The Lava Lamp Designer

Thermal convection simulator in a closed vessel. Adjust heat and cooling to achieve the perfect hypnotic "bloop" frequency.

Temperature Control

Heat Source (Bottom) 50%

Cooling (Top) 30%

Fluid Properties

Wax Density 1.0

Viscosity 0.5

Surface Tension 0.6

Colors

Wax Liquid Glow

Challenge: Perfect Bloop

Target frequency: 1.5 bloops/min

Current: 0.0 bloops/min

Total bloops: 0

Score: 0

How It Works

Heat the bottom - wax expands, becomes less dense, and rises
Cool the top - wax contracts, becomes denser, and sinks
Balance heat and cooling to create a steady convection cycle
A "bloop" is when a blob rises or falls through the middle zone
Match the target frequency to score points
Adjust wax properties to fine-tune the motion
Higher viscosity = slower, smoother blobs
Higher surface tension = larger, rounder blobs