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(Page updated 05/14/13 - may change without notice)

Miscellaneous "One of a Kind" and "Factory Second" Sculptures

We have a limited number of specimens that are less than perfect, are one-of-a-kind or experimental specimens, or are leftover specimens of styles that have been discontinued. Some may have small dings along an edge that can often be lightly sanded and polished to remove. Some have a small (~1/2" maximum) fracture in the area where the discharge exits the sculpture. These defects can often be hidden by simply inserting the specimens into one of our lighted bases. Others may have heavier discharges near the main discharge "stems" that are lightly charred from the passage of high discharge current. 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 conchoidal fractures that make up the Lichtenberg figure. The thickest discharges almost look 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, 24, or 25), where a combination of "snowflake" and chaotic discharges often occur. A rotatable 3D image of a lighted Style 16 "Heavy Weather" specimen can be seen here. Others merely need a bit of loving care, some elbow grease, and a dab or two of Novus Plastic Polish to bring them back to their full beauty. Periodically, we may also list specimens from some of our experimental tests.

Discharge "Types":
Some Factory 2nd 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), densely branched or fern-like (Bushy Dendritic), a random tangle of discharges (Chaotic), or a mixture of Dendritic, Bushy and Chaotic discharges (Mixed). Some examples should help clarify these - click on images below to see larger images:


Edge, Dendritic
Interior Bushy
Interior Chaotic
Interior Mixed Discharges
Edge Dendritic (less charge)Interior Bushy (more charge)Interior ChaoticMixed (Chaotic and Dendritic)


These specimens are priced at 50% off regular price. Not all of our sculpture styles have "seconds", and many styles may only have a few specimens. Currently available "factory seconds" are shown below. Please remember that we may only have a few 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 to a location outside the USA, please select a shipping option to avoid delays in processing your order. We offer three shipping options that allow you to balance your expected delivery needs versus shipping costs. Also, certain countries may impose additional local taxes (such as VAT), tariffs, or local postal service fees. Large specimens may require additional shipping cost because of their larger size and weight.


Style 01 Factory 2nds
Style 1: 1.5 inch Lightning Cube Factory 2nd
1.5" cube. A variety of light, partial, mixed dendritic/chaotic, or completely chaotic discharges. Most have fascinating, complex and asymmetrical discharges. Some have small fractures where the discharge has emerged. They all look great when illuminated by an LED base. See Style 1 description in Gallery 1 for recommended light base options.
$22.50 plus $5.00 for S&H

Style 02 Factory 2nds
Style 2: 2 inch Lightning Cube
Factory 2nd

2" cube. A variety of light, partial, and mixed dendritic and chaotic discharges. Some specimens self-discharged as they were being irradiated. Some may have African Tree-like discharges or other non-cube-like discharges. Self-discharged specimens often show a bit of charring along the main discharge paths, but this disappears when the specimen is illuminated by one of our LED light bases. Self-discharged specimens often have the most complex and fascinating discharges. See Style 2 description in Gallery 1 for recommended light base options.
$35.00 plus $6.00 for S&H


Style 04 Factory 2nds

Style 4: 2 x 2 x 3/4 inch
Factory 2nd

 2" x 2" x 3/4" beveled, with a variety of mixed dendritic and chaotic specimens. Some specimens discharged as they were being irradiated, causing very dense dendritic and chaotic patterns, sometimes with some charring along the main (heavier) discharge paths. Others have a lighter (more faint) discharge than normal, but still look nice when illuminated by LED's. And, a few have an extra divot or two where the specimen failed to discharge during the first attempt(s). All specimens look beautiful when illuminated from below by an LED lighted base. See Style 4 description in Gallery 1 for recommended light base options to best highlight your sculpture.

$14.00 plus $5.00 for S&H


Style 05 Factory 2nds
Style 5: 4 x 4 x 3/4 inch
Factory 2nd

 4" x 4" x 3/4", variety of dendritic, mixed dendritic/chaotic, or fully chaotic discharges. Some have light charring along some of the main paths, while others have less dense, more lightning-like paths. All look simply beautiful when illuminated from an edge, especially by one of our custom lighted bases. Our four inch wide custom walnut light bases ($66) are available with either white or electric blue LED's. Bases can be ordered from the Style 5 description in  Gallery 1.
$30.00 plus $6.00 for S&H

6 x 6 square edge
Style 7: 6 x 6 x 3/4 inch
Factory 2nd

Large 6" x 6" x 3/4" specimens. These are either "lighter" dendritic discharges that may only fill 50 - 75% of the area, or a mix of chaotic and densely dendritic discharges from one or more discharge points on the interior or edges. The latter specimens may have some charring along the heavier paths. However, this  virtually disappears when the specimen is illuminated from one of our LED light bases. Some have saw-cut edges instead of polished edges that can easily be sanded to a matte finish by the customer. Other specimens may have more than one edge "dings" (attempted discharge points where the specimen failed to discharge). Six inch wide matching walnut light bases in either white or blue LED's or brushed black anodized aluminum can be ordered separately. See Style 7 and Style 8 descriptions in Gallery1 to order matching bases.

$50.00 plus $7.50 for S&H

6" Beveled edge, Bushy Dendritic
Style 8: 6 x 6 x 3/4 inch Beveled Edges
Factory 2nd

Beautiful, large 6" x 6" x 3/4" specimens. These have either a mix of "lighter" dendritic discharges that may not completely fill the entire area, or densely chaotic or densely dendritic discharges from one or more discharge points on the interior or edges. Some may have some charring that virtually disappears when the specimen is illuminated from one of our LED light bases. Matching black anodized aluminum light bases with white LED's can be ordered separately. See Style 8 description in Gallery1 to order matching bases.
$55.00 plus $7.50 for S&H

Style 10 self discharged
Style 10: 6 x 8 x 3/4 inch
Factory 2nd - only a couple left!

6" x 8" x 3/4", with either self-discharged interior dendritic discharge or edge discharge. Both have some charring and crystalline-appearing discharges from high current and heavier fracturing along the thickest paths. The charring disappears when the specimens are illuminated from below by one of our LED light bases - these make stunning illuminated specimens! Six inch wide bases ($78) and 8" wide bases ($96) can be ordered from via the Style 10 section in Gallery 1.

$87.50 plus $10.50 for S&H
Octagon
Style 12: 4 x 3/4 inch Octagon
Factory 2nd

 4" x 3/4" Octagon, variety of discharges. Most have thinner, lighter discharges.
$32.50 plus $6.00 for S&H

3 x 3 x 2 Prism
Style 16: 3 x 3 x 2" inch Prism
Factory 2nd

3" x 3" x 2" Prism, variety of "heavy weather" discharges. Some specimens show a bit of charring and crystalline-appearing discharges, especially along thicker paths, and some even show "snowflake" burst discharges. Others need a bit of polishing along the smaller sides to remove light saw cuts. All look absolutely gorgeous when illuminated from an LED light base. See style 16 description in Gallery 1 for recommended light base options.
$87.50 plus $7.50 for S&H

3" Cube
Style 22: 3 inch Lightning Cube
Factory 2nd
 
3" Lightning Cube, in a variety of discharges. Some have self-discharged, creating a complex combination of dendritic and chaotic discharges, while others have only discharged along four sides instead of all six, cause a "lightning tunnel" effect (as seen in the image to the left). See Style 22 description in Gallery 2 for recommended light base options.
$112.50 plus $7.50 for S&H

4" Jewel
Style 24: 4 x 4 x 2 inch Jewel
Factory 2nd
 
4" x 4" x 2" Lightning Jewel sculpture. All of the factory 2nds have "Heavy Weather" discharges with some charring of the main discharge paths. However, this virtually disappears when the sculpture is illuminated by one of our light bases. These look gorgeous with DK25x75W or DK25x75B walnut light base with white or electric blue LED's, or with the LM2688 rosewood finish base with white LED's. See the Style 24 description in Gallery 2 for suggested light base options or to order a matching light base.
NOTE: Only a couple left.
$117.50 plus $8.50 for S&H

3" Sphere
Style 30: 3.0 inch Ball Lightning
Factory 2nd

3.0" Diameter Ball Lightning Sphere. These particular specimens were charged with a bit less electrical charge, resulting in "lighter" discharges. A few may have mixed chaotic and dendritic discharges. Most have discharges that may only cover about half of the specimen. However, they are still quite nice specimens, at half the regular price. Each comes with a free ring to support it and keep it from rolling. Please Note: Placing these in direct sunlight is NOT recommended. Nearby object may be damaged or burned by focused sunlight. See Style 30 description in Gallery 2 for recommended light bases.
   
