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Chromatography Coffee Filter Butterflies


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 120 minutes
  • Yield: Several butterflies
  • Diet: N/A

Description

A fun and educational craft that allows you to create colorful butterflies using chromatography techniques.


Ingredients

  • Coffee filters
  • Water-based markers
  • Spray bottle or pipette
  • Water
  • Scissors
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Optional: glitter, googly eyes, or paint for decoration

Instructions

  1. Prepare your workspace with newspaper to catch spills and gather materials.
  2. Color the coffee filters using water-based markers to create bold patterns.
  3. Moisten the filters by spraying or dripping water until colors start to run.
  4. Dry the filters completely on a flat surface.
  5. Fold each dry filter in half to form a butterfly and secure with a pipe cleaner.
  6. Add personal touches with glitter, paint, or googly eyes if desired.

Notes

Customize colors with different markers and create themed designs for special occasions.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 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