The idea for the lava lamp came to a man in a pub, Edward Craven-Walker, when he watched a home made egg timer bubbling on a stove.

See our wide choice of lava lamps by Blob Lamps - choose Vintage, Modern, Rocket or Big Blob designs.Invented in the 1960's, the Lava Lamp and it's mesmerising effects must have been the original mood light and are even more popular today. Featuring an updated design while still retaining the classic feel, this modern lamp from Nova has a sleek aluminium finish with blue liquid white wax that combines to create a throwback atmosphere. We also have alternative ways of powering our iconic lamps should there be any further changes to the regulations in the future.

All the experiments are explained step by step in the included full colour 16 page illustrated booklet. This set is not suitable to be used by children so would be best for a space where they can be supervised. There are plenty of colour combinations to choose from so you can select an option that best suits your décor, or simply opt for whichever bubbling lava gives the best glow.If you must recycle the unit, please take your unit to your nearest household recycling centre, which specialises in recycling electrical waste.