Glasshead group

[Chow]

I was wondering where the glasshead group went? Did bohdan delete it?

[WeeboTech]

He must have, because the current mods would not have done that. We can create a new one or you can.

Let me know how you would like to proceed.

[Chow]

No big deal. Simon was wondering how I made my glasshead. I will try to find the directions.

[Simon Lloyd]

Yep - after the summer holidays I'm going to have a go at making my own Glasshead!

(& join the club) - thanks Chow for the help so far ;o)

 

First thing is to pick up a glass head from ebay.

Chow - what coloured glass heads have you used & what are your comments?

[Erin]

I wanted to make one, too. So, if anyone can write-up a tutorial, we'll feature it and make sure it sticks around this time. ;)

 

I got my glass head at Pier 1 for $20. It's the standard green/clear one. 

[Modulo '70]

Your lava (glitter) head is awesome!

[Chow]

Go with the clear head. I have a black colored one and no light shines though it, LOL. I haven’t tried a blue but it's lighter than the black. I wouldn't use the colored ones myself because I would figure you would want to watch it move without having to see thought the color. I think the glass head does have a green hue to it. Like a coke bottle.

I had all the supplies ready before I even looked for something to fill it with.

I posted a few pictures later to get you started.


Thank you Alpha.

[krissyfromswindon]

is the glass on one of these heads strong enough to take hot tempretures on close inspection of my head the thickness of the glass varries a lot and is quite thin on the nose part

[wizard of ooze]

I couldn't find the glasshead group either, so I just created a new group for this project.

http://oozinggoo.ning.com/group/goo-and-glitter-heads

[Chow]

I flipped my head over and placed it on a grande base with the 100 watt bulb to test out where my levels were. I ended up using a 60 watt bulb on the glitter.

 

I think most of the heat will be at the base of the head. Using a tempered ashtray or a candle holder will work. I have these two frosted candle holder bases but haven't tested them yet. I did remember something about a pyrex lid that could work also.

krissyfromswindon said:

is the glass on one of these heads strong enough to take hot tempretures on close inspection of my head the thickness of the glass varries a lot and is quite thin on the nose part