Description
Transform ordinary coffee filters into stunning butterflies while exploring the science of color separation through chromatography.
Ingredients
- White coffee filters
- Water-based markers (multiple colors)
- Spray bottle with water
- Scissors
- Pipe cleaners or string (for butterfly antennas)
- Tray or baking sheet (for drying)
- Optional: Glitter, googly eyes, or stickers (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace with a clean surface and organize your materials.
- Create your butterfly wings by drawing colors on the coffee filter with markers.
- Apply water by lightly spraying the coffee filter until damp.
- Dry the filters on a tray or baking sheet, watching the colors blend.
- Form the butterfly shape by folding the filter in half and wrapping a pipe cleaner or string around the center.
- Add finishing touches with googly eyes, glitter, or stickers.
Notes
Encourage creativity by experimenting with color combinations and different materials.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 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