Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?

Started by Ant Bee in General Goo. Last reply by Claude J 2 hours ago. 78 Replies 2 Likes

In my quest to figure out exactly what the original formula is, one thing I haven't figured out is why they used Kerosene in the mixture.  It seems like it was a very small part of the mixture, something like 7% by volume.But what was the point?  Did it act as a preservative, or enhance the flow, or help to bind everything together?Speculations?Continue

Anyone know how to make a newer lamp more active like the 90s lamps?

Started by Kyle S in Problems & Questions. Last reply by bob y 5 hours ago. 15 Replies 0 Likes

Hi,I have a 52 oz globe from Spencer's, and I noticed that it really only tends to flow nicely when I put it on a 50 wattage bulb and it flows beautifully just like a 90s USA lamp. The lamp uses a 40 watt bulb, but when I actually use a 40 watt bulb, the wax melts but it just sits at the bottom in one giant blob.What can I add to the fluids to make the lava flow and be more active while on a 40 watt?I was reading I could add some salt, but does anyone know a trick or anything I can do to make…Continue

Looking for several lamps

Started by Autumn in Buy/Sell/Trade Zone. Last reply by Jay Goo 6 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes

I know some of these are basically non existent, but I figured I'd list all of the ones I am looking for that I don't have. Message me with what you have available and we can make a deal.Original untampered globes only. **Globes** 01: Clear/White 02: Yellow/Red 04: Pink/White 06: Clear/White 07: Clear/Peach 12: Clear/Green 14: Clear/Pink 15: Clear/Orange 16: Clear/Black 16A: Clear/Chocolate 17: Clear/Teal 23: Blue/Green 25: Purple/Yellow 26: Red/White <-both 32oz and 52oz wanted 28:…Continue

Have to keep or return this in 1 day , 6 hours just does this , it’s 1999 lava usa

Started by bob y in Problems & Questions. Last reply by bob y 6 hours ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes

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Anyone have a 52 oz screw cap with blue lava they are willing to part with?

Started by Kyle S in Buy/Sell/Trade Zone 10 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I am still searching for a 52 oz screw cap globe with blue lava.This is the only globe I have been searching for so long now, I could trade a camel silver streak with black lava.Continue

WTB or Trade - 52oz Clear Green or green white

Started by Sentrex in Buy/Sell/Trade Zone. Last reply by Ant Bee 13 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Can trade a nice pink pink 52oz or buy outright or maybe trade something else.Continue

Anyone know if the paint on Spencers lamp glass can be removed easily?

Started by Robin Miller in Problems & Questions. Last reply by Mr MaGoo 14 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Maybe it's just me but I don't like painted colors on the glass bottle - I'd rather see the actual colors inside.Specers has some neat lamps but a lot of them have painted bottles. This one, for example, would look really cool as a white lamp with white wax - if the rainbow paint could be stripped. Has anyone done this? Acetone? Paint stripper? Wire wool? Just guessing, as I don't…Continue

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Schylling and Lava Lamp's Future

Started by Ryan in General Goo. Last reply by bob y yesterday. 10 Replies 0 Likes

I haven't posted here in quite some time, so I apologize if this has already been discussed. Is it just me or does it seem like Schylling is running Lava Lamp into the ground? The Lava Lamp website shows pretty much every product out of stock. I see that Schylling offers some lava lamps on their website, but the selection isn't that big. Moreover, Spencer's isn't offering many lava lamp selections on their website either. I would love to hear more input on this.Continue

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Wax or something stick on inside of glass ....

Started by bob y in Problems & Questions yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I can touch the outside of glass and it cleans it a little shut gets worse , am sure this is wax on the inside of teh lamp . Am thinking  maybe to open it when cold , take the water out and try and clean it , maybe I should take out the wax also . But then am worried the wax will still get stuck when I put the wax back . Maybe you guys and gals have an idea thx . Continue

Grande come with wax sticks to side , just return?

Started by bob y in Problems & Questions. Last reply by bob y yesterday. 4 Replies 0 Likes

I been reading on the site and from what I can tell it preety hope less to get this off . I can just return it , I order a few of these and they all come shaken or like this , thanks for any input Continue