Lava lamps are fun for a retro, kitsch look. Changing the color of the wax inside a lava lamp is a complex matter due to the challenges of disassembling and changing the color of an oil-based substance. With the right collection of supplies and materials, however, this process can be easy.

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Not only can you choose the color of the liquid, the wax in a lava lamp also comes in various colors. Glitter and sparkles add a shiny, fun feel to your lava lamp. You can get a lamp with only glitter, or one that incorporates both glitter and wax for a more interesting look.

Repeatedly turn the lamp on and off The first thing you would do, when your lava lamp is shaken, is to turn the lamp off. Turning on and off repeatedly will simply help the lava wax to retain its state. Turn your lamp on and off again for some time when the liquid begins clouding and rest for about two hours.

You can use not only the Oil(Wax) But also the Glitter or anything recommend..

around 8 to 10 hours

Pour cold water slowly into the lava lamp, letting it run down the side instead of splashing directly onto the cold wax. Fill the lava lamp with 2 to 4 inches of water. Swirl the cold water gently in the lava lamp to clean the inside of the glass. Pour it out carefully.

Whether you have someone in your family who has special needs and could use the gentle stimulation of the LAVA® lamp, or you’re just looking for a fun and effective way to create a calming environment in your living room or bedroom, the LAVA® lamp can help you relax with light and motion.

Sales of the lava lamp slumped in the late 1970s, but it experienced a resurgence in popularity in the 90s after the Austin Powers movies were released. There is a lava lamp on permanent display in the Smithsonian.

As light fixtures go, the lamps are peculiar in that they don’t cast much light. They appeal to people at ease in darkness. Rather than illumination, the purpose of lava lamps is “to create mood,” says Stephen Horner, who teaches lighting design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.

The lamps are advertised to improve air quality, thus making it easier to sleep and taming allergies and asthma, and boost our mood and energy levels, especially for people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or depression.

Care of a Lava Lamp

1. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
2. For best results, maintain a room temperature of around 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Give it time to warm up properly, which takes two to six hours the first time.
4. Don’t loosen or remove the cap on the top of the globe.