Still proudly made in Britain, each lava lamp is assembled by hand through a few essential steps. First, each bottle is checked ... and getting hold of different chemicals with which to experiment.

This will be the main liquid in your lava lamp. Choose a food colouring and add a few drops to the jar, it should sink to the bottom underneath the oil. Adjust the amount based on your desired ...

Are your kids a little nervous for that first day back? Get them in a mellow mood with this groovy lava lamp experiment. Plus they’ll learn about the scientific properties of oil and water.