In a message dated 09/16/2004 1:48:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< But what is a 'good light' is a matter of personal preference. This type of light shines directly on the lace, creating shadows of the threads (and of the pins in bobbin lace). I have tried a borrowed Ott light and hated it. At home I use a strong uplighter to shine on a white ceiling which provides a more diffuse light that suits me. So my advice to Jen is try before you buy to find out what suits you. If there are IKEA shops in Oz, they do a little stand up halogen that's very cheap. >> Also at IKEA is a virtual copy of the Dazor "Assymetria" lamp which also uses a daylight bulb. Both the IKEA & Dazor version are made in Finland so I suspect they are, in fact, the same lamp.....except for the price. I bought the Dazor "Assymetria" for about $100 before discovering the IKEA "Global" ($17.99) with the "Magnesit" base ($10.00). Here's a link to IKEA's site illustrating the lamp and base: I have tried to make it "clickable", but if you must cut and paste, be sure to remove all the spaces. <A HREF="http://www.ikea-usa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&categoryId=10280&langId=-1&parentCats=10111*10280&chap terId=10284&cattype=sub"> http://www.ikea-usa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&categoryId=10280&langId=-1&parentCats= 10111*10280&chapterId=10284&cattype=sub</A> I now have one of each for different work areas and like them equally well. The bulbs are a little expensive but last a long time. (I have yet to need to replace one in over ten years of use.) I also have an Ott light which I like to take to workshops because it is very light and portable. (It folds.) If you want a magnifier, Dazor makes an excellent though expensive magnifying lamp with the bulb encircling the lens and there are extra lenses available with different diopters (i.e. different amounts of magnification). I prefer a lamp with the encircling bulb when I need magnification over the type with a bulb to one side of the lens because your work is lighted more evenly. Having said all this, however, I agree with Steph. If possible, try before you buy. Vicki in Maryland where we are expecting the remains of Hurricane Ivan to drench us this weekend - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
