{"id":3016,"date":"2017-03-21T16:13:55","date_gmt":"2017-03-21T22:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mikedumascopperdesigns.com\/blog\/?p=3016"},"modified":"2017-03-21T16:24:11","modified_gmt":"2017-03-21T22:24:11","slug":"copperandglass-whats-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mikedumascopperdesigns.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/21\/copperandglass-whats-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Copperandglass\/ What’s in a name"},"content":{"rendered":"

Copperandglass. A name well chosen.<\/h3>\n

Copperandglass\u00a0reflects our differences perfectly.<\/p>\n

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Copper and Glass Light Sconce<\/p><\/div>\n

These\u00a0are two of the most opposite materials one could imagine working with.\u00a0The rigidness of glass and the flexibility of copper make for unique challenges in the\u00a0design process. They both stand strong\u00a0on their own. Combined they strike balance and beauty in the piece.<\/p>\n

In the same way,\u00a0our own personalities are often so opposite they make\u00a0us stop to pause. But in the pause there is balance and beauty in our own blend of styles. I speak of all good partnerships and work relationships. Ours is a mix of sure focus and dreamy ideals. Therefore, the name-Copperandglass.<\/p>\n

Mike has been working with metal and wood and all things shapeable for years. He bends, hammers, sands and heats his materials into structural forms. These are\u00a0the basis of our lighting and artwork. My glasswork involves careful detailed cutting, grinding and soldering to create shapes that enhance those forms.<\/p>\n

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Copper + Stained Glass + Mica lighting<\/p><\/div>\n

Light and texture affect both materials. Because of this behavior, the work we create has a bold effect on the senses. And that is where we want our work to influence\u00a0people-to make an impression. We\u00a0strive to cause a reaction in your awareness when you walk through the door and see that warm glow from the light you hung in the entryway. It would be wonderful, most of all, to know you\u00a0breathe deep when you relax in your easy chair and ponder\u00a0the beauty of the art you see hanging on the wall.<\/p>\n

Copper and glass are ancient materials that remain basically unchanged through the ages, but the possibilities with their organic colors, textures and uses in modern design are as fresh as the coming Spring.<\/p>\n

Differnce Makes Us- etsy contest<\/h3>\n

Inspired by Etsy’s #DifferenceMakesUs<\/em> contest, we decided to\u00a0investigate this concept.<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>Please follow the link and vote for our shop.<\/p>\n

How will \u00a0you include these opposites in your design style? Will they remind you of your own personality differences and inspire you to appreciate them? Check out the entries in the contest and see how\u00a0others have been motivated.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Uniquely grateful,<\/p>\n

julie & Mike<\/p>\n

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