Description
Create a colorful and sparkling glitter jar to celebrate Independence Day, perfect for decor or a calming sensory experience.
Ingredients
- Clear glass jar or plastic container with a lid
- Red, white, and blue glitter
- Water
- Clear school glue or glitter glue
- Optional: Small figurines (stars, flags, etc.)
- Optional: Food coloring (red and blue)
- Stir stick or spoon for mixing
Instructions
- Prepare your jar: Start with a clean, dry glass jar or plastic container. Remove any labels for a clear finish.
- Add water and glue: Fill the jar about halfway with water. Add approximately 1 cup of clear glue to the water. For a thicker mixture, leave less water or add more glue.
- Mix in the glitter: Sprinkle in red, white, and blue glitter to your desired amount. Start with a few tablespoons and add more as needed for a sparkling effect.
- Optional touches: Add a few drops of red and blue food coloring to enhance the colors of your jar. Toss in small figurines if you want additional decorations to float around.
- Seal it up: Use a stir stick or spoon to mix everything together. Ensure the glitter is evenly distributed. Place the lid on the jar tightly and secure it with glue if necessary to prevent spills.
- Shake and enjoy: Give the jar a gentle shake to see the mesmerizing motion of glitter. Display your glitter jar as part of your 4th of July festivities or use it as a calming sensory tool.
Notes
Experiment with different color combinations and jar sizes for unique decorations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 50 (estimated based on materials)
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg