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Step 10 What to do if you can't obtain a crystal?

If you can't find a suitable crystal, you can try the plastic tubes that florists use to keep single roses fresh. The tube will rest on the inside of the pipe on the nut in the same way as the crystal. If you get a used tube, as I did, don't fret if you can't get the tube to be super clean and spotless - the scratches and imperfections add to the effect. The tube has an interesting effect similar in appearance to neon lights and reminiscent of the days of early experimentation with electricity and vacuum tubes.

Comments

[marcelo-fire_wing]

muito bom o seu projeto se me permite voce poderia melhora- lo no caso de nao comsegui o cristal voce poderia enche o vidro com agua e pra que a agua nao vase voce poderia vedar com cola quente .

[animalcrosser5]

Hm, I was wondering what I could use the tubes that solder comes in for.

[CyborgGold]

If you use a knife to score designs on the tube... does the light make the scratches light up?

[Zem]

Now THAT looks Steampunky! 5*s, and I'mma try and make some of the tube ones.

[shveet]

try frosting the inside (use sandpaper), or add some broken glass. also a good idea if you use a tube or bottle.