$87.50 plus $7.50 for S&H

2 x 2 x 1.7" Prism Style 31: 2 x 2 x 1.7 inch Prism
Factory 2nd
 
2" x 2" x 1.7" Prism, variety of discharges. Many have a small fracture at the point of discharge. See Style 31 description in Gallery 2 for recommended light bases.
$37.50 plus $6.00 for S&H

3.5" Magnabrite
Style 46: 3 Inch Magnabrite
Factory 2nd
 
3.5" Magnabrite, variety of discharges and self discharges.See Style 46 description in Gallery 2 for recommended light base options. Self-discharged specimens may show significant charring on the bottom charge layer, but this virtually disappears when the figure is illuminated from below by an LED base.
NOTE: Only ONE left!
$115.00 plus $7.50 for S&H
2 x 6" Cylinder, Factory 2nd
Style 53: 2 x 6 Inch Cylinders
Factory 2nd
These sculptures were created by rotating them while they were being irradiated. Unfortunately, some did not rotate a full 360 degrees due to a problem with the rotating device. As a result, most of our factory 2nd's have a semicircular shape (half-moon or somewhat more) discharge instead of a full cylindrical discharge. They look similar to our Style 13 cylinders, but they are considerably larger and much more impressive. Cylinders  may be either cast or extruded material. The image to the left shows a specimen illuminated from below via a BD752MC battery-powered color-changing base. These sculptures also look beautiful with a number of other light bases, such as the CR35MCROT45MC, or BD753MC multicolor bases, or LM2690 or LM2692 white LED bases.
$62.50 plus $10.00 for S&H
Exp4 - 2" x 1.81" Cylinders
Exp4: Experimental 2" x 1.81" Cylinders

These specimens were done as an experiment during our 4Q2011 run. We do not plan to carry these as a standard item They are cute little 2 inch diameter cylinders that are slightly longer than 1 3/4" high with matte-finished ends. A bit of Novus #2 or #3 polish and some elbow grease will give you highly polished ends. All specimens were irradiated on two sides to create a beautiful 3D discharge inside. Some were irradiated on the curved surfaces, while others on the flat ends. The image shows a variety of discharges that are available. In the picture, these were illuminated from the sides via blue LED's in a special light box. A number of our lighted bases such as the CR35MCROT45MC, BD752MC, or BD753MC multicolor light bases or the LM2690 or LM2692 white LED light bases will work nicely with these.
 We have a limited stock of these and they are priced to move quickly.


$18.50 each plus $5.00 S&H
1.5 x 6 Inch Cylinders
Exp5: Experimental 1.5" x 6" Cylinders
(Only a couple left!)

These were created as an experiment, so when these are gone they're gone for good. They are 1.5 inch diameter cast acrylic cylinders that are 6 inches long with polished ends, with curved interior discharges on one side. All remaining specimens have self-discharged at one or more points along the curved surface, and all show a bit of charring along the heavier discharge paths. However, this disappears when the sculpture is illuminated from the ends or side. T
he specimens shown on the left were illuminated from the sides via blue LED's in a special light box. A number of our lighted bases work quite well with these, including the CR35MCROT45MC, BD752MC, or BD753MC multicolor light bases, or the LM2690 or LM2692 white LED light bases. 




$40.00 each plus $6.00 S&H
0.25Inch Thick Experimental Specimens
Style 69: 2" x 1/2" Disks
Temporarily out of stock - we're making more in June
All of the small 1/4" thick specimens (the top three rows in the image) are sold out. However, we do still have some 2" diameter by 1/2" thick disks similar to those shown in the bottom row. The edge is flame-polished (by the CNC laser that was used to cut them out). Most specimens have interior dendritic discharges or mostly chaotic discharges. The specimens in the picture were illuminated from the edges via blue and white LED's using a special light box so that we could quickly show them. These are nice-sized specimens at a very attractively price - ideal as stocking stuffers or as small surprise gifts.
Style 69:
2" x 1/2" Disks
$15.00 each plus $4.00 S&H
0.25Inch Thick Experimental Specimens Style 69A 2" x 3/8" Disks
All of the small 1/4" thick specimens (the top three rows in the image) are sold out. However, we do still have some 2" diameter by 3/8" thick disks similar to those shown in the bottom row. These look similar to the Style 69 disks above  except that they are a bit thinner and have a frosted (router-cut) edge instead of a flame-polished edge. These have either an edge or interior discharge, and most show a variety of branching (dendritic) discharges. The specimens in the picture were illuminated from the edges via blue and white LED's using a special light box so that we could quickly show them. These are nice-sized specimens at a very attractively price - ideal as stocking stuffers or as small surprise gifts!
Style 69A:
2" x 3/8" Disks
$14.00 each plus $4.00 S&H


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