Custom Lava Cake Stand Help - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T11:27:02Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/custom-lava-cake-stand-help?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A687096&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Keith’s! Sincerely app…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-02-02:1566398:Comment:6870962019-02-02T00:10:49.118ZKristine Winklerhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/KristineWinkler
<p>Thanks Keith’s! Sincerely appreciate it. I’ll be reaching out to Claude as well<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Keith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/custom-lava-cake-stand-help#1566398Comment687074"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Oooh sounds exciting! All very good questions, I'll try to help as I can</p>
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<li><strong>Does it have to be tempered glass? </strong> Definitely glass, not sure if it has to be…</li>
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<p>Thanks Keith’s! Sincerely appreciate it. I’ll be reaching out to Claude as well<br/> <br/> <cite>Keith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/custom-lava-cake-stand-help#1566398Comment687074"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Oooh sounds exciting! All very good questions, I'll try to help as I can</p>
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<li>12" Round Diameter Cylinder Vase<ul>
<li><strong>Does it have to be tempered glass? </strong> Definitely glass, not sure if it has to be tempered but acrylic is not an option</li>
<li><b>How tall should it be? Ideally would like to keep the entire structure at a max of 20"; but is there a certain ratio that works best for "Lava Flow" </b>The original size Century lava lamp is 16" tall and shows good flow, but taller does flow better. I would say 20" is a minimum for what I think your looking for. Then again, you don't want something really tall because the higher the cylinder the more pressure you will have at the bottom. As far as a ratio I don't think that matters.</li>
<li><b>How are you folks capping off larger, custom cylinder style lamps? Or do I not need to since this is for an event and not longer term use (but maybe it could be)? </b>I haven't done it but people have used epoxy and glass for capping, see some of Claude's post.</li>
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<li>Pendent Light Bulk Kit<br/><ul>
<li>I found that the Grande uses a flat top 100 watt bulb, but Magma Towers website says their Lava Flows at lower temp. <span> </span><strong>Can I use a 60 watt bulb if I can't find a tempered glass cylinder to prevent overheat? </strong>60 or 100 or even more depending on size of globe, but use a dimmer to control the heat.</li>
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<li>Base and Cap Stands <ul>
<li>Planning to use either 3 Galvanized Buckets, Steel Dog Food Bowls, or Angel Food Cake Pans - seems easy enough <strong>I have made a base out of stainless steel salad bar containers</strong></li>
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<li><strong>Anything else I should consider?</strong> More to follow later</li>
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</blockquote> Oooh sounds exciting! All ve…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-02-01:1566398:Comment:6870742019-02-01T23:43:10.397ZKeithhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Keith
<p>Oooh sounds exciting! All very good questions, I'll try to help as I can</p>
<ul>
<li>12" Round Diameter Cylinder Vase<ul>
<li><strong>Does it have to be tempered glass? </strong> Definitely glass, not sure if it has to be tempered but acrylic is not an option</li>
<li><b>How tall should it be? Ideally would like to keep the entire structure at a max of 20"; but is there a certain ratio that works best for "Lava Flow" </b>The original size Century lava lamp is 16" tall and shows good…</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Oooh sounds exciting! All very good questions, I'll try to help as I can</p>
<ul>
<li>12" Round Diameter Cylinder Vase<ul>
<li><strong>Does it have to be tempered glass? </strong> Definitely glass, not sure if it has to be tempered but acrylic is not an option</li>
<li><b>How tall should it be? Ideally would like to keep the entire structure at a max of 20"; but is there a certain ratio that works best for "Lava Flow" </b>The original size Century lava lamp is 16" tall and shows good flow, but taller does flow better. I would say 20" is a minimum for what I think your looking for. Then again, you don't want something really tall because the higher the cylinder the more pressure you will have at the bottom. As far as a ratio I don't think that matters.</li>
<li><b>How are you folks capping off larger, custom cylinder style lamps? Or do I not need to since this is for an event and not longer term use (but maybe it could be)? </b>I haven't done it but people have used epoxy and glass for capping, see some of Claude's post.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Pendent Light Bulk Kit<br/><ul>
<li>I found that the Grande uses a flat top 100 watt bulb, but Magma Towers website says their Lava Flows at lower temp. <span> </span><strong>Can I use a 60 watt bulb if I can't find a tempered glass cylinder to prevent overheat? </strong>60 or 100 or even more depending on size of globe, but use a dimmer to control the heat.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Base and Cap Stands <ul>
<li>Planning to use either 3 Galvanized Buckets, Steel Dog Food Bowls, or Angel Food Cake Pans - seems easy enough <strong>I have made a base out of stainless steel salad bar containers</strong></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Anything else I should consider?</strong> More to follow later</li>
</ul>