Found this recipe - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-28T13:37:47Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/found-this-recipe?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A859718&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThank you! tim said:
try thi…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2022-04-27:1566398:Comment:8596412022-04-27T22:33:08.786ZGhost225https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/KarlvonBusse
<p>Thank you!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>tim said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/found-this-recipe?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A859487&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment859487"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>try this: <a href="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/making-lava-lamp-step-by-step-blue-lava" rel="noopener" target="_blank">http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/making-lava-lamp-step-by-ste...</a></p>
<p>and this is the recipe i've…</p>
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<p>Thank you!<br/> <br/> <cite>tim said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/found-this-recipe?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A859487&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment859487"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>try this: <a href="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/making-lava-lamp-step-by-step-blue-lava" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/making-lava-lamp-step-by-ste...</a></p>
<p>and this is the recipe i've used:</p>
<p><strong>wax:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>1 part (by mass) paraffin wax</li>
<li>1 part (by mass) petroleum jelly/vaseline</li>
<li>1 part (by mass) perc</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>liquid:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>mostly water</li>
<li>surfactant = sles</li>
<li>density increasing = glycerin (very dense so only a little bit is needed)</li>
</ul>
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<p>in general the liquid is a lot easier to make because pretty much anything denser than water will work to increase the density. the wax is the part that is hard to get right!</p>
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</blockquote> try this: http://oozinggoo.ni…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2022-04-27:1566398:Comment:8594872022-04-27T22:28:23.146Ztimhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/tim547
<p>try this: <a href="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/making-lava-lamp-step-by-step-blue-lava" target="_blank">http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/making-lava-lamp-step-by-step-blue-lava</a></p>
<p>and this is the recipe i've used:</p>
<p><strong>wax:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>1 part (by mass) paraffin wax</li>
<li>1 part (by mass) petroleum jelly/vaseline</li>
<li>1 part (by mass) perc</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>liquid:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>mostly water</li>
<li>surfactant =…</li>
</ul>
<p>try this: <a href="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/making-lava-lamp-step-by-step-blue-lava" target="_blank">http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/making-lava-lamp-step-by-step-blue-lava</a></p>
<p>and this is the recipe i've used:</p>
<p><strong>wax:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>1 part (by mass) paraffin wax</li>
<li>1 part (by mass) petroleum jelly/vaseline</li>
<li>1 part (by mass) perc</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>liquid:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>mostly water</li>
<li>surfactant = sles</li>
<li>density increasing = glycerin (very dense so only a little bit is needed)</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<p>in general the liquid is a lot easier to make because pretty much anything denser than water will work to increase the density. the wax is the part that is hard to get right!</p>
<p></p> I have actually made that one…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2022-04-27:1566398:Comment:8596382022-04-27T22:06:37.500ZGhost225https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/KarlvonBusse
<p>I have actually made that one and yes, after about a month the wax gets stuck badly. Im having a hard time finding a Perc recipe other than this one: <a href="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/electronic-heating-and-lighting-applications-2?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A711358" target="_blank">http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/electronic-heating-and-lighting-applications-2?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A711358</a></p>
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<p><span><strong>Oil Part (Wax…</strong></span></p>
<p>I have actually made that one and yes, after about a month the wax gets stuck badly. Im having a hard time finding a Perc recipe other than this one: <a href="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/electronic-heating-and-lighting-applications-2?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A711358" target="_blank">http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/electronic-heating-and-lighting-applications-2?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A711358</a></p>
