MAKING OF:
THE RAW ALABASTER
TABLE LAMP
Discover the process behind the unique raw edges
featured on the Raw Alabaster Table Lamp.
featured on the Raw Alabaster Table Lamp.
Alabaster is a soft, velvety sedimentary gypsum rock. Commonly white or lightly shaded and translucent. Each piece of alabaster varies in color, tint, and pattern. These natural characteristics give a one of a kind look to each lamp.
Regina Andrew founders Jimi and Carla use a discerning eye to hand-select the envisioned shapes for the latest designs.
Typically the mined alabaster is 16"-20" in height and 2-3 feet in diameter. Stones from the quarry are transported to a sawmill where they will be hand selected, sawed, sculpted, and drilled to fit the intended design.
A combination of chisels, files, and rotary tools are used to shape the alabaster. Once the desired shape is achieved, the surface is sanded with multiple grits of sandpaper.
