Lava Head in the making. - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-28T15:09:03Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/lava-head-in-the-making-1?id=1566398%3ATopic%3A133698&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAhhhh, the Beagle looooooves…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2010-02-21:1566398:Comment:1344112010-02-21T14:51:48.637ZDoc Lava Rochttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/DocLavaRoc
Ahhhh, the Beagle looooooves a good ear scratching. I especially love it when he utters the happiness groans/sounds and becomes a blobbing mush dog!<br />
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I have a Giant lamp that I wanted to install through the bottom shelf, however, it does not fit. I might install a clear red Century in stead (I have to see what it is going to look like tomorrow when I get off duty.)<br />
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What do you think it would cost for 3 clear red 52-oozers shipped to 10710? I heard that these globes are not as deep and rich in…
Ahhhh, the Beagle looooooves a good ear scratching. I especially love it when he utters the happiness groans/sounds and becomes a blobbing mush dog!<br />
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I have a Giant lamp that I wanted to install through the bottom shelf, however, it does not fit. I might install a clear red Century in stead (I have to see what it is going to look like tomorrow when I get off duty.)<br />
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What do you think it would cost for 3 clear red 52-oozers shipped to 10710? I heard that these globes are not as deep and rich in color as the vintage globes. Any thoughts?<br />
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The lamp and table will be in a corner that will not be in any traffic pattern, so I'm not worried about it tipping. If I think it to be too top heavy, I will incorporate some lead on the bottom shelf to increase the bottom weight.<br />
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Thanks for your offer and kind words. I’m really excited about finishing this project. It has only been a little over a year DOH! I can't wait to see this proj…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2010-02-21:1566398:Comment:1344052010-02-21T12:26:30.414Zwww.6-ft-under.comhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/RobertaNestor
I can't wait to see this project done!!!! I have a table very similar to yours and I modified it to hold a grande underneath. It does look awesome and I think that yours will look even better with a lava head on top!!!! Also, a lava head is HEAVY! This will cause your table to be top-heavy and it will be a tip risk. If you have the grande sitting on the bottom part of the table that should lower the center of gravity and make it less prone to tippage. (Is that a word?) Anyway....just thought I…
I can't wait to see this project done!!!! I have a table very similar to yours and I modified it to hold a grande underneath. It does look awesome and I think that yours will look even better with a lava head on top!!!! Also, a lava head is HEAVY! This will cause your table to be top-heavy and it will be a tip risk. If you have the grande sitting on the bottom part of the table that should lower the center of gravity and make it less prone to tippage. (Is that a word?) Anyway....just thought I would share my ideas with you.<br />
Do you have a Spencers in your area? If not I am a vendor for LW and I can get some new 52oz globes and have them sent directly to you.<br />
Keep us posted on this project! It is gonna be awesome!<br />
"Bert"<br />
<a href="http://www.6-ft-under.com" target="_blank">www.6-ft-under.com</a><br />
PS Your beagle appears to be in need of a good ear scratching.....would you give him one from me please? When they started to get hot…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2010-02-20:1566398:Comment:1343552010-02-20T19:50:57.956ZDoc Lava Rochttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/DocLavaRoc
When they started to get hot and flowed I turned them off and waited a few minutes then poured them into my large Pyrex holder. I then covered it over to keep out dust or in my case Dogs hair from failing into it.<br />
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I hear you on the dog part LOL. I'm confused (what else is new?) Do you pour the remainder of all three globes into the Pyrex? If you do, how can you determine the 2 & 1/4 globe goo portion for the head?
When they started to get hot and flowed I turned them off and waited a few minutes then poured them into my large Pyrex holder. I then covered it over to keep out dust or in my case Dogs hair from failing into it.<br />
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I hear you on the dog part LOL. I'm confused (what else is new?) Do you pour the remainder of all three globes into the Pyrex? If you do, how can you determine the 2 & 1/4 globe goo portion for the head? Bohden: Can I use cheesecloth…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2010-02-20:1566398:Comment:1343382010-02-20T17:37:54.086ZDoc Lava Rochttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/DocLavaRoc
Bohden: Can I use cheesecloth to "filter" the fluid?<br />
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If not, where do I buy the pump you talked about? What is this pump?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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PS I just fired up 4 old clear/reds that I have in order to see which ones I am going to sacrifice for my head!<br />
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I have not heard back from Lava Louie as of this posting.<br />
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I’m getting ants in my lava pants.<br />
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Well, off to Bed Bath and Beyond to buy that large Pyrex measuring bowl thingy you suggested.<br />
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This is all your fault (this is my standard defensive line to…
Bohden: Can I use cheesecloth to "filter" the fluid?<br />
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If not, where do I buy the pump you talked about? What is this pump?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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PS I just fired up 4 old clear/reds that I have in order to see which ones I am going to sacrifice for my head!<br />
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I have not heard back from Lava Louie as of this posting.<br />
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I’m getting ants in my lava pants.<br />
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Well, off to Bed Bath and Beyond to buy that large Pyrex measuring bowl thingy you suggested.<br />
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This is all your fault (this is my standard defensive line to my wife as she raises her eyebrow at me….) My base is the same O.D. as t…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2010-02-20:1566398:Comment:1342542010-02-20T00:13:59.778ZDoc Lava Rochttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/DocLavaRoc
My base is the same O.D. as the head, therefore it will not allow the head to be inserted into the base. I do not think this to be a problem, do you?
