Timindustry Lava Lamps; a summary of preliminary motivation.

 

  So! I have been considering adding lava lamps to my lamp making repertoire lately! As a lava lamp enthusiast, I have owned several. However, more recently I came into purchasing a very unique, yet recalled variation. It was a black wax and orange liquid lamp, which inspired the steampunk side of me.

  This lamp failed to flow however, and resulted in a return. My distaste for this recall resulted in me considering other alternatives. So, the problem solver I strive to be, I researched alternatives to buying normal bland lamps.

  I found that dyeing lava lamps is actually quite easy, so I looked into buying interesting lava immersed in clear liquid. - Then dyeing the liquid the orange I desired.

  The result was glorious! However, now having my own customized lamp, I have come to find a desire to customize the container for it as well... I sit here gazing at my neon orange wax, submerged in a violet liquid (the light tinting thru the green wax turns the violet water orange. #colorwheel) - I wonder, how much more interesting this lamp could be if the stand was of a steampunk, or fine metal origin instead of simple plastic?

  After some research, I have come to embrace the idea of making a custom lava lamp, and since have started to investigate options of making my own lamp. (rather than purchasing, and altering a prefabricated product.) I am intrigued by DIY options for crafting unique lamps, and now plan to fashion my own custom variation of these designs.

  My goal: Produce a series of custom Timindustry Lava lamps, designed to suite steampunk, and jewelry enthusiasts alike, who are interested in owning a one of a kind, handmade alternative to the mass produced option.

  I am interested in making unique jar style containers with steel and brass fittings, and a vintage style semi revealed bulb. I will limit my colors to match my branding, and focus on the fixture rather than the lava. I want these lamps to stand alone as appealing whether the lamp is on or not! Any advice is encouraged, cheers to experimentation! The root of all design!