Most of the time, I have multiple projects in various stages of completion in my studio. It's helpful because sometimes there are delays in the process and, to stay productive, I like to switch gears to work on something else. Back in March when I originally shared about the hanging lamp which I blogged about again last week, I mentioned there were a total of 4 lamps I was making for my clients. This is one of two pedestal lamps that are part of that commission. I had worked on the glass panels for this lamp over a month ago and finally had the opportunity this week to create the steel frame. Truthfully, I'm a fair-weather welder and it has been really hot and rainy in the available days I've had lately to work on it. So the stained glass panels have been waiting patiently for a morning that didn't have a thunderstorm threatening and was less than 80 degrees at 9 am. I was able to construct the base and get started on the sides, although you can see that I only got so far and then clipped the whole thing together with binder clips, awaiting the next clear, cool morning. But it's a start! And in the meantime, I have been looking at it and pondering the ornamental metal portion that will be constructed to add interest to the top. And now I switch back to the hanging lamp. Or maybe the six sided pedestal lamp that will be similar to this one. We'll see! Stay tuned...