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<p><span><strong>Oil Part (Wax content)</strong></span></p>
<p><span>Wax = Beeswax 22,5 grams (yellow)</span></p>
<p><span>Oil = Linseed oil, 20 grams (yellow)</span></p>
<p><span>Diluent = Pine Turpentine 5 grams</span></p>
<p><span>PERC = 30 grams</span></p>
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<p><span><strong>Water Part</strong></span></p>
<p><span>Water = Rainwater 300ml</span></p>
<p><span>Surfactant = Saponin (saturated solution) 3-5 drops</span></p>
<p><span>Density-increasing = Magnesium Sulfate (saturated solution) 20ml</span></p> at first glance it does seem…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2022-04-27:1566398:Comment:8597182022-04-27T21:39:37.657Ztimhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/tim547
<p>at first glance it does seem like it would work at least a little bit, but it wouldn't last because benzyl alcohol is soluble in water.</p>
<p>if you want to make a lasting and more professional looking lamp, your best bet is to read up on the wax + perc recipes. they seem to flow the best for whatever reason, but can be tricky to get right</p>
<p>if you want to make something the quick and dirty way just to be able to say you made a lava lamp, try this dead simple and ancient…</p>
<p>at first glance it does seem like it would work at least a little bit, but it wouldn't last because benzyl alcohol is soluble in water.</p>
<p>if you want to make a lasting and more professional looking lamp, your best bet is to read up on the wax + perc recipes. they seem to flow the best for whatever reason, but can be tricky to get right</p>
<p>if you want to make something the quick and dirty way just to be able to say you made a lava lamp, try this dead simple and ancient recipe:</p>
<p><strong>ingredients:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>91% rubbing alcohol</li>
<li>water</li>
<li>wax</li>
<li>oil pastel or oil paint</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>directions:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>get your bottle and put the coil in it.</li>
<li>put a little water in the bottle to keep the wax from sticking to the sides.</li>
<li>heat up the wax in a double boiler and color it with your dye of choice.</li>
<li>use a very long funnel (either one you don't care about or something you made from scrap like a rolled up piece of cardstock because it's going to get waxy) to pour the wax into the bottom of the bottle, make sure it doesn't stick to the sides.</li>
<li>after the wax cools fill the bottle most of the way with the rubbing alcohol</li>
<li>now put your bottle on the base and heat it up until the wax is totally liquid. the wax will stay at the bottom.</li>
<li><strong><em>slowly</em></strong> add water to the bottle until it begins to flow.</li>
<li>cap your bottle so the alcohol doesn't all vaporize away and enjoy your lava lamp.</li>
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<p>this recipe does have flaws (mainly with the liquid clouding) but overall this is the easiest way to get something that works reasonably well, and was the recipe used to make the lava lamp in my profile picture (my first lamp that worked). it only worked well for about a month and then the wax got stuck to the sides of the bottle forever, so i have since moved on to the perc recipes that use regular water for the liquid, but really if you want something easy you can't go wrong with this one. good luck!</p> Do you have a link to that re…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2022-04-27:1566398:Comment:8595412022-04-27T14:08:52.817ZGhost225https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/KarlvonBusse
<p>Do you have a link to that recipe? There is so much info on here its tough to parse</p>
<p>Do you have a link to that recipe? There is so much info on here its tough to parse</p> seems as though it may work,…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2022-04-26:1566398:Comment:8594732022-04-26T20:23:47.096ZMarco Pulonehttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MarcoPulone
<p>seems as though it may work, the effect will not be very good and it will degrade overtime. there are a few other recipes on here, the one I used that worked for me is a mix of paraffin wax, kerosene, and brakleen for the wax, and a mix of glycol and distilled water for the water. after tinkering and balancing it flows well and seems to last a while. getting a good seal on the cap is key for longevity, as without it the brakleen will slowly evaporate out and the lamp will start overheating,…</p>
<p>seems as though it may work, the effect will not be very good and it will degrade overtime. there are a few other recipes on here, the one I used that worked for me is a mix of paraffin wax, kerosene, and brakleen for the wax, and a mix of glycol and distilled water for the water. after tinkering and balancing it flows well and seems to last a while. getting a good seal on the cap is key for longevity, as without it the brakleen will slowly evaporate out and the lamp will start overheating, and will eventually stop flowing altogether, though this is easily corrected by just adding more brakleen again. </p>