Experimental or "One of a Kind" Sculptures
We
have a limited number of specimens that are one-of-a-kind or experimental specimens, or are leftovers of
styles that we've discontinued. Some may have small dings along an edge
that can often be removed with a bit of lightly sanding and polishing.
Some may have a small (~1/2" or less) fracture in the area where the
discharge exits the sculpture, or a small surface scratch that can be manually buffed out
with a little work. The base discharge fractures can often be hidden by
simply inserting the specimens into one
of our lighted bases. Other sculptures may have heavier discharges that
have a darkened or more fractured appearance, especially near the
main discharge "roots". Although this makes these
specimens somewhat less attractive when not illuminated, these
sculptures are often more fascinating than our regular ones since they
typically contain very unique patterns and a combination of chaotic or
densely dendritic ("moss agate") discharges. They are especially attractive
when edge-illuminated by Light Emitting Diodes( LED's), as the light is
reflected and refracted off the fractures that make up the Lichtenberg figure. The
thickest discharges often look
almost crystalline. For specimens with multiple charge layers, beautiful
star burst (or snowflake-like) discharges may also occur. For example,
see "Heavy Weather"
specimens (such as Styles 16 or 25), where a combination of "snowflake" and chaotic
discharges often occur. An image of a Style 16 "Heavy Weather" specimen that can be manually rotated can be seen here. Others merely need a bit of loving care, some elbow grease,
and a touch of Novus Plastic Polish
to bring them back to their full beauty. Periodically, we may also list first-quality trial specimens from some of our experimental tests.
Discharge "Types":
Some experimental sculptures may be available with a variety of discharge types.
Discharge types vary depending on how much charge we injected and
how, and when, we discharged the specimens. Following are
some images that illustrate some of the more common types of discharges.
The exit point of the discharge may be along an edge (edge discharge)
or
somewhere inside one of the large surfaces (interior discharge). In addition, the
structure of the discharges may be branching and tree-like (Dendritic),
lightly branched (more lightning-like), densely branched or fern-like
(Bushy Dendritic), a random tangle of discharges (Chaotic), or a mixture
of Dendritic, Bushy
and Chaotic discharges (Mixed). The following examples should help clarify these - click on
images below to see
larger images:
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| "Light" Dendritic
(lower charge level)
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Normal Dendritic
(nominal charge level) | Bushy Dendritic
(high charge level) | Interior Chaotic
(self-discharged)
| Mixed Chaotic and Dendritic
(self-discharged)
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These
specimens are priced at 50% (or more) off regular prices. Some styles
may only
have one or specimens. Currently available experimental sculptures are
shown below - we update this page to reflect our current inventory. Please
remember
that we may only have a small number of specimens in any given style.
Sorry - no quantity discounts, but we do combine shipping on multiple
items. These are offered on a first-come first-served basis, so order
now to
avoid disappointment.
Sorry, no individual photos are available - we guarantee you will be satisfied or your money back.
International Customers - Please Note:
Please review our Ordering Instructions BEFORE completing your order. If
your order is shipping outside the USA, please make sure to select an international
shipping option to avoid processing delays or cancellation of your
order. We offer three
international shipping options that allow you to balance your expected
delivery needs
versus shipping costs. Please note that some countries impose
additional local taxes and fees (for VAT, tariffs, or local postal
service charges). These are the responsibility of the buyer. Large specimens may require additional shipping cost because
of their larger size and weight.
