Cool Cloud Lamp!

Step 4 Get ready to Rock!

You can leave the bottom of the bottle clear, but adding some color with magic markers can give it a nice dramatic effect. Place the bottle on the base, plug in the cord, and watch as clouds form and swirl around in the jar. Pictures really don't do it justice. If you'd like, you can view my video on this project below. Expect to have your friends ask you to make these for them! 8)

Comments

[egjr79119]

HEY GUYS I USED A GREEN PARTY BULB, THE ONLY THING IS A 40 WATT AND IT DOES LOOK COOL BUT IT DOESN'T SHOW THE EFFECT THAT IT SHOWS IN THE VIDEO.

[unclebeerdotorg]

That is great, I have a couple of old lava lamps in my basement gathering dust, I think I might just breathe some life into them tonight.

[Mr. Rig It]

Interesting idea, my favorite part was how you made the O-ring to sit the bottle on. That is a handy little trick that I am gong to put into my knowledge tool box. Good video also.

[el eliel]

yes, put that in your toolbox! there are tons of uses for old neoprene products. compression fittings galore, anti-scoot bases for lamps, wall protection from bookcases, damping mats for bookshelf speakers (keeps them from "walking", too), etc. A cool source besides mouse pads is wet suits. they come in different thicknesses, textures, and are bonded to other cool fabrics at the knees, butt, elbows, and usually have really good zippers too. also, along these lines of sourcing: cool flame proof fabrics and stuffings come from old firefighting clothing. Can be had at surplus stores and garage sales the world over. Go ahead, make your country's military surplus stuff do good for a change(:D

[babblin5]

Thanks! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support and feedback... thank you! 8D

[Mr. Rig It]

You are very welcome, keep those cool ideas coming. I have learned something from each of your instructables so far. Whats more is I like your the out of the box thinking. Im waiting for the next one :)

[Knetjester]

That is so cool, I'm thinking....Large Pasta storage Jar, food colouring & glitter. Maybe a coloured Bulb or even UV. Nice one!

[Arx]

I found it works better with narrow bottles than with large jars. the outer surface cooling helps to keep the temperature differential higher, making more turbulence. Also, the thicker jar tends to have too much going on, and kind of ruins the effect. I'm curious about the food colouring thing. I expect you will get better results by colouring the bottom of your bottle. I've simply used OHP pens, and it gives a really nice effect. You can have more than one colour that way and get some really cool effects. Proper coloured plastic filters would probably be even better. I think the glitter would do nothing but sit at the bottom, obstructing your light source.

[babblin5]

How about a fishtank with a spotlight? =D

[metrometro]

No way - fish hate the taste of soap.

[reincarnated-Postit]

Wow thats really cool! how long do those last for?

[babblin5]

I've used the one you see here for months now. Haven't even had to change the water! =)