My base is the same O.D. as the head, therefore it will not allow the head to be inserted into the base. I do not think this to be a problem, do you? Great info, thanks Bohden:
I…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2010-02-19:1566398:Comment:1342082010-02-19T20:23:57.210ZDoc Lava Rochttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/DocLavaRoc
Great info, thanks Bohden:<br />
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I noticed on one of your heads that you bought the same glass candleholder/ ashtray that I bought to use as the head base. I bought this base because it had squiggly lines molded into the glass rim. I thought that to be good for sealing it with the RTV. I was going to ATV the base to the head with the cup side (of the base) facing up or into the head. Is that how you installed yours?<br />
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As always, I thank you for all of your help.
Great info, thanks Bohden:<br />
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I noticed on one of your heads that you bought the same glass candleholder/ ashtray that I bought to use as the head base. I bought this base because it had squiggly lines molded into the glass rim. I thought that to be good for sealing it with the RTV. I was going to ATV the base to the head with the cup side (of the base) facing up or into the head. Is that how you installed yours?<br />
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As always, I thank you for all of your help. Hey Bohden/gang: This is wher…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2010-02-19:1566398:Comment:1341582010-02-19T16:08:24.106ZDoc Lava Rochttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/DocLavaRoc
Hey Bohden/gang: This is where I am at with my head:<br />
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Well, I customized a Century base that fits underneath the table out of sight. I made a removable internal shelf (with air/vent holes) that holds up the Century base in place directly under the opening for the lamp.<br />
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I have painted both sides of this internal shelf, the under side of the table, and inside the wooden table (where the head will sit) with high heat stove paint. What is the best bulb I can use in this old Century base that will…
Hey Bohden/gang: This is where I am at with my head:<br />
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Well, I customized a Century base that fits underneath the table out of sight. I made a removable internal shelf (with air/vent holes) that holds up the Century base in place directly under the opening for the lamp.<br />
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I have painted both sides of this internal shelf, the under side of the table, and inside the wooden table (where the head will sit) with high heat stove paint. What is the best bulb I can use in this old Century base that will be sufficient for the head without burning down my house? I basically trimmed down about an inch and a half off the height of the Century base in order for it to fit under the table with out seeing it. The bulb will now be little closer to the head base but I should still have pretty good clearance.<br />
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I am awaiting a dimmer switch as well as a response from Lava Louie. I told L.L. that you have used the wax out of 2 & ¼ 52-ounce lamps. Is this correct? You wouldn’t have an actual wax and liquid volume measurement on hand would you?<br />
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I also had an idea with the Giant lamp. I think I can incorporate this lamp on the bottom section of the head table. Picture the Giant through the bottom shelf (with the base on the floor and the lamp through the center of the bottom shelf.) and the head on top. I will play around with it later.<br />
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Would you and or any other Goo Heads have an extra spring or two? I went to Home Desperation yesterday and all they had were some cheap-o Chinese springs that I refused to buy.<br />
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I hope Lava Louie comes through and their prices are good. If not, I will sacrifice 2 vintage 52-ounce globes. If you feel that this would not be enough wax, let me know, this way I know I will have to cannibalize a 32-ounce vintage globe for the additional wax as well.<br />
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That’s it for now. Sounds good, thanks.tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2010-02-16:1566398:Comment:1337242010-02-16T00:18:25.183ZDoc Lava Rochttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/DocLavaRoc
Sounds good, thanks.
Sounds good, thanks. Virtually, all of my lamps ar…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2010-02-16:1566398:Comment:1337232010-02-16T00:17:55.228ZDoc Lava Rochttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/DocLavaRoc
Virtually, all of my lamps are 60's and 70's.<br />
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You just can't beat that deep crimson red.<br />
This is what I crave.<br />
This is what I want.<br />
This is........Jez, I must very strange to you guys, or just your friendly neighborhood vampire.
Virtually, all of my lamps are 60's and 70's.<br />
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You just can't beat that deep crimson red.<br />
This is what I crave.<br />
This is what I want.<br />
This is........Jez, I must very strange to you guys, or just your friendly neighborhood vampire. Here Doc, talk to LL or Jonny…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2010-02-16:1566398:Comment:1337222010-02-16T00:13:08.125Z☆VixenGypsy☆https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/VixenGypsy
Here Doc, talk to LL or Jonny Magma through their site... <a href="http://www.magmatower.com/" target="_blank">http://www.magmatower.com/</a>
Here Doc, talk to LL or Jonny Magma through their site... <a href="http://www.magmatower.com/" target="_blank">http://www.magmatower.com/</a>