"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…"
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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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"NEVER,..NEVER,.. USE EPSON SALT
Use propylene Glycol to adjust the specific gravity (flotation)\
It should float fine at 125 deg"
"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…"
"newbie question: on your tutorial is the measurement of the lamps just the glass vase (globe?) part or the whole lamp?"
"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…"
"found one on ebay thanks. Loved 'rubbish with links' :) "
"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!"
"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?"
"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…"
"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..."
"Goo kits run on less wattage
Try using a dimmer or instal a lesser wattage bulb"
"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…"
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- At 2:36pm on March 29, 2021,
Modulo '70 said…
Welcome to this great site of light and lava - Oozing Goo.
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