(One of many different shapes of experimental masked specimens)
(Click on images for larger view)
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Style 5: 4 x 4 x 3/4" Experimental Sculptures
Sorry - out of stock
These are approximately 4"
x 4" x 3/4" experimental sculptures - our most popular size. Experimental sculptures
may have dendritic, mixed dendritic and chaotic, or fully chaotic
discharges. Some have various experimental masked shapes (log spiral,
heart, disk(s), male and female symbols,
etc.) with positive or negative 2D shapes. Some sculptures may have a
small
chip or fracture where the discharge exited the sculpture - this will be
hidden when the specimen
is inserted into one of our light bases. Other specimens have very small
dings along the otherwise sharp edges. With a little bit of effort these can be sanded
and polished away. Some have some extra discharging divots along the
outside
flat edges, while the acrylic in others show some radiation fogging which scatters
light, causing the specimen to look slightly milky when brightly
illuminated. Other specimens have one or two barely noticeable small (<1/16"
dia. or less) surface
imperfections on the large surface(s). Newer specimens have a slightly
fluorescent solarization layer that glows with a greenish-yellow
color when illuminated by "electric blue" LED's and, to a lesser extent,
with white LED's. No matter the reason for these being 2nds, we
guarantee that all
2nd's and experimental specimens are beautiful when edge-illuminated and
that you will be delighted with your purchase.
All of these
sculptures look absolutely beautiful when illuminated by our four inch wide
natural walnut light bases
(DK40x75 series, $66) or our black brushed aluminum bases (GSB1904L,
$40). Walnut bases can be provided with a choice of cool white, natural white, or electric blue
LED's. All of our aluminum bases come with cool white LED's.
Note: Light base is not included and must be ordered separately.
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Sorry - out of stock!
Style 5 Experimental Sculpture
$30.00
Experimental Masked
(Base not included)
GSB1904L Black Aluminum Base
Base for the above sculpture. Black brushed aluminum finish with Cool White LED's
$45
DK40x75 Natural Walnut Base
Base for above sculpture. Select Cool White, Natural White, or Electric Blue LED's
$66
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Style 5A: 4 x 4 x 1/2" Experimental - $50
These are NOT factory seconds. They are beautiful experimental
specimens measuring approximately 4" x 4" x 1/2", similar to the sculpture at left (shown in a GSB1204L
light base). These sculptures are similar to our thicker Style 5
sculptures except they are 1/2" thick instead of 3/4" thick. Otherwise,
these are as every bit as beautiful as their
thicker counterparts. Sculptures have either a single branching
discharge originating from one edge (as shown in the image) or radiating
outward from at, or near, the center. We recommend ordering a four-inch
wide matching light base to safely hold and
display the incredible detail and inner beauty of your sculpture.
The GSB1204L base has an elegant brushed satin black anodized aluminum finish, with cool white LED's, and comes with your
choice of 120 volt North American/US, or 240 volt EC (Europlug), UK, or AU power adapter options.
Note: Light base is not included and must be ordered separately.
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Style 5A Sculpture
$50.00
4 x 4 x 1/2" Experimental
(Base not included)
GSB1204L Black Aluminum Base
Base for above sculpture. Black brushed aluminum finish with Cool White LED's
$45
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(Click on image for larger view)
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Style 7A: 6 x 6 x 1/2" Experimental - $80
Special: 20% discount vs our Style 7 sculptures!
These are NOT factory seconds. They are large, beautiful experimental
specimens measuring approximately 6" x 6", similar to the Style 7 (shown
at left. but Style 7A is 1/2" thick versus the
Style 7 (3/4" thick). Otherwise, these are every bit as beautiful as
their
thicker counterparts. Sculptures will have a single branching
discharge originating from one edge, from the interior, or
near a corner - our choice depending on our current inventory.
We recommend that
customers also order a GSB1206L six-inch wide matching light base to safely
hold and
display the finest details and inner beauty of your sculpture. A few
sculptures have slightly darker solarization (an amber-colored layer
between the
irradiated surface and the discharge layer) that normally fades over
time. The solarization layer may also
fluoresce with a light yellow-green color in some specimens. The GSB1206L base has an elegant brushed satin black
anodized aluminum finish, with cool white LED's, and comes with your
choice of 120 volt North American/US, or 240 volt EC (Europlug), UK, or AU power
adapter options.
Note: Light base is not included and must be ordered separately.
