Description
A fun and educational craft that combines science and creativity, perfect for all ages. Watch as baking soda expands into a frosty tree.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
- A shallow dish or plate
- 1 small cup or bowl (for mixing)
- 1 spoon or spatula
- Glitter or other decorative items (optional)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish or plate, pour enough baking soda to create a mound resembling a tree shape and smooth the top.
- In a small cup or bowl, mix 1/2 cup of white vinegar with a few drops of food coloring and stir in 1 tablespoon of corn syrup if desired.
- Slowly pour the colored vinegar mixture over the baking soda mound and watch it fizz and expand.
- Sprinkle glitter or decorative items on the tree for added flair.
- Allow the creation to dry and harden for a few hours depending on humidity.
Notes
Experiment with different food coloring and shapes. For a longer-lasting tree, allow it to dry fully before displaying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg