Lava Lamps =]

Well I am sitting here.. bored .. staring at the computer screen and I have decided to write a FANTASTIC blog entry about... Lava Lamps!

Lava Lamps are used for display .. this is what they look like.. -------------------------------->

I found this website that shows you how to MAKE the lava! =0

LaVa ReCiPe... (not ACTUAL lava)

-Use mineral oil as the lava. Use a 90% isopropyl alcohol and a 70% isopropyl alcohol for the other ingredient.

-In 90% alcohol the mineral oil will sink to the bottom; slowly add the 70% alcohol (gently mixing at the same time) until the oil seems lighter and is about to "jump" off the bottom.

- Use the two alcohols to adjust the responsiveness of the "lava." More of the 70% alcohol is needed than the 90%.

-You need to plan ahead and leave enough room in your container for all the 70% which you will be adding.

-Place the mixture in a closed container (a tall container is best) situated over a 40-watt bulb.

-If the "lava" tends to collect at the top, put a dimmer on the bulb, or a fan at the top of the container.

- To dye the lava, use an oil-based dye like artists' oil paints or a chopped-up sharpie marker.

- To dye the liquid around it, use food coloring.