puffer fish lamp

Just finished making my first puffer fish lamp. Total cost around $12.00. Looks great and I have 3 different colored bulbs when I want a change. Some of the quills have my dried blood on them, probably a right of passage.

Any pics?

And how big is the fish? $12 bucks seems cheap.

Unfortunately I haven't figured out how to post pics yet. I purchased the fish at a store in San Diego, only about 8 in long, cost $7.00. The cord/socket/switch was $4.50 and 2 bulbs for 25 cents ea. Do you think if I made more they would sell?

They might sell, but probably most of the buyers are right here on this board! Try one and see. For many people, the puffer lamp is a mystery. We know how easy it is though.

On 2004-01-27 10:53, tiki-riviera wrote:

Unfortunately I haven't figured out how to post pics yet. I purchased the fish at a store in San Diego, only about 8 in long, cost $7.00. The cord/socket/switch was $4.50 and 2 bulbs for 25 cents ea. Do you think if I made more they would sell?

Which store in San Diego? Was it in PB or another Beach City?

Hey Freddie,

I think the store was in Pacific Beach. I was
at a conference for work and I happened upon the store. They had all kinds of ocean/beach related items. There is also a store on main street in Seal Beach that has a good selection of smaller puffer fish.

Thank you! I think I know the 1 you're talking about. I haven't been to PB since getting back to San Diego, so I'll try to visit soon. I just got a string of lights with those little clamp-y things @ the top that would slip nicely into a large Puffer Fish...