AurasGlow Review - part duex (new bases out)

by Erin

Jul 22, 2012

My first review can be found here: http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/aurasglow-candle-powered-lav-1

I purchased my first AurasGlow candle lamp almost a year go. I've been very happy with it.

To the best of my knowledge, the formula hasn't changed, just the bases. The creator, Ravi, previewed some bases on his Facebook page and some users weighed in on what base design they liked best. These bases are very different from the metal bases they have been selling previously. Though I do very much like they look of them, and they're very sturdy, if you remove the bottle from the base, it tips over. There won't be much occasion to do this, but I found it a little frustrating. The bases are a thick, clear plastic (resin?). 

AurasGlow lava lamps are not solid wax. Even when cold, both substances in the globe are liquid. If you accidentally bump your lamp or drop it, do not fear, all contents will go back to normal. In dealing with some stuck wax, I twisted the bottle around quite a bit and even shook it gently, creating lava soup. But by the next morning, all was well again. 

Packaging and boxing are great. Nice new box design and color insert (will show later). 

The first day I received the lamps, they were hazy. I'd experienced this with my last lamp. These lamps were shipped to me in 90+ degree weather.

By the next day, they had cleared. Completely:

AurasGlow lamps will cloud towards the end of their run-time (approx. 4 hours). This is normal. They are always clear by the next day. Don't know why this happens. All three of my lamps do this and Ravi has said this is normal. If you are not OK with this, do not buy the lamps!

Some sticking at the bottom is normal, too. Since there is no coil, sometimes the "wax" will stick along the bottom. Sticking along the side is not normal.

My purple lamp had a sticking issue initially, but now appears to be cleared up. The lamp can recover from even a semi-vigorous "shaking" (but I would not recommend shaking it):
I really enjoy the flow on these lamps. It's snaky, bubbly and blobby. Depends on heat and how long it's been running. Like all candle lamps, temp of room and air movement will affect lamp flow. 

I give them a thumbs up and am very happy to have them. You can't look at them in the same way you look at traditional lava lamps; they're different. If you expect them to run like a 90s American-made Lava Lite, you will be disappointed. If you see them for what they are - a unique, hand-crafted lamp made by hand from a really nice guy in Canada, I think you'll love them. :)

If you have any questions, please ask! 

Here's all three lamps, as they sit tonight. All clear, all flowing:
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    Erin

    The longer I look at them, I prefer the 1st gen stand, too. 

    Jul 26, 2012

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    CRASHSUNDAYGUY

    I agree totally.

    The Blob said:

    In my opinion, the new acrylic stand looks too blah and no cap covering this time. Perhaps they found it cheaper to re-design them in plastic like this? For me, I prefer the first generation of AurasGlows with the metal stands with the scrolled legs and metal cap with holes in it.

    Jul 27, 2012

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    CRASHSUNDAYGUY



    The Blob said:

    In my opinion, the new acrylic stand looks too blah and no cap covering this time. Perhaps they found it cheaper to re-design them in plastic like this? For me, I prefer the first generation of AurasGlows with the metal stands with the scrolled legs and metal cap with holes in it. It looks unfinished.....IMaybe they can use my lamp shade idea. 3 bucks from Ikea.

    Jul 27, 2012