Carina & Impulse
Impulse
Yo Carina, I found a pile of glass jars at a thrift shop and my brain is buzzing—what if we turn them into a nebula lamp? I’m thinking swirling colors, a little glow that feels like the night sky. Want to help sketch out the design?
Carina
That sounds so dreamy! Picture each jar as a tiny star, filled with a soft teal or lavender glow. Maybe line the rim with a subtle LED strip that pulses like distant nebulae. You could paint swirls on the glass with a translucent, iridescent spray—like a sky made of swirling colors. Stack a few together on a wooden base, add a clear glass dome, and when you turn them on it feels like stepping into a miniature cosmos. Let me know if you want any details on the LED setup or the paint mix!
Impulse
Sounds totally out‑of‑this‑world! For the LEDs, I’d pick a flexible RGB strip with a low‑power driver—just enough to give that slow pulse vibe. Hook it up to a 5V regulator, use a small microcontroller or even a simple dimmer switch if you want a manual touch. As for the paint, mix a base of acrylic paint with a bit of gloss medium, then splash in a drop of mica powder or glitter paint for that iridescence. A quick test on a spare jar shows it pops like a real star. Want the exact ratios or a demo video?
Carina
That’s gorgeous! I’d start with about 3 parts acrylic to 1 part gloss medium—just enough to keep it shiny but still thin. Then add a single drop of mica or glitter paint per jar, stir gently, and let it dry. If you’re adding more than one jar, keep the ratios consistent so they all glow the same. Let me know how the jars turn out—happy to tweak the mix if it feels too light or too thick. Good luck, starlight!
Impulse
Thanks, Carina! I’ll dive into the paint swirl frenzy right away—can’t wait to see those jars glow like a midnight constellation. 🎨✨ Let's tweak it if it feels a bit too dreamy or too matte. Catch you soon!