Time to get A HEAD!! I mean time to make one!

I have been totally in love with the lava heads that I have seen on this site (that would be you Bohdan). And now after going to 500 (Ok, not quite) Pier 1 stores for a head and hunting down lava lamps like a hungry lion in the Seregetti I think that I am ready to get started. (I still need a coffee can or something for a base).
Here are my questions.....
1. I have 6 --32 oz matching globes--how many do I need?
2. How much space should I leave for heat expansion?
3. What is the best thing for a base? (coffee can??)
4. What wattage bulb is reccomened?
5. Permatex RTV SIlicone Adhesive sealant is used to attach the head base to the candle holder base...right?

Any help/info will be greatly appreciated. I will take photos and documentation of my "lava head adventure" so others can learn too!
Thanks in advance!!
--"Bert"

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Permalink Reply by Mark Goo on October 28, 2008 at 4:11pm

So cool! Did it take all 4 32 ounce globes to fill that head?
Maybe you can make a base out of a coffee can or something similar...
MG

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Permalink Reply by www.6-ft-under.com on October 28, 2008 at 4:30pm

I have less than one cup of blue liquid left from all four globes. I'll save it for future projects. I'm going to try to find a suitable coffee can for a base. Wow.... I just noticed that I have lots of liquor lava lamps---but I can't find a coffee can. I guess that shows my refreshment of choice! lol!
Glad you like the lava head...glitter comes next!

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Permalink Reply by Woodvetch on October 28, 2008 at 4:42pm

OMG. You be da bomb gal!

All the Lava Boyz will want to marry you now. Heck I'm a girl and straight and I want to marry you now.
Hahahahahahaha!
You are my new Lava Hero.

K