Clean Start is truly unique in both its design and material composition. It weighs 300 pounds and measures 2 feet wide by 6 feet high. The flex plate (large round gear looking thing) is copper plated and houses nine hand crafted custom beveled mirrors. Each mirror was constructed using a "blind" beveled technique. Another brass plated flex plate and fixed caliper disc (rotor) act as the base of the Clean Start stand. The copper plated bell housing contains three free formed glass sculptured discs. Each were hand crafted to interact with the curved glass giving the piece the illusion of water being poured from the brass plated cup (a Lincoln hubcap). The addition of neon lighting to these elements creates an unusual effect. |
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As you look at the water, notice how the blue light travels through the glass to the end of the cup. A translucent onyx marble pedestal offers a base support and is illuminated using architect white neon light. Finally the finishing touches were added to include an antique 1922 bar of soap, Battenberg towellet and hand crafted floral arrangement to adorn the top. Together, the diversity of materials offers this piece the grace and elegance of an antique wash basin of years past. |
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