How are lava lamps manufactured?

HOW DO THEY DO IT? Mondays 9:30p on Science More lava lamps were sold in the 1960's than in any other time period. They were originally called astro globes! ... read more

Astro lava lamp was launched in 1963 and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013. Mathmos lava lamps are still made in the original factory in Poole, Dorset. In 2003, American lava lamp maker, Lava World International (formerly known as Lava-Simplex Internationale), shipped production to China. read more

As of 2014, the liquid ingredients in lava lamps are considered a trade secret, but until 1970, patents showed that they were made with paraffin wax, water, mineral oil and carbon tetrachloride. Whatever the current ingredients are, they are heated by a light bulb in the base of the lamp. read more