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Style 7A 6 x 6 x 1/2" Sculpture
$80.00
6 x 6 x 1/2" Experimental Sculpture
(Base not included)
GSB1206L Black Aluminum Base
Base for above sculpture. Black brushed aluminum finish with Cool White LED's
$55
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Style 9A: 4 x 6 x 1/2" Experimental - $42.50
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Style 9A (approximately 4" x 6" x 1/2") specimens with dendritic,
densely dendritic, or mixed dendritic and chaotic
discharges. Specimens may have one or more edge or interior-based
discharges. Some self-discharged specimens may show a bit of charring and
heavier fracturing along the main discharge
path(s). However, the charred regions virtually disappear when the
specimens are illuminated by one of our LED light bases. Some specimens
may have an extra divot or two where the specimen failed to discharge
during the first try. Others have a small (1/4" - 1/2") fracture along
an edge discharge point that will be hidden when the
specimen is inserted into one of our lighted bases. A few specimens may also have
matte-finish router-cut edges instead of highly polished edges, and a
few may have small scratches or surface imperfections on the large area surfaces.
Four-inch or six-inch wide bases can be ordered separately. We have high
standards, so all of these
experimental sculptures still look beautiful when inserted and illuminated by one of our lighted bases.
Your satisfaction is always guaranteed.
Note: Light base is NOT included and must be ordered separately.
The GSB1204L (4" wide) and GSB1206L (6" wide) aluminum bases have an elegant brushed black
satin anodized finish, with cool white LED's, and come with your
choice of 120 volt North American/US, or 240 volt EC (Europlug), UK, or AU power
adapter options.
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Sorry - Experimental 9A Sculptures
are out of stock
Style 9A Experimental Sculpture
$42.50
4 x 6 x 1/2"
(Base not included)
GSB1204L Black Aluminum Base
Base for above sculpture. Black brushed aluminum finish with Cool White LED's
$45
(For Style 09A, short edge)
GSB1206L Black Aluminum Base
Base for above sculpture. Black brushed aluminum finish with Cool White LED's
$55
(For Style 09A, long edge)
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Style 10A: 6 x 8 x 1/2" Experimental - $135
Special: 23% discount vs our Style 10 sculptures!
These are are large, beautiful experimental
specimens measuring approximately 6" x 8", similar to the Style 10
(shown
at left. but Style 10A is 1/2" thick versus the
Style 10 (3/4" thick). Otherwise, these are every bit as beautiful as
their thicker counterparts. Sculptures will have a single branching
discharge originating from a smaller edge (as shown). Most are almost
completely filled to the opposite end, while others may have a small
open area (1 - 2") towards the top. Our choice depending on our current
inventory.
We recommend also ordering a GSB1206L six-inch wide matching light base to safely
hold and
display the finest details and beauty of your sculpture. Some sculptures may have slightly amber-colored layer
between the
irradiated surface and the discharge layer (called solarization). Solarization normally fades over
time, and the solarization layer may also
fluoresce with a light yellow-green color. The GSB1206L base has an elegant brushed satin black
anodized aluminum finish, with cool white LED's, and comes with your
choice of 120 volt North American/US, or 240 volt EC (Europlug), UK, or AU power
adapter options.
Note: Light base is not included and must be ordered separately.
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Style 10A Sculpture
$135.00
6 x 8 x 1/2" Experimental
(Base not included)
GSB1206L Black Aluminum Base
Base for above sculpture. Black brushed aluminum finish with Cool White LED's
$55
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Style 16: 3 x 3 x 2" Prism Experimental - $87.50
Style 16 (approximately 3" x 3" x 2" Prism) with a variety of "heavy
weather" discharges or higher current discharges. Most of these
specimens have some charring and crystalline-appearing fractures along
the thicker discharges paths. Some may even show "snowflake-like" burst
discharges (as pictured). Others may need a bit of polishing remove
light saw marks that weren't completely polished away. However, the
charring virtually disappears and the sculptures look beautiful when
edge-illuminated by a bright light source or by one of our LED light
bases. See Style 16 description in Gallery 1 for recommended light base options.
