This photo was taken on Trafalgar Street in Burnley when paraffin lamps were used to warn drivers about resurfacing work taking place. You can’t imagine naked flames being allowed these days. Do you ...

But he did reveal some key ingredients. Katzel: Inside of a lava lamp, you've got wax, which is mostly paraffin wax. That's your lava. Jones: Paraffin wax is a common wax made from petroleum.