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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

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.

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.

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.

 

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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 form.....if one were to use a high-temperature clear epoxy with a thick enough wall, could one make a lava globe into whatever shape they desire?Obviously, I'm assuming there'd be multiple challenges to this from the pressure difference created by heating the wax, getting thick enough walls to withstand the…See More
Oct 13
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Mattgyver92 replied to Autumn's discussion The certain future of OozingGoo
"I follow you there. The r/lavalamps sub is pretty much a lot posts these days asking for help for the same issues/problems and most cases they just need a dimmer, more patience, different bulb, or a different room environment. That said, I do like…"
Oct 10
Mattgyver92 replied to Claude J's discussion Dying fluid (From one of our Clients)
"What size are those glasses should someone want to scale up the recipe?"
Oct 9
Mattgyver92 replied to Autumn's discussion The certain future of OozingGoo
"Thanks for stepping up Autumn. I'm glad to see the lavamancy community thrive and innovate."
Oct 9
Bowlerhat replied to Mattgyver92's discussion Making Oil Wheels for Projection
"So you're using DIY projector? Your run would be perfectly acceptable as liquid filled vinyl, hahaha"
Apr 21
Mattgyver92 replied to Mattgyver92's discussion Making Oil Wheels for Projection
"I did manage to make one that hasn't yet leaked.It's a double layer with yellow/violet and red/orange. For the most part, it seems to more or less do what I hoped it would. Used mineral oil instead of liquid paraffin oil since it's a…"
Apr 13
Bowlerhat replied to Mattgyver92's discussion Making Oil Wheels for Projection
"hrad thing about oil wheel is how they change over use.."
Apr 12
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Apr 12
Mattgyver92 replied to Todd's discussion Building a 4' Tower Lamp - advice welcome
"Already got the borosilicate. Hoping it's good enough to take the heat. I'm going to start with a 150W heat lamp. I can get a 250W if it's not enough. Still designing the top, bottom, and stand. Concerned about weight if I make…"
Apr 7
Mattgyver92 posted a discussion

Making Oil Wheels for Projection

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 built up and caused multiple leaks. let it drain, pulled it apart, removed the silicone, and tried a second time.More silicone, injected fluid, removed air. The final result is a crude, dirty, impure proof of concept, but it works. It moves too quickly for vertical rotation (unless I can get a…See More
Mar 28
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Mattgyver92 replied to Todd's discussion Building a 4' Tower Lamp - advice welcome
"The spiking phase looks incredible in this. It's always my favorite part, because it only happens once per cycle. How long did it take to fully flow and what temps were you seeing? Awesome work. I gotta continue working to get mine made."
Mar 27
KirkS replied to Mattgyver92's discussion The Titan Floor Lamp
"The drawing  is as cool as the lamp! I would be concerned about long term availability of the bulbs. You are probably going to be buried with this lamp> seems like using a nice higher end heating element that is dimmable  and then using…"
Mar 6
Autumn replied to Mattgyver92's discussion The Titan Floor Lamp
"Very cool design. I like it."
Feb 27
tim replied to Mattgyver92's discussion The Titan Floor Lamp
"Looks really cool, you always have the most creative lava lamp concepts! My vote would be for red liquid with yellow wax because the red liquid would make it look orangeish and the color would shift as it moves through the globe."
Feb 26
Mattgyver92 replied to Todd's discussion Building a 4' Tower Lamp - advice welcome
"Larger, no. More of the same? Absolutely. I have two similar designs (a torpedo and a satellite) that I hope to make for the trifecta."
Feb 26
Mattgyver92 replied to Todd's discussion Building a 4' Tower Lamp - advice welcome
"120mm OD by 500mm height! 80mm opening. Hope that helps. :)"
Feb 25

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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.

At 12:04pm on April 28, 2022, Claude J said…

yes this forum layout takes a bit of a learning curve compared to others

At 11:52am on April 28, 2022, Claude J said…

Welcome to OG
Love indestructible website BTY

 
 
 

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