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Style 16 Experimental Sculpture
$87.50
3 x 3 x 2" Experimental Prism
(Base not included)
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Style 48: Experimental 4 x 4 x 2" - $225
Prism with Two Discharge Layers
(Only a few left)
These are limited edition sculptures that were irradiated on one side, flipped
180 degrees, and
irradiated again to create two independent charge layers, each located
about 1/2" below the largest surfaces. All have dendritic discharges.
Two discharge types ("parallel planes" and "windblown lightning")
originate from the edges, similar to the left specimen in the top image. The
remaining discharge type is an "African Tree" (kind of similar to an
acacia tree). The discharge originates from the center of one of the
large faces and connects to one charge layer, then spreads upward to the
second layer. Some sculptures may have light charring in the paths
nearest to the discharge point, but this disappears when illuminated by
an LED light base. The lower image
shows the two discharge layers and typical appearance from the side.
From left to right are parallel planes, windblown lightning, and African tree. The
sculptures in the images to the left were illuminated along
the edges by blue and white LED's using a special light
box so that we could quickly photograph them. These are representative
examples of the specimens we have in stock - your sculptures may
vary from those shown, but we guarantee that you will be
delighted.
Recommended bases include the LM2688 rosewood
light base with natural white LED's or our custom walnut DK25x75 base,
available with cool white or electric blue LED's. Both bases are
available with 120 volt AC adapters for North American/US, or 240 volt
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Style 48 Sculpture
$225.00
4 x 4 x 2" Experimental Prism
(Base not included)
LM2688 4.5" Rosewood base
High gloss piano finish
with natural white LED's
$37
DK25x75 natural walnut base
Available with Cool White, Natural White, or Electric Blue LED's
$48
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Style 52: Experimental Heart Sculpture
Approximately 5" x 3/4" thick
These beautiful lightning hearts were created as an
experiment during our 2015 Lichtenberg Run. They all self-discharged
while being irradiated, creating mostly chaotic
discharges that originate from the inner vertex of the heart as shown.
Sculptures are similar sculpture on the right side of the image to the left. They were
illuminated along the edges by blue and white LED's using a special light
box so that we could quickly photograph them. These are representative
examples of the specimens we have in stock. Your sculpture will
vary from those shown, but we guarantee that you will be
delighted. Price shown is per sculpture.
Recommended bases include the GSB1904L
black anodized aluminum light base with cool white LED's or our custom
natural walnut DK40x75 base, available with cool white, natural white,
or electric blue LED's. Bases are available with 120 volt AC adapters
for North American/US, or 240 volt
EC (Europlug), UK, or AU power adapter options. |
Style 52 Heart Sculpture
$55.00
5" x 3/4" Experimental Heart
(Base not included)
GSB1904L Black Aluminum Base
Base for a single sculpture. Black brushed aluminum finish with Cool White LED's
$45
DK40x75 natural walnut base
Base for a singe sculpture. Choice of Cool White, Natural White, or Electric Blue LED's: $66
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Style 77: Experimental 3 x 3 x 3" - $275
Cubeoctohedron
Only a few left!
These sculptures were irradiated while being rotated to create multiple
independent charge layers, each located
about 1/2" below each face. The images to the right show two different
views of the same sculpture. All have very similar interior discharges.
The branching 3D discharges are similar to those in our Ball Lightning
spheres and Lightning Cubes. We created these as an experiment several
years ago. Unfortunately, because of the high cost of the raw
material we have decided not to offer them as a regular item.
However, we do have a few left over, and when they're gone they're gone for good. The
sculptures in the images to the left were illuminated along
the edges by natural white LED's by one of our LM2699 light bases. Your sculpture may
vary somewhat from the sculpture shown but we guarantee that you will be
delighted.
Base is not included. Recommended bases include the LM2699
or LM2690 light bases with natural white LED's, or multi-color color-changing bases such as
the CR35MC,
ROT45MC, or
BD753MC. See linked page to order a matching base.
