These are in Suzanne Kasler's living room. Yeah, probably a little out of my price range. Of course, they're not exactly the same, but you get the idea. So, then I started googling like mad, thinking surely I could find a tortoise shell sconce somewhere. Um, no. Tortoise shells on stands - yes. Tortoise shells on lamps - yes. Tortoise shell sconces - nada.
I did find a ton of tortoise shells just used as decor. So, I'll share photos of those with you so you'll have something to look at. Since I can't find any sconces, maybe I can just rig up some tortoise shells and turn them into sconces. Or maybe I should just forget the whole sconce idea and put some big gold tortoise shells on my wall. They don't have to light up. But it would be a whole lot cooler if they did.
Thoughts? Ideas? Should I just forget the tortoise shell sconces already and move on with my life?
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Just like taxidermy and butterflies I don't like it. Freaks me out. I love the look of tortoise shell. (cole and son makes a cute wallpaper) but not for me. Don't let me stop your love, though!
What about just finding a spot for the single sconce? Like Wendy Schwartz:
http://pinterest.com/pin/150589181260234298/
Would you dare try to make one? You can find real turtle shells on websites that sell science items for kids - I'm not sure they'd be big enough, but you could check. Also, check Ebay for authentic shells for sale.
Then, just look for a sconce light kit. Check lamp-making sites, and again - Ebay.
Keep us posted!
I hate when I don't get something and then obsess over it and beat myself up. City Farmhouse had 2 shells about a week ago. You might want to check it out.
Could you wire up two shells like sconces?
I have to say the shells themselves are not my favorite, although I also LOVE tortoiseshell. Your pinterest collection is the stuff dreams are made of.
I agree with Allison...isn't this something that you could have made? I could certainly see a local artisan making something like this for you. Then, you'd have a pair that was yours and yours alone!
Hmm, that's a tough order. If it were me, I probably would go and buy the single sconce and try to work it into a little vignette, especially if you really love it!
Of course you can have one made....anything can be made into a light! Do it!!!
Hi Kathy,
What if you buy the resin shells and then find something that is already a wired sconce at Home Depot or Lowes that you could glue the shells onto?
Julie
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