General Goo - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-28T18:12:07Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/categories/general-goo/listForCategory?categoryId=1566398%3ACategory%3A36&%3Bamp%3Bpage=69&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNew vintage flow wax and master fluid refill kits coming soon!tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2024-01-11:1566398:Topic:8809162024-01-11T16:37:03.797ZAutumnhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Autumn
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<p>hi - is anyone else having problems logging into Discord?<br/>I'm based in UK and can't seem to post at all</p>
<p>Do I need to pay subscriptions?<br/>Or has anyone found a way to simply chip in like this?</p>
<p>hi - is anyone else having problems logging into Discord?<br/>I'm based in UK and can't seem to post at all</p>
<p>Do I need to pay subscriptions?<br/>Or has anyone found a way to simply chip in like this?</p> Possibility of high-temp rotocast epoxy for making a globe?tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2023-10-13:1566398:Topic:8787882023-10-13T13:34:27.907ZMattgyver92https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Matt899
<p>I was thinking about this the other day. Full disclosure, it's likely a dumb idea and I'll never attempt it.</p>
<p>Assuming it would be possible to make a clear and bubble-free roto-cast of a mold form.....if one were to use a high-temperature clear epoxy with a thick enough wall, could one make a lava globe into whatever shape they desire?</p>
<p>Obviously, I'm assuming there'd be multiple challenges to this from the pressure difference created by heating the wax, getting thick enough…</p>
<p>I was thinking about this the other day. Full disclosure, it's likely a dumb idea and I'll never attempt it.</p>
<p>Assuming it would be possible to make a clear and bubble-free roto-cast of a mold form.....if one were to use a high-temperature clear epoxy with a thick enough wall, could one make a lava globe into whatever shape they desire?</p>
<p>Obviously, I'm assuming there'd be multiple challenges to this from the pressure difference created by heating the wax, getting thick enough walls to withstand the pressure, thermal stress over time (even though it's high-temp epoxy), and concerns with stickage on the inside surface since it's epoxy and not glass.</p>
<p>To say borosilicate blown glass is not cheap is an extreme understatement. Were it possible, high-temp rotocasting could possibly open the door to low-cost low-volume rapid prototyping certain forms for custom lamp globe shapes.</p>
<p>Borosilicate blown glass does offer the ability to do multi volume vessels, allowing forms to pass through walls, and superior durability, quality, and optical clarity.</p>
<p>The rotocast process would mostly require building a rotocaster (which can be done cheap and used repeatedly), designing and fabricating the forms through 3D printing and silicone (though silicone is very expensive), and mounting the mold. The casting material would need careful consideration and likely would require a vacuum chamber to de-gas the epoxy prior to casting to reduce bubbles, which can add to cost.</p>
<p>My guess is it would add up to the same as commissioning a blown borosilicate globe in the end.</p>
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<p>Hey all,</p>
<p>Mark has decided to step down as owner of OozingGoo and pass the torch on to me. Most everyone on here knows me, but here is a real quick summary of my involvement over the years. I've been a mod on here for 10+ years and have been the main contributor to the Lava Library with the assistance of many people on here (Jonas in particular). Since I am still passionate about the lava hobby and want to preserve what we have here I volunteered to run OozingGoo and pay the…</p>
<p>Hey all,</p>
<p>Mark has decided to step down as owner of OozingGoo and pass the torch on to me. Most everyone on here knows me, but here is a real quick summary of my involvement over the years. I've been a mod on here for 10+ years and have been the main contributor to the Lava Library with the assistance of many people on here (Jonas in particular). Since I am still passionate about the lava hobby and want to preserve what we have here I volunteered to run OozingGoo and pay the bills.</p>
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<p>So what is going to change? Not a whole lot right this moment. I rearranged the home page to remove some old outdated links that didn't work and disabled some features that no one used. I have also been discussing with some other members of the lava community about integrating our communities together. This is the big thing to look out for. I have laid some of the ground work to start this process on the home page. Chat has been moved to Discord. We have a very active community on there and it far surpasses the built in chat Ning provides. We have a Facebook group that we would like to make the official oozing goo Facebook group. Finally there is a subReddit that I'd like to incorporate into the fold as another part of our community.</p>
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<p>The idea here is to make a cohesive community where everyone can participate wherever they want while still having OozingGoo around as a permanent place to share their photos and topics. OozingGoo isn't going anywhere. It is too important to fade away. There is so much history here and I want to make sure this place continues to be a place where everyone can share their collections, talk to other collectors, and most importantly be a place where your contributions will become part of lava history.</p>
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<p>You can see the start of the community hub on the home page now. Hopefully we will get some better graphics in there. :)</p>
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<p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">I'm aimlessly working on a heatless Lava Lamp. The one in particular I have been working on "does not" use alka seltzer or any other quick reaction. These look like a lava lamp, but in a bottle with blobs that create a…</p>
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<p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">**I hope I put this in the correct discussion. If not please let me know so I can fix it.</p>
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<p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">I'm aimlessly working on a heatless Lava Lamp. The one in particular I have been working on "does not" use alka seltzer or any other quick reaction. These look like a lava lamp, but in a bottle with blobs that create a almost hypnotizing effect. Once you take the bottle and swirl it around a few times the blobs all come together forming a beautiful swirl like effect that spins around and once it slows down the blobs can stretch and detach settling at the top/bottom of the bottle. It is absolutely the most beautiful sensory bottle I have ever seen.</p>