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Only a few left!
Style 77 Cubeoctohedron Sculpture
Style 77, 3" x 3" x 3"
$275
(Base not included)
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Style 57: Experimental 6 x 8 x 1/2" - $70
Isosceles Triangle - 30% discount while they last!
Sorry - out of stock
These beautiful sculptures were created several years ago as an
experiment. Many self-discharged while being irradiated, causing a
complex mixture of chaotic and branching (dendritic) discharges. Others
are mainly dendritic, with the discharge point(s) in one or more
location. The sculptures in the image to the left were illuminated along
the edge by blue and white LED's using a special light
box so that we could quickly photograph them. These are representative
examples of some of the specimens we have in stock - your sculptures may
vary from those shown, but we guarantee that you will be
delighted.
We only have a limited number of these specimens, so when they're gone,
they're gone for good. These sculptures work well with our GSB1206L black anodized brushed aluminum light base with cool white LED's.
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Style 57 Triangle Sculpture
$70.00
6 x 8 x 1/2" Experimental Triangle
(Base not included)
Sorry - Out of Stock
GSB1206L Black Aluminum Base
Base for above sculpture. Black brushed aluminum finish with Cool White LED's
$55
(For Style 09A, long edge)
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Experimental "Lightning in a Bottle" Sculptures
Two Sizes Available
We only made a few of each size!
These beautiful sculptures were created several years ago as an
experiment. They're solid acrylic "bottles" that were machined out of
cast acrylic cylinders. The smaller bottles measure approximately 2 x 6
inches, while the larger bottles are approximately 3 x 8 inches. Because
of high fabrication and polishing costs, we do not intend to make any
more of them and they are being offered at near our cost. All sculptures
self-discharged while being irradiated, creating a
complex mixture of internal chaotic and branching (dendritic)
discharges. In the images to the left, each group was illuminated along
the edges by blue and white LED's using a special light
box. These are the only "Lightning in a Bottle" sculptures we have,, and
once they're gone they're gone for good.
Please note that a light base is not included and must be purchased separately. We recommend using the CR35MC, or ROT45MC for rooms with subdued lighting. For brighter areas, we recommend the BD753MC multicolor light base, the LM2690 square base, or LM2692
round wood bases with an array of five natural white LED's. AC adapters
for the BD753MC and ROT45MC are available only for North American/US
power. However, the ROT45MC can also be operated off three AA batteries,
but the turntable does not rotate
in order to extend battery life. All other bases can be supplied with
120/240 volt AC adapters for North American/US, EC (Europlug), UK, or AU
power options. See linked page to order a matching base.
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Lightning in a Bottle
(2" Dia. x 6", Small)
$159 each
Lightning in a Bottle
(3" Dia. x 8", Large)
$289 each
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(Click on image for larger view) | Style 69 (2" Diameter x 1/2") Disks - $15
Excellent "stocking stuffers" at a bargain price!
These
are cute little 2" x 1/2" thick disks with a laser-cut,
flame-polished edge. A few have mixed chaotic/dendritic or dendritic
(branching) discharges with one or more roots within the interior or
along the curved edge, similar to the
specimens in the top row. A few others have branching (dendritic)
discharges that originate from an edge, similar to the end specimens in the bottom row. Most have a dendritic discharge
originating from a point near the center of the
interior, similar to the center specimen in the bottom row. The
sculptures in the image to the left were
illuminated along the edge by blue and white LED's using a special light
box so that we could quickly photograph them. They're ideal as stocking
stuffers, surprise gifts, marketing gifts, or small demonstration
Lichtenberg figures for the math or science classroom. Unfortunately, we
don't have any light bases that will work with these, but you can
shine a small LED flashlight along the edge to beautifully illuminate
them.
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Style 69 Disk Sculptures
2" x 1/2" Disks
$15.00 each
Experimental
(no base available)
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