Description
A hands-on project that mimics fireworks using oil and food coloring, perfect for educational fun during the 4th of July!
Ingredients
- Clear glass or plastic cup
- Water
- Cooking oil (vegetable oil works well)
- Food coloring (multiple colors)
- Spoon or small stick for stirring
- Paper towels
Instructions
- Fill a clear cup about two-thirds full with water and observe the clarity.
- Pour a layer of cooking oil on top of the water until you have a thin oil layer.
- Using a dropper, slowly add drops of food coloring into the oil.
- Gently stir the mixture with a spoon or stick to create mesmerizing color dispersions.
- Take your time to watch how colors mix and interact!
Notes
Experiment with different food coloring combinations or use natural dyes. Introduce edible glitter for a dazzling effect!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Experiment
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg