I had to look up the bulbs I bought. Three pack of 50w Halogen bulb that's most likely 550 lumens. Not the normal bulbs for it, but I rebuilt it to be clear with transparent lava. Why it's crazy bright, too.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MWSVN8 Is the lava lamp I bought just for the base & glass.
https://www.amazon.com/Anyray-A1878Y-3-Bulbs-MR-16-Halogen/dp/B00NX9J3EO Are the bulbs. Amazon... rolls eyes all the reviews are talking about overalls & a box of 5 says 5500 lumens. Such a great site...
They stopped using the super toxic chemicals in them, so the bulb is the only thing I can think of that's blocking you. Cali I'm guessing?
https://i.imgur.com/u6ogEin.jpg <--Lamp
Now get it to mouse over only, so there is no showing ui. :-)