The Moodboard, sketches, research, and inspiration can all be found in the post linked above.
Work in Progress:
wire and aluminum base armature from construction
adding the plaster cloth to the base to start creating the desired form
the final product after wrapping the whole form with plaster cloth
Documenting the final work:
I want the piece to stand alone and not be in any kind of environment. When I look at a product, I like to see it by itself and how it holds its own artistic value when it is not in its intended environment. I want to create a white backdrop setting to photograph the lamp in lighting that captures its form and texture. One example I found is pictured in the photo below. I want the setting to be simple and effective. The lamp is by designer Jacques Adnet.
What else I have to do to complete the work:
I plan on doing the layer of air-dry clay next, I am still deciding what I want to use for the final finish. I want to either use a wax and resin medium or a coat of high gloss paint. I need to research the cost and availability of the mediums to determine which one I will use. I am also adding the bulb globe to the top of the base and an orange lightbulb inside the globe. The globe is white acrylic, which is slightly translucent.