Extending original wax by adding paraffin (or similar) wax? Any experience/comments?

Started by James K. in Problems & Questions. Last reply by Keith 9 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I have a cheap Chinese perma-cloudy lamp, purchased primarily so I can use the wax for a custom lamp.  My question is: has anyone here tired “extending” the original wax by melting it together with some paraffin or micro-crystalline wax?  I have some micro-crystalline wax that I’m quite curious as to how it might alter the original max when added in small proportions (but that is a separate investigation for another time).Continue

1st time making my own goo - Success!!!

Started by BaBa-Gooey in General Goo. Last reply by Claude J 14 hours ago. 16 Replies 1 Like

Yesterday, I had the day to myself and was caught up on work, so I decided to try to make my own lamp, goo and water, from scratch.  I never thought it would work, as I have read that making the goo is very difficult. My first try was a failure.  Goo would not rise, or even dome.   The second try?  Success!!  See attached photo. I bought a pound of white wax at Michaels for about $5.   I have one block of wax left, so I am going to try to build another one today.  Working from home has it's…Continue

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TUTORIAL REMOVED

Started by BaBa-Gooey in Collecting. Last reply by Mr MaGoo 16 hours ago. 15 Replies 0 Likes

I removed the thread containing the tutorial, after receiving two threatening and strange emails.  One  today and one on Monday.  Why people can't just enjoy sharing information and have to start drama is beyond me.  I want no part of it.I don't want to post the file on my personal website.If a forum moderator or admin wants it to repost, let me know and I can forward it to you.I removed my real name and email, to discourage drama queens from contacting me outside of this forum.Continue

3 New Lamps - All Made From Scratch

Started by BaBa-Gooey in Collecting. Last reply by Claude J 21 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Over the last week or so, I have made three lamps from scratch, all the exact same way, using the same supplies, same brand of wax, same exact process.  You can see in the pics below how my mileage varied. My total combined cost for these three lamps.  $4 for a pound of wax, $8 for 2 shades of wax dye.  $2 for 2 gallons of distilled water and $6 for a huge jug of epsom salt.  $6 for a can of Brakleen.  $26 total for 3 globes.  Not bad.I had one globe that never worked.  3 out or 4 are flowing,…Continue

Tags: diy, wax, .cloudy, bubbles, goo

New French boiler list posted!

Started by Jonas Clark-Elliott in Collecting yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I'm not very active here any more, mainly because I can't afford to do much buying and I never find good stuff locally. But I'm still extremely interested in these mysterious French-made lamps from the early 1970s. For those who are also interested, this list compiles every design and color variant I've seen. If anyone has one not pictured here, either owns it or has a photo of it, please tell me!For those who don't know, or simply desire a refresher course, these lamps are generally called…Continue

10% of the web is protected by Lava Lamps

Started by BaBa-Gooey in General Goo yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes

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New to collecting and refurbing; NEED HELP, PLEASE.

Started by Jared Meade in Collecting. Last reply by Claude J yesterday. 16 Replies 0 Likes

Me and my kids have recent started collecting lamps this last year and have acquired around 30.  I would like to refurbish some of my 1970s Starlights.  Can anyone tell me if I can remove the old water and salvage the original wax? I have seen the goo kits for sale and directions on using them, but once I remove the cap can it be put back on or does it require a new cap.  Any and all advice would help....Thank you so much.Continue

Is there an engineer in the house?

Started by BaBa-Gooey in General Goo. Last reply by Metallica Man Trevor on Thursday. 5 Replies 1 Like

Schylling should consider hiring the people behind this.  Wild stuff.https://courses.engr.illinois.edu/ece445/getfile.asp?id=9064Continue

GOOLAMP XXL Bottle suitable for Mathmos Lunar Lava lamp

Started by Marcel in Buy/Sell/Trade Zone. Last reply by Marcel on Wednesday. 137 Replies 2 Likes

New bottles are made and ready for shipping. Empty Bottle: XL: 287,41 USD for example the USA (+ Customs/Tax) + Shipping 259,74 GBP for UK (incl. Tax) + Shipping 289,99 Euro for Germany and Europe (incl. Tax) + Shipping XXL: 297,31 USD for example the USA (+ Customs/Tax) + Shipping 268,70 GBP for UK (incl. Tax) + Shipping 299,99 Euro for Germany and Europe (incl. Tax) + Shipping Shipping examples: USA: ~70,00 USD UK: 18.80 GBP Germany: 6,99 Euro Glitter Filling Kits: You can even buy the…Continue

Goo-Kits

Started by Jason Kurtz in General Goo. Last reply by Jason Kurtz on Wednesday. 22 Replies 0 Likes

Anyone having trouble with ordering or getting in contact with the folks at MagmaT? I made a purchase before holidays and have had impossible time getting order status or response from them! Hope they are still in business and that I’m not SOL:) Continue