Description
A fun and engaging craft that combines art and science by creating colorful butterflies using chromatography techniques.
Ingredients
- Coffee filters
- Washable markers
- Water
- Spray bottle or dropper
- Pipe cleaners
- Scissors
- Paper towel or tray (for drying)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Lay down paper towels or trays to catch excess water and gather all materials.
- Color the Coffee Filters: Lay a coffee filter flat and use washable markers to make colorful designs.
- Apply Water: Lightly mist the colored coffee filter until damp with a spray bottle.
- Let It Dry: Place the filter on a paper towel or tray and allow it to dry completely (15-30 minutes).
- Create Your Butterfly: Once dry, pinch the center and twist a pipe cleaner around to secure it.
- Final Touches: Bend the pipe cleaner ends to form antennae and display your butterfly.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and patterns for unique butterfly designs.
- Prep Time: 15 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