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char commented on Chow's photo

Glitter head

"hey chow - how did you seal the head?"

Nov 20

Claude J replied to char's discussion LAVA HEAD - need help

"I use a thick glass coaster"

Nov 11

Chow replied to char's discussion LAVA HEAD - need help

"Here is what I used as a base. http://oozinggoo.ning.com/photo/glass-head-supplies?context=user Here is the it looks like…"

Nov 11

char replied to char's discussion LAVA HEAD - need help

"cool thank you! i'm going to do it with a coffee can now."

Nov 11

Mr MaGoo replied to char's discussion adding surfucant ( magma tower goo kit )

"Indeed, I concur."

Oct 20

Claude J replied to char's discussion LAVA HEAD - need help

"I have built one of these Recently sold it to a member I used a small stainless steel kitchen sink strainer that I affixed to the pyrex coaster with silicone' I suppose a bowl would be more appropriate and add stability (Its top heavy) I…"

Oct 18

Claude J replied to char's discussion adding surfucant ( magma tower goo kit )

"you at least need it to coat the inside so the lava does not stick Strick with the ratios Magnatower goo gives you in case there is a warranty issue"

Oct 18

char posted a discussion

adding surfucant ( magma tower goo kit )

Hey, I just got a magma tower mini goo kit to build my own lava head like in my profile picture. I'm reading that the surfacant is used to make the goo more blobby and circular. But actually I really like when the goo gets all sinewy. I read online that the recommended ratio for surfacant is 10ml surfacant: 1 quart water - is that correct?So my question is, if I like the goo non-blobby, do I need to add any surfacant at all? If I add none will something bad happen? Should I add just a little?…See More

Oct 18

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char and Chow are now friends

Oct 18

char posted a discussion

LAVA HEAD

trying to make a lava head like this.do I need a coil? are there any instructions on how to make a coil?I ordered the goo from magma tower..does it contain mercury?also, how to make sure it does not leak? I am following a previous thread about lava heads which gives a vague idea on how to make them.... I bought the high heat silicone sealant and am looking for a casserole dish to seal the head closed... then I am planning to use an upside down pyrex measuring cup as the base so that the cord…See More

Oct 11

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char posted a status

"i finally got accepted... i'm IN ....... now i just need a lamp.."

Oct 8

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char posted a status

"trying to make a lava head...it's my fantasy"

Oct 8

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char left a comment for Modulo '70

"thank you!!"