Copperfoil Table Lamps
Copperfoil lamps, often linked with the Tiffany style, are ornamental light fixtures crafted using the copper foil technique. This approach involves soldering stained glass pieces with fine copper foil, enabling intricate and delicate patterns.
Here is a concise overview of the process:
Pattern Creation: A pattern is sketched onto heavy cardboard, with each segment numbered and color-coded for the glass.
Glass Cutting: The pattern is transferred onto the glass, which is then cut and shaped.
Foiling: Copper foil is applied to the edges of the glass pieces.
Soldering: The pieces wrapped in copper foil are soldered together to complete the design.
The copper foil technique permits more complex and refined designs than traditional leaded glass methods, making copperfoil lamps prized for their aesthetic appeal and artisanship.