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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 14, 2016 0:08:49 GMT
DS was in band for 8 years and loved every second of it. He no longer plays his clarinet and it wasn't worth restoring it for someone else to use so I talked DH into making a lamp! We're pretty happy with the results! You can click on the picture to make it larger. DS absolutely ![]() D it! He posted a picture on Facebook that read RIP Clarinet. All his band friends who played clarinet want one!! Attachments:
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Dec 14, 2016 0:12:28 GMT
I love it!!! what a great personal gift!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 0:15:13 GMT
That's a treasure! What a great idea.
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Post by Jili on Dec 14, 2016 0:15:14 GMT
I love it! Definitely going to consider this once we fully retire the clarinet here.
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Post by lesley on Dec 14, 2016 0:17:02 GMT
That is fabulous, and the shade works really well with it.  |
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Post by mom on Dec 14, 2016 0:17:41 GMT
I love this!! And the shade? Perfect!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 0:20:12 GMT
Wow! I love that. What a lovely gift, bet your son will be thrilled with it.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 14, 2016 0:21:12 GMT
I love it! Definitely going to consider this once we fully retire the clarinet here. When you get ready, let me know and I'll let you know what we learned! |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 14, 2016 0:21:49 GMT
I love this!! And the shade? Perfect! Less than $10 from WalMart! |
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Post by used2scrap on Dec 14, 2016 0:23:34 GMT
Very cool! Great update!
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Post by underwatermama on Dec 14, 2016 0:25:10 GMT
This is awesome!! But when I saw your title I thought it was going to be the lamp from A Christmas Story.  |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 14, 2016 0:28:00 GMT
This is awesome!! But when I saw your title I thought it was going to be the lamp from A Christmas Story. I changed the title to be clearer.  |
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Post by Zee on Dec 14, 2016 0:35:21 GMT
Neat! Very clever!
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Post by terri on Dec 14, 2016 0:37:25 GMT
That looks so good! Such a great idea and I never would have thought of it. Really impressed!
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Dec 14, 2016 0:39:36 GMT
I love it! Definitely going to consider this once we fully retire the clarinet here. When you get ready, let me know and I'll let you know what we learned! I'm ready now, please! SO COOL. Brilliant. My college son keeps resisting giving his away - so many memories - but it's just languishing in a case. We are NOT handy, so I'd hire somebody to make it. If you have time, could you post a photo of the lamp without the shade, please? (So I can see the part where the bulb screws in.) |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 14, 2016 0:45:15 GMT
When you get ready, let me know and I'll let you know what we learned! I'm ready now, please! SO COOL. Brilliant. My college son keeps resisting giving his away - so many memories - but it's just languishing in a case. We are NOT handy, so I'd hire somebody to make it. If you have time, could you post a photo of the lamp without the shade, please? (So I can see the part where the bulb screws in.) I hid it as I don't want DS to come home and surprise me! I will post a picture tomorrow when he's at work. We googled clarinet lamp and got so many hits! They are fairly common. Trumpet too!! |
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Post by Just Beth on Dec 14, 2016 0:48:26 GMT
I love this idea! It turned out really well. My 10yo is using his uncle's old trumpet and there are still more kids coming after him but maybe once they are all grown we can do this also.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 0:48:28 GMT
DS was in band for 8 years and loved every second of it. He no longer plays his clarinet and it wasn't worth restoring it for someone else to use so I talked DH into making a lamp! We're pretty happy with the results! You can click on the picture to make it larger. That is too fabulous for words! |
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Post by jenjie on Dec 14, 2016 0:49:04 GMT
That is amazing! And the lampshade is the perfect accompaniment.
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Post by Lexica on Dec 14, 2016 0:50:11 GMT
That is fabulous! It really makes a cool looking lamp, and it will hold so many memories for your son, not only of playing it, but of his dad for making it! Great idea.
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Dec 14, 2016 0:50:44 GMT
I'm ready now, please! SO COOL. Brilliant. My college son keeps resisting giving his away - so many memories - but it's just languishing in a case. We are NOT handy, so I'd hire somebody to make it. If you have time, could you post a photo of the lamp without the shade, please? (So I can see the part where the bulb screws in.) I hid it as I don't want DS to come home and surprise me! I will post a picture tomorrow when he's at work. We googled clarinet lamp and got so many hits! They are fairly common. Trumpet too!! No, keep your lamp hidden, especially if it's Google-able. I can see photos there. I had no idea it was a "thing." People are so damn clever. Thanks for the inspiration! |
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Post by flanz on Dec 14, 2016 1:07:37 GMT
Seriously cool and thoughtful gift! I have a feeling your son is going to love it!
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Post by PLurker on Dec 14, 2016 1:08:32 GMT
I love this!! And the shade? Perfect! Perfect (an inexpensive) match!!! |
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Post by underwatermama on Dec 14, 2016 1:10:46 GMT
This is awesome!! But when I saw your title I thought it was going to be the lamp from A Christmas Story. I changed the title to be clearer. I just reloaded the page and saw clarinet instead of Christmas and thought I must be seeing things and people are going to think I'm a nut for what I posted. I have a bad case of holiday brain this year. |
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Post by mellyw on Dec 14, 2016 1:10:54 GMT
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I have my old beat up clarinet, thought to hang it on a wall , but this is awesome. My DD already stole the case for it, it's a really cool dark green leather with blue velvet interior. She uses for her vintage medical theme apartment, but the clarinet is just sitting there. Luckily, DH is totally up for this. It's going to go in the same room as the lamp my Grandfather made for me (he was a Fenton art glass maker). Thank you again, Joy  |
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 14, 2016 1:11:50 GMT
Wow, amazing!!
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Post by hollymolly on Dec 14, 2016 1:14:50 GMT
I don't even play and I want a lamp like that. That is such a beautifully special gift.
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Post by scorpeao on Dec 14, 2016 1:19:20 GMT
Sooooo awesome!
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Post by River on Dec 14, 2016 1:22:35 GMT
That is sooo cool! What a wonderful idea. I absolutely love how it turned out.
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Post by lurkingsince2001 on Dec 14, 2016 1:35:09 GMT
I just love lamps made out of other things. When I was growing up, my Grandfather had a desk lamp made from an old telephone, the kind with a separate earpiece: when you raised the earpiece the light would come on. We also had a huge vintage copper fire extinguisher and a rifle lamp.
This really is an awesome present. It's tasteful, goes with several decorating styles, and has great sentimentality. It'll look good even in a room with laundry all over the floor! LOL
Big applause for a great gift idea!
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