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...are these 90's Titan globes? Someone in OH could be a lucky duck...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonas Clark-Elliott Mar 14, 2021.

DIYers- what kind of bottle capper do you own?
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I have a couple crappy modern spencers lamps that aren't worth turning on anymore, and I want to use them for experimentation.  Problem is, I have no idea how I would reseal it without a bottle…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nate Mar 9, 2021.

Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
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In my quest to figure out exactly what the original formula is, one thing I haven't figured out is why they used Kerosene in the mixture.  It seems like it was a very small part of the mixture,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Claude J 4 hours ago.

Looking for a mid 90's, Blue Base, Blue Lava, Clear Liquid lamp.
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This was the very first lamp I had as a kid- and being a really dumb kid I decided one day to open it and "add more lava to it" by putting... candle wax... in it.  This is the only pic I can find…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ant Bee Feb 14, 2021.

 

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Claude J replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"Actually, not, not sure what formula you're working with??, but we dropped kerosene from our recipe with the new formula and it doesn't combine with the distilled water."
4 hours ago
WARLOCK OF GOO! replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"Hello, after taking one apart the keroseen is what keeps the Goo from the liquid. If there was no keroseen the goo and the liquid would form together."
5 hours ago
Tevfik Dogruman replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"Primarily to increase flow and help keep everything together."
9 hours ago
Autumn replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"We actually did come up with a working formula and it's available here. https://www.ozonegifts.com/collections/replacement-wax-and-fluids/products/oozepack"
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Claude J replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"It is a binding agent to keep various waxes as one"
yesterday
WARLOCK OF GOO! replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"The Reason they use kerosene was to keep the goo from the liquid."
yesterday
Tevfik Dogruman replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"Kerosene makes the wax softer."
Aug 31
WARLOCK OF GOO! replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"I think the kerosene keeps the goo from getting into the liquid."
Aug 30
Tevfik Dogruman replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"Due to my workload, I haven't been working with lava lamp formulas for a long time."
Aug 24
Cy T. replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"Hi, What Waa the verdict? Did you get a final recipe?"
Aug 23
Zach replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"Excellent! Thanks again Tev! Really enjoy your posts. "
May 21, 2023
Tevfik Dogruman replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"Hi Zach, I used a 12 volt 35 watt halogen bulb. Here are the pictures. I used surfactant SLES. I prepared 25% SLES and added 1ml."
May 21, 2023
Zach replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"Hey Tev! A couple more questions sir. How much surf were you using in this picture and what wattage bulb? Was the bulb being ran with no dimmer? Thanks! "
May 20, 2023
Zach replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"Oh ok! Makes sense! Thank you! "
May 17, 2023
Tevfik Dogruman replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"Hi Zach, wax does not harden completely. If we do this with chlorinated paraffin instead of wax. It will be harder as we won't be using it in Perc. Less liquid material, harder wax."
May 17, 2023
Zach replied to Ant Bee's discussion Trying to crack the original formula- why was kerosene used?
"Hi Tevfik! Quick question, just want to make sure I’m understanding, the lamp on the left is made with 25g microcrystalline, 35g liquid paraffin, 4g kerosene and 1.5 dye? I’ve tried that and my wax won’t seem to harden. It just…"
May 16, 2023

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Something Interesting About Me:
I play guitar, badly.
Where I Live:
Maine
My First Lava Lamp was:
An early 90's Blue base/wax.
My Collection Includes this many Lava Lamps:
6
My Favorite Lava Lamp is:
My original Spencers early 90's red that still kicks ass to this day

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