<p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">Unfortunately, I am at a loss of "the unknown" chemical or product that is missing.</p>
<p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">What am I doing wrong and not adding?</p>
<p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">I have tried everything possible and it's still not right.</p>
<p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">My go to recipe:</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">Fill bottle half full of distilled water</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">Add baby oil leaving 1/4 inch or more at top for glitter</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">Add the food coloring 3 drops</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">Add the glitter to your liking</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">Secure the lid, glue it shut and shake and swirl</p>
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<p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">The contents will blend, but they will slowly separate and create a really neat glittery look but nothing I am actually trying to accomplish.</p>
<p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">Products I have used:</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">clear dish soap</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">baby oil</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">vegetable oil</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">acetone</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">Karo syrup</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">vinegar</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">distilled water</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">lots of sparkles/ fine glitter</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">food coloring</p>
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<li class="x__3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz"><p class="x__1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM x_ContentPasted0">liquid pearl paint colors</p>
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<p><span>*This pic I sent is what I am trying to accomplish.</span></p> Dying fluid (From one of our Clients)tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2023-05-20:1566398:Topic:8742482023-05-20T06:04:39.687ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
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<p>I just got a squiggle aristocrat. It has a 50watt reflector bulb in it and it seems that it’s too hot of a bulb to use with this lamp. After an hour of flow, the goo turns into tons of small, round blobs. They float around like glitter in a glitter lamp at that point. Just trying to figure out if the bulb is too hot or if the master fluid is too heavy… I’ve had it on a dimmer and that…</p>
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<p>I just got a squiggle aristocrat. It has a 50watt reflector bulb in it and it seems that it’s too hot of a bulb to use with this lamp. After an hour of flow, the goo turns into tons of small, round blobs. They float around like glitter in a glitter lamp at that point. Just trying to figure out if the bulb is too hot or if the master fluid is too heavy… I’ve had it on a dimmer and that seems to help a lot, but I find it slightly annoying that one would have to rely on a dimmer for a good flow. Anyway, just curious to see if anyone else with a squiggle has this issue. <br/><br/></p>
<p>Thanks you wonderful people! </p>
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</div> Making Oil Wheels for Projectiontag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2023-03-28:1566398:Topic:8719282023-03-28T23:38:08.036ZMattgyver92https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Matt899
<p>Laser cut two big disks of acylic, glued them together with silicone, and used a syringe to fill it with oil/water. Didn't realize I needed to be removing air from it the first time, so the pressure built up and caused multiple leaks. let it drain, pulled it apart, removed the silicone, and tried a second time.</p>
<p>More silicone, injected fluid, removed air. The final result is a crude, dirty, impure proof of concept, but it works. It moves too quickly for vertical rotation (unless I can…</p>
<p>Laser cut two big disks of acylic, glued them together with silicone, and used a syringe to fill it with oil/water. Didn't realize I needed to be removing air from it the first time, so the pressure built up and caused multiple leaks. let it drain, pulled it apart, removed the silicone, and tried a second time.</p>
<p>More silicone, injected fluid, removed air. The final result is a crude, dirty, impure proof of concept, but it works. It moves too quickly for vertical rotation (unless I can get a narrower gap next time). I could always try again with mineral oil and water instead of paraffin oil. But so far it's held up alright.</p>
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<p>I'll laser out some adhesive sheet magnet to stick on the center to I can attach it to a motor. Lens selection is looking promising as well. The main suggestions I can offer anyone attempting this is to use acrylic not glass (preferably laser cut), keep the gap around 1mm, use silicone and completely seal it up, and use a needle syringe injector through the silicone to add fluid/remove air. If the needle is small enough, the hole will self heal and leave a good leakproof seal. That, and getting it right the first time helps prevent dust, smudges, dirt, hair, and other crap from getting in it and affecting the quality.</p> Customer Photostag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2023-03-27:1566398:Topic:8720272023-03-27T16:10:30.327ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
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<div>We are creating a customer photo section for our website</div>
<div>Please send any pics that you would like to contribute to lavalabcreations@gmail.com</div>
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<div class="x1e56ztr"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>Astro</span> <span>35</span> <span>Watt</span> <span>Halogen Reflector SES E14 240V 38Deg</span></div>
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<div class="x1e56ztr"><div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>NEO</span> <span>12V 20W GY6.35 Halogen Capsule Bulb</span></div>
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