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help me out here
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So-I suck at math.I just emptied and cleaned the glass-it only holds 2 cups of water. The goo kit includes enough to refurbish a 250 OZ lamp. 20% goo to water ratio.If my lamp holds 2 cups that is 16…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by susan May 23, 2021.

 

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susan replied to susan's discussion help me out here
"I changed the water yesterday with similar results-but thought to add just a few drops of dish soap to the wax and it seemed to do the trick! It was so so satisfying and mesmerizing to finally get a good result. Not sure I am totally there yet but…"
May 23, 2021
Claude J replied to susan's discussion help me out here
"NEVER,..NEVER,.. USE EPSON SALT Use propylene Glycol to adjust the specific gravity (flotation)\ It should float fine at 125 deg"
May 22, 2021
susan replied to susan's discussion help me out here
"Thank you again for this incredibly packed info source! So-I do have a question. I've redone this lamp so many times. Talking goo kit here AFTER several attempts at the epsom salt etc. Rather than get a dimmer I got a 25 w bulb and replaced the…"
May 22, 2021
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May 20, 2021
Claude J replied to susan's discussion help me out here
"here this will add clarity for you"
May 15, 2021
susan replied to susan's discussion help me out here
"newbie question: on your tutorial is the measurement of the lamps just the glass vase (globe?) part or the whole lamp?"
May 15, 2021
susan replied to susan's discussion help me out here
"Thank you SOOOOOO Much! Printing out now."
May 15, 2021
Claude J replied to susan's discussion help me out here
"I have finally made a tutorial after restoring nearly 1000 globes in my lifetime.got tired of typing it over and overFollow these directions and you will be ok BTY, I buy SURF in quantity. it comes in a gel-ish state and requires some diluting…"
May 15, 2021
susan replied to Pretzel Gal's discussion Dimmer Switches
"found one on ebay thanks. Loved 'rubbish with links' :) "
May 14, 2021
susan replied to Pretzel Gal's discussion Dimmer Switches
"Hey Jezza, Thanks! I was hoping to find one like that yesterday locally but did not-and cannot locate on Amazon or Ebay. Might you send a link? Many thanks!"
May 14, 2021
susan replied to Pretzel Gal's discussion Dimmer Switches
"I'm gonna try the 25 W vs dimmer switch. Percolation are you suggesting the 25 W for ALL lava/glitter lamps or just ones that have been re-done with gookits?"
May 13, 2021
susan replied to Zapiao's discussion Lava floating
"That happened with  me but it was with the gookit I recently purchased. I was told to mix the surfactant in with the distilled water first then put it in the bottle vs the water first then adding the surfactant.  Second thing that was…"
May 13, 2021
susan replied to susan's discussion help me out here
"thanks. I ended up emptying and starting over. i added a bit more than the 5 ml surf. getting a dimmer switch today. fun to experiment and glad the journey vs the destination was palatable. I think I'm there..."
May 12, 2021
Claude J replied to susan's discussion help me out here
"Goo kits run on less wattage Try using a dimmer or instal a lesser wattage bulb"
May 12, 2021
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May 10, 2021
susan replied to susan's discussion help me out here
"I got brave today and dug into the goo kit. All is fine but I think I put in too much surfactant? I hope the attached pic comes through.  The wax has been here at the top for about 1/2 hour now. Wondering if I can just let it cool, take out…"
May 9, 2021

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Something Interesting About Me:
I got my first lava lamp at about 12 years old so a long time ago. It opened the door for me to alternative states of consciousness....
Where I Live:
Orcas Island, WA
My First Lava Lamp was:
Blue and amazing
My Collection Includes this many Lava Lamps:
only 3 and one is not working well
My Favorite Lava Lamp is:
my red one-oldskool, dependable.

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