beautiful colors found in foliated metamorphic rock.

The base of each lamp is hand-cast with hydrocal plaster inside of a unique balloon shape. The interior of each piece is poured with layers of resin, impregnating the plaster with added strength and hardness. Finally, each base is hand-dyed by the artist with layer after layer of custom mixed pigments and then sealed with a UV resistant acrylic coating. Choose from any of our 29 Landscape color ways.

Our shades are made by hand using a heavyweight cotton rag paper and attached to a nickel-plated swivel fixture with a turn switch. An in-line dimmer switch on the cord provides adjustable light settings.