Mathmos ‘Magma Heads’ Exhibition

Started by lampfancy in Collecting 18 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Thought this might be of interest - a collaboration between Mathmos and artist Jenna Sutela for a ‘Magma Head' installation at London’s ‘Serpentine’ gallery,Also a competition running for a chance to win one of the ‘heads’, apparently worth £840

https://www.facebook.com/Mathmos/videos/1210262489742757Interesting as an art gallery installation, not…Continue

New product announcement

Started by Claude J in Buy/Sell/Trade Zone on Tuesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes

You Talk,We Listen..We now have 2 sizes of lava wax kits:Pint-sized for most lampshttps://lavalabcreations.com/products/lava-lamp-restore-kitAnd Grande-sized kitshttps://lavalabcreations.com/products/grande-sized-lava-lamp-restore-kitContinue

Fixing a Vintage Lamp's Electrical Base

Started by Mickey-D in Problems & Questions. Last reply by Claude J on Tuesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I have a Haggerty lamp whose base no longer works. I'd hate to throw it out and try to replace it since bases are coming as hard to find as the lamps themselves. Is there any way to do a simple troubleshooting + repair on it that won't electrocute me to death lol.Continue

Happy Fourth Of July 2022

Started by The Lamp Caretaker in Collecting on Sunday. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Happy Fourth Of July 2022Continue

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Whoo Hoo!

Started by Claude J in General Goo. Last reply by Claude J on Sunday. 9 Replies 5 Likes

Look at what was in our driveway when we came homeNo more supply chain issues,No more last-minute substitutions.We overbought 55gal of the special chem we need to make Goo.We now have Chems and wax now in stock to make 160 gallons of special wax (its also black-light sensitive)Also bought a new scale so larger batches will be consistent…Continue

Fantasia Poverty Sucks

Started by Claude J in Buy/Sell/Trade Zone. Last reply by Claude J Jun 29. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hello Everyone!I decided to go with a different theme on the office display shelvesI thought I'd offer this to OG members before hitting ebay with it.$130 shipped to lower 48 for members onlyEmail LavaLabCreations@gmail.comAny fantasia fans out there?" width="18" />" width="18" />2Steve Hill and 1 otherContinue

Crestworth Nordic Lamps U.S. Seller

Started by Lamp Addict in Collecting. Last reply by Jonas Clark-Elliott Jun 29. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Hi!  I may be looking to sell these Crestworth Nordic lamps.  They are quite rare lamps especially to be in the States.  If there's anyone interested please let me know.  Thanks!…Continue

Mathmos Chrom Star Wars Fighter - wtf???

Started by Peter Panussi in Collecting. Last reply by Jonas Clark-Elliott Jun 29. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I just stumbled across a classified ad praising a "Mathmos Lavalamp Chrome Star Wars Fighter"  for 200 Euros.Custom made or super special Mathmos item??? Never seen something like this before...…Continue

Grande Base needed

Started by Claude J in Buy/Sell/Trade Zone Jun 28. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Need a grande base for the test stationAny conditionUSA locatedemail me: lavalabcreations@gmail.comContinue

It's hip to be square - DIY Square block lava lamp build

Started by Mattgyver92 in General Goo. Last reply by Mattgyver92 Jun 28. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Well that worked.Recipe is close to a 65% distilled water 30% propylene glycol 5% glycerin mix. Wax is paraffin, liquid paraffin, TCE.Glass 'craft' block has a rectangular opening at the top which required a custom acrylic/rubber plug seal. Stand is temporary until I can design molds for a cast concrete form that I like. Currently it's made of scrap ply and some aluminum foil for a reflector. 40W bulb.Metal coil is three extension springs overstretched and attached end to end with some…Continue