Can these paints be used to paint 25 watt filament light bulbs? I'm looking for translucent paint to make decorative bulbs.
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Dear Willie, since gallery glass is not real glass......I would not recommend that you use it on any heated object. If the bulbs you're speaking of will not be used electricly I would give it a try......such as a christmas ornament.
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I am not sure if this paint is heat resistant. I would assume it is and it is reasonable in cost so it could be worth an experiment. The bottle does not say it is heat resistant. If you want a guaranteed heat resistant paint, I would use Pebeo "Vitrea 160". This is a glass stain that can be baked in the oven to make it heat resistant. Your heat from the lightbulbs would serve as the heating source, thus becoming permanent. It is also a high quality paint and so it costs more.......but you get what you pay for.
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I assume so as the fixtures I use them in have a two brightness levels, Full, Half,& Off. I use most of them at half brightness except in the fixture over the sink which is always on High (Full Brightness). Since there is a filament any increment of dimming should function OK. Note: You can't beat the price as 19 of the 20 could be crushed in transit & it would still be 1/2 price of one retail bulb. You should be "good to go" - just buy them.
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Yes, you can use frost-colored bulbs. They must be candalabra type (smaller screw-in base) and they should be 40w or less.
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I don't think these bulbs would work for that application. These are full-sized light bulbs for regular lamps. Someone might make LED bulbs for that purpose, but not these.
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I think you can, i use it in a Lumatek Dimmable Ballast and it works fine, but i won't recommend to use it in less than 100%, it would consume the same power and will short the lifespan of the bulb.
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I would think they can be used for painting. I use them for Zentagle art.. and use ink and fine tip color markers.
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I have been using these studio lights for a few months now. They came with 45 watt, 5500K bulbs, similar to the bulbs you are looking at above. They use standard size light bulb bases like everything in your house. Your higher wattage bulbs should work ok. Heat would be the main concern. I probably would not use halogen bulbs because they are very hot. The only modification I made was to extend the vertical support rod so I can sit these on the floor and now have them high enough for my tabletop, otherwise the base has to sit on the table itself, taking up room.
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I would not do that, but a licensed electrician would be abke to verify that. Most flourescent bulbs will NOT dim. It is the way they are built!
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Yes. And they're very good quality. I have several sets of these paints, as well as separate tubes of different colors not sold in sets. They do range in opacity. Little tip, make sure you screw the caps on tightly otherwise the paints get a little cottage-cheese like. Also, after not using them for a while, the caps tend to stick so you have to muscle them off. Worth the effort though.
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In simplistic terms a watt is a Watt, basically voltage (120V) times Amp draw (.833A) would equal 100watts. There are other factors involved because of AC voltage and the CF electronics but the numbers are basically true for a light bulb. The rating you are talking about most likely applies to the socket it screws into. These CF bulbs draw less current than incandescent bulbs but are still rated by their overall wattage (power draw). These are 85 watt CF's which means they pull 85W=V120 X (.71A), So yes they will work fine in a 100W socket. I have not measured the actual current draw on mine but am reasonably sure the .71A is very close to actual. The big question is the lamp you are using. These are typically for Photo work. I use them with diffusion umbrellas and they work fine...if you intend to put these in a regular light with a shade you will likely have problems because of the size and possibly heat. If you are using them for SAD then make sure to use the appropriate shading that allows 5500K (daylight white) to pass through AND for heat and size. Also just a note that the large bases of these bulbs become quite hot to the touch and there are vents to allow the heat out of the electronics in the base...so let them cool down before removing them. Hope this wasn't TMI but thought it deserved proper explanations based on your "Crazy question".
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You have to use a lower wattage with these lanterns or else you risk setting a fire and destroying the entire display. Something like: EcoSmart 9 Watt Soft White Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Light Bulbs 4-Pack, 40 Watt Equivalent, 550 Lumens will work brilliantly. EcoSmart 9 Watt Soft White Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Light Bulbs 4-Pack, 40 Watt Equivalent, 550 Lumens
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I have a regular sized light bulb (40 Watt), and it does stick out a little at the end (which is not a big deal for me). A shorter light bulb would fit more completely inside the "bucket" of the paint can.
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I found these paints too light for painting on glass. I assume they would work well on unglazed white mug. The paint did come off in the dishwasher.
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I use (2) Westinghouse 25 watt 25T10/F/CD Frosted Tubular Picture Light Bulbs. Westinghouse Item#: 03713. Any similar bulbs could be used.
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No, you cannot use a regular or CFL bulb in these units. The light assembly has a transformer that will fry them, quickly. Must be high pressure sodium bulbs, only, and can't use a different watt sodium bulb, either. Great light assemblies, but very bright.
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D.I.Y projects are the best!!!! So happy to be able to share crafts with others. To answer your question I preferUsing a 40-60 watt regular light bulb (soft) I hope you have a great experience with your project. Good Luck