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Possibility of high-temp rotocast epoxy for making a globe?

I was thinking about this the other day. Full disclosure, it's likely a dumb idea and I'll never attempt it.Assuming it would be possible to make a clear and bubble-free roto-cast of a mold…Continue

Started Oct 13, 2023

Making Oil Wheels for Projection
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Laser cut two big disks of acylic, glued them together with silicone, and used a syringe to fill it with oil/water. Didn't realize I needed to be removing air from it the first time, so the pressure…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bowlerhat Apr 21, 2023.

The Titan Floor Lamp
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I'm building a big 'ole floor height lava lamp. I've dubbed the design:…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by KirkS Mar 6, 2023.

Circulating Hot Water to Heat a Lava Lamp...?
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This was an idea I had recently and I'll add images in the comments when I can get time to make some designs.Lava lamps have to have heat to run. It's a requirement. I saw a build for a wood fired…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mattgyver92 Jan 4, 2023.

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Something Interesting About Me:: Professionally, I specialize in architectural rendering, visualization, graphics, and design. For hobbies, you can do a lot with a laser cutter, 3D printer, and a few woodworking tools in the garage. I've built a suitcase with an arcade inside, night vision goggles, collect mech watches (even built a few of those), and now design my own lava lamps.

Where I Live:: Southern Indiana

My First Lava Lamp was:: Schylling Blue/Yellow lamp

My Collection Includes this many Lava Lamps:: 5

My Favorite Lava Lamp is:: USSR 'Rocket' Lava Lamp. I love the interesting design with the top/bottom connected with support rods, angular feet (like a lunar lander), and straight form.

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At 9:55pm on August 7, 2022, Purplicious said…: Hey, I received an email last night featuring your cement lava lamp. Nice job on your instructable.

At 5:37pm on May 21, 2022, Arne said…: Hey I just read that you built a suitcase with an arcade inside. Vey Cool! What hardware did you use? For years I had the idea of buildin an N64 into a suitcase of the size made to fit vinyl lp's inside and I had a hard time finding a monitor which would fit inside, not cost much and run on 12 volts or less. In the end I sold the n64 with all the games but I sort of regret it.