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Hey guys and gals, I’ve set out to make my own lava lamp from scratch. I believe I have all the right stuff, but it’s bizarre: the wax does NOT like the coil. I took it out and washed it with degreaser a few times, but it still does this. Is it an issue with my wax? I’m using paraffin, liquid paraffin, perc, a pinch of microcrystalline wax, and solid candle dye.First attempt: added coil during surf coat step before wax.Second: washed coil and added it AFTER wax.Third: washed coil EXTRA HARD…See More

I know it seems counterintuitive, but I have a lamp with white wax and clear fluid that I would like to light from the back with RGB LED lights instead. The lightbulb inside is pretty bright, but I need it to warm the globe to make the lava flow. If I were to add the RGB lighting behind it, the existing light coming from the lamp would cancel out the coloured lighting. Is there any way to make my existing bulb dimmer while still having it function properly as a warmer?See More