Description
A fun and educational craft project that combines art and science by creating vibrant butterflies using chromatography techniques.
Ingredients
- White coffee filters (preferably round)
- Washable markers (various colors)
- Spray bottle with water
- Pipe cleaners (chenille stems)
- Scissors
- Optional: Plain paper for drying
Instructions
- Lay out your coffee filters on a flat surface and create designs on each using washable markers.
- Fill the spray bottle with water and gently spray the filters until they are damp.
- Place the wet filters on a clean surface or plain paper to dry completely, allowing at least 30 minutes.
- Once dried, fold the filter in half, pinch the center, and twist to create the butterfly body.
- Secure the center with a pipe cleaner and adjust the wings.
Notes
For added creativity, use different colors of markers and incorporate glitter or sequins for extra sparkle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 butterfly
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg