Custom lamp

[Kempton]

Okay so i'm just started thinking about making a custom lamp. I would transfer liquid and wax from a 52 oz globe. How do you do that? I would make it absolut vodka bottle. Where do you get them? I dont drink vodka, and have no clue where to find a bottle.My next problem would be the transfer. I read something about a straw, but mine would melt. Could i just pour my wax through a plastic funnel? I did this on my beeswax lamp and it is fine. But to the point, how do I do this. The easy and final question is what base is best for the absolut bottle without modification?

 

Thanks for all your help on this lamp I may make!

[Kempton]

I really need help on this guys!

[Michael]

Absolut isn't the cheapest vodka in the market, but you might have a friend or neighbor who drinks it and could give you an empty. You also probably could use the 52 oz base from the china lamp for the bottle, depending on what size bottle you use. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.

[Steve]

Here is one that I have done, i just used the straw and transfered the lava.

[Kempton]

Steve you are what made me want to do this. I saw that and loved it. How exactly did you use the straw, wouldn't it be easier to pour the lava in first with a funnel?

[Dr. WHAT?!]

Hey Kempton you haven't dabble in gooktis yet have you? usually when you buy a kit they give you all the tools to do a transfer from one globe to another.  But if you dont have a kit yet, a funnel with a straw attached is the best way to transfer the contents.The straw would have to touch the bottom of the globe so that way it won't splatter wax everywhere inside the globe. I did the same with my absolut lamps.

 

[WeeboTech]

>> The straw would have to touch the bottom of the globe so that way it won't splatter wax everywhere inside the globe.

 

I was told once that you should coat the cleaned out lamp with a layer of the fluid you plan to use.

I.E. after the globe has dried and before you transfer the wax. Take a little bit of the fluid you plan to use.

put it in the globe, cover it and move the flluid all over the inside of the globe. Coat as much as you can.

This creates a molecular barrier against the globe, thus preventing possibility of sticking.

 

I usually would put a small cup ful in the globe, swish it all around and leave it there.

Then drop the funnel and straw into the layer of fluid at the bottom and very slowly put in the hot wax.

I noticed that as the wax drops and cools, it displaces the fluid and prevents sticking on the lower part of the globe.

 

I know someone who used to put in all the fluid, cool it in the refrigerator, Then when ready, use the funnel & straw with the hot wax. He said as soon as the hot wax hit the cold fluid it would solidify this preventing sticking to the sides of the globe. 

 

PS> love that cold beer lamp! OMG!

[Dr. WHAT?!]

Yup I always put surf in the bottle and swish it around before pouring the wax in. Not sure how I feel about putting the fluid in the frig before adding the wax though. I usually just let the wax cool down naturally (usually take about 20 min) then I pour in the fluid. With my experience cold and hot dont mix when you have glass involved lol. Ask Jimbo about that one.

 

And thanks Weebs! I got that spencers a few years back, it was on sale for $20 so I couldn't pass it up.

[Kempton]

Ok i think i know a person who drinks absolut. Do i pour out the fluid or add wax with the fluid in? Couldn't that cloud the lamp. Also if the straw is close to the bottom is it ok?

[Dr. WHAT?!]

I'd pour it out then add the wax waits till is cools then pour in the wax. Jsut to be onthe safe side if this is your first time. Doesn't matter on the straw, just as long as it's at the bottom.

[Kempton]

Okay. Thanks for all the help, if i have any more questions I will add something here. If the lamp comes out right, no when the lamp comes out right, I will post pictures.

 

Edit: I may take pictures as I go for a guide.

[WeeboTech]

I've found what clouds a lamp is if the wax scrapes against the glass.

During my first transfusion, I saw what looked like crayon marks as the wax slide along the glass.

It did eventually clear up with the programmed interruptus method. 

 

Hot wax hitting cold fluid should not cloud the lamp. 

Even when I've done transfusions or migrations from one bottle type to another. 

I've had the colder fluid in the bottom. (about an inch worth).

Then put the straw in the fluid and poured the hot melted wax down the funnel.

I did not have clouding issues with that procedure. Nor did I have sticking. When all was said and done, the wax sort of floated in a wedge at the bottom. I let it cool and harden (do not move it while the wax is hot). Then poured the rest of the fluid in. WALA.. transfused. 

[Kempton]

Bohdan I love the 42 under lamp. What lamp base is that for?

 

I got the base with lamp from Lowes last year was on sale for $10.00 and it just fit for the bottle. I run it with a 25w bulb.