"Just a suggestion, have you tried using a dimmer?
I've found the the snake type movement tends to happen when the lamp is running cooler. It may be worth trying a cheap dimmer socket first before dropping money on the vintage…"
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master liquid colour refresh
Started Jun 6, 2021 0 Replies 0 Likes
One of my globes (Mathmos) is turning quite faded and I'd been pondering trying to refresh the colour of the master fluid a bit. I've seen the odd post about people using food colouring (not great)…Continue
Mathmos Astro liquid replacement
Started this discussion. Last reply by john May 3, 2021. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I got a couple of old astros from eBay , one had no fluid, the other had cloudy fluid. Both are the old style bottles with the wide cap.I cycled the cloudy one for a while and it had improved, it…Continue
Metallic Astros back in stock (UK)
Started this discussion. Last reply by MonsoonStorm Apr 9, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Just a head's up that Mathmos have the metallic yellow and red back in stock.I'd had the site open in another tab for a few days and when I clicked on the tab it refreshed and I got a 404, so I have…Continue
PSA: Mathmos UK - Pretty Green
Started this discussion. Last reply by john Mar 28, 2021. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Just a heads up to anyone interested,A couple of days ago I ordered a black astro with a blue/pink globe, and the globe that arrived was one of the limited edition Pretty Green ones! I was…Continue
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"Are you sure it's hot enough? it may just be that your bulb needs replacing. They tend to start stringy when they are warming up then eventually shift to breaking into blobs"
"if there's one or two legs that are causing the isue it may be worth sanding them down a little rather than trying to prop them, just a thought.
The sticker doesn't look astounding, but I kinda get why they went with it, part of the whole…"
"Just a quick update,
the wax is perfect, no issues with the stand or bottle. All good!"
"I believe it is flat (like the centre of a record would be). There are no ridges showing through on the sticker.
Yeah, given that they do first 100 runs on a semi-regular basis, you'd think it would be feasible for them to knock up some…"
"Mine arrived!
I ended up with a first 100, #23
It's really quite lovely. The cord is quite thick and stiff so it did take a little bending to get in to place. It's a shame they don't stamp the first 100 on rather than use…"
"There's no indication on the receipt. Mine will be arriving tomorrow, so we'll find out then!I'm quite excited about it, regardless of whether I bagged a first 100 or not. It will be nice to have something a bit…"
"You're lucky!
I'm a bit further North, up near Lancaster, and it's cloudy today. Looks like it really wants to rain.
Does anyone know how long these editions tend to hang around for? I'd love to get another one as my…"
"I grabbed one, I also had basket issues but the receipt I got said 11:01 - no idea how accurate that is though, it felt longer.
It's the first time I've ordered something on release so I've no idea how fast the first 100 go."
"I too was hoping for something new, or at least something to expand the astrobaby or telstar ranges.
Astro already has a few variations, I've been wanting an astrobaby but I don't want plain shiny silver."
"Hrm torn…
I love my current matt blacks, but my first thought is “dust….”, that’s a lot of grooves for it to get in to!
I will get one of course, I’m just not sure I can see it replacing my usual matt blacks"
master liquid colour refresh
One of my globes (Mathmos) is turning quite faded and I'd been pondering trying to refresh the colour of the master fluid a bit. I've seen the odd post about people using food colouring (not great) and printer ink (better) to top up fading master fluid colours.I've recently also been looking into building a new PC and it occurred to me, perhaps the dyes designed for liquid cooling systems may be a good choice for lava lamps? They have UV reactive dyes as well as normal and "no-stain" (they…See More
"2 x Astro Metallic (1 in use)
2 x Black astros (in use)
1 x brushed aluminium astro (in use)
1 x copper neo (occasional use)
1 x copper neo wall light (haven't gotten around to putting it up, been in the box for months)
2 x astrobaby (silver),…"
"I’ve stuck my “white” on to give you an idea of how they end up.
Please keep in mind this thing is VERY old. It’s not flowing yet obviously, but it will give you an indication of how they change over the years
lamp…"
"Yeah, I think it's down to individual preferences.
Honestly, I still like my "white" one, but it is most definitely not white any more. It is really quite old though - it's the old style bottle with a wide cap. I…"
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