How to make a Halogen lamp???

[ds306]

Hi, brand new to this forum. I haven't tried any form of electricals since i was about 10 when i made buzzers and little lamps.

I was thinking of making a lamp that uses a 35W halogen bulb, maybe even with a dimmer switch. I spent a while trawling the web for any help. but couldn't really find anything. The lamp does have to be halogen because I want the lamp to be used as a wax burner as a present for my girlfriend, and it's the most suitable bulb for this i think as it gets nice and hot.

What i basically need to know is:

1. Is this project possible on a £10/£15 budget?
2. what sort of equipment will i need?
3. Any alternatives?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[bernardgreen]

I hope you are joking. If you are not joking then

DO NOT ATTEMPT IT

The temperature of a halogen lamp will ignite many waxes.

The wax will chemically affect the quartz of the lamp causing it to weaken and shatter, or it will alter the quartz structure and make it permeable for gas which often then results in the lamp capsule exploding.

An alternative is to buy a temperature controlled soldering iron and fit the bowl of a stainless steel spoon to the tip by some mechanical method. Do not alter the tip in any way as in some iron there are parts in the tip that are involved in controlling the temperature. Maplins sell soldering irons that could be used for your purpose. ( Other suppliers exist )

Also buy some first aid burn dressings and maybe a fire extinguisher.

 

[ds306]

I will heed that warning, guess the lamp idea is off the table, i was just trying to make something similar to this

http://www.bestofferbuy.com/Orange-...ce=gbase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=gbase_uk

But if not, is it possible to buy controllable heating elements etc. to make the wax burner, or if not suppose it's gonna have to be shop bought?

 

[bernardgreen]

She is your girl friend...... Spend the money.....

But do note the cautions

NOTICE: Let the lamp cool before adding more oil or wax to the small glass cup.
DO NOT LEAVE THE LAMP UNATTENDED TO AVOID FIRE HAZARD

 

[ds306]

I cannot buy that particular lamp as it's in the US.
But I do normally spend the money on her but we both agreed to make presents this time. So should I just make something else you think? Just I knew she wanted an electric tart burner so I knew that would be a hit.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Just I knew she wanted an electric tart burner

I bet you don't call her that to her face

 

[EFLImpudence]

I want the lamp to be used as a wax burner as a present for my girlfriend,

Did you know that women always want something else?