Converting Mathmos Astro for USA 31 Replies

Hello,I recently ordered a Mathmos Astro blue/blue lamp and would like to know what I should do to use it here in the USA. It seems that my options are:1. use a UK-->US upconverter2. re-wire the lampIt cost me $120 to order this lamp, so I'm not…Continue

Tags: conversion, adapter, wiring, UK, astro

Started by Brad in Problems & Questions. Last reply by Brad yesterday.

"GRANDE" bulb question 2 Replies

Hi everyone,I'm new here.  I joined because I recently picked up a 27-inch "GRANDE" at an estate sale and I'm a little apprehensive about what bulb to use. My initial impression was that this is a generic/knockoff lamp as one of the labels indicates…Continue

Tags: watts, watt, bulb, grande

Started by Wyatt in Problems & Questions. Last reply by Wyatt Nov 19.

Crestworth/ Mathmos 60th Anniversary Editions 44 Replies

Just a heads up to collectors, this month marks the 60th anniversary of Crestworth/ Mathmos, and to mark the occasion Mathmos recently announced there would be 5 ‘collaboration’ lamps designed with recognised names in fashion, music, etc. in a…Continue

Started by lampfancy in Collecting. Last reply by Lava_Head_UK Nov 1.

Help, Refilling Enchantress, Keeping Original Wax 1 Reply

I have an enchantress that wasn't flowing well and had lost some liquid so I thought I would try to replace the liquid.I tried a bunch of things, all of them failed. I want to try to reuse the original wax if I can, but I need help.I have heard that…Continue

Tags: epsom, salt, surfactant, wax, enchantress

Started by Kaelie in Problems & Questions. Last reply by Arne Oct 31.

Milk Lava Lamp ?? 3 Replies

Hey guys! New member here! I was hoping someone would know a bit more about this lava lamp, like who made it, and when/where its from. The sticker on the bottom says "A fun works Original Product" and the bottle is branded "StranPac". I can't really…Continue

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Started by Mac in Problems & Questions. Last reply by Autumn Oct 25.

Possibility of high-temp rotocast epoxy for making a globe?

I was thinking about this the other day. Full disclosure, it's likely a dumb idea and I'll never attempt it.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…Continue

Started by Mattgyver92 in General Goo Oct 13.