Thursday, June 26, 2025

Let There Be Light

 Meet Bill Craft. He makes lamps from various devices and scavenged items. He had a show here, but by the time we got there, most of them had been sold. So I found these photos on the web and from papers.


Bill's lamps are made from garbage disposals, colanders, strainers, blow torches, erector sets, & gauges. One is even made from an old warhead! The warhead is second from the left.





“A lamp doesn’t rush the dawn—it simply glows with grace through the dark.”


15 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Hi Ginny, Bill has an amazing talent! These are all fantastic!

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...

Well, isn't he so talented and creative!

roentare said...

Bill Craft’s ability to turn forgotten scraps into striking, imaginative lamps truly sets him apart in the design world

MadSnapper n Beau said...

they are amazing and I would love to have any one of these, and am thinking there is no way I could afford to buy one. He has true talent

DawnTreader said...

Always fun with something unique. I like the one in your header!

Ann said...

These are all so creative and unique. He has quite a talent.

Mari said...

Those are so cool! I'd love one of his lights!

Shug said...

what a wonderful talent he has. I liked all of them in the photos.. just my style!! I’m going to look him up

DeniseinVA said...

Bill is a very talented man, to create these pretty pieces like this. Thanks for sharing them Ginny.

Red Rose Alley said...

I like the one on your Header. He is very talented. What a fun and unusual hobby. wow, all of his creations were sold!

~Sheri

CheerfulMonk said...

He's impressive!

The Happy Whisk said...

I love the upcycle. Some of the art almost look steampunk. How groovy.

Chatty Crone said...

Oh my - I would never think about using and recycling those things.

Great-Granny Grandma said...

Wow, those are amazing. Bet they're very pricey as well.
What a creative guy.
Love your header..

Jenny the Pirate said...

Truly fascinating! And so creative. I have seen warhead lamps in antique shops. xoxo

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