Description
A delightful DIY project for creating colorful coffee filter flowers using chromatography techniques. Perfect for kids and adults alike to explore creativity and color blending.
Ingredients
- Coffee filters (cone or round)
- Washable markers (any colors you love)
- A shallow dish or tray for water
- A dropper or a small spoon (for applying water)
- Paper towels or a clean surface for drying
- Optional: small vases or containers for displaying finished flowers
Instructions
- Begin by laying out your coffee filters on a flat surface.
- Use the washable markers to draw designs on one side of a coffee filter.
- Once you are satisfied with your design, take your dropper or small spoon and gently apply water to the coffee filter.
- Set the filter aside on a paper towel to dry.
- After the filter has dried completely, fold it like a fan or gently pinch the center to create a flower shape.
- Arrange your flowers in a small vase or display them wherever you choose.
- Repeat the process with other filters, experimenting with different colors and designs.
Notes
Encourage storytelling with the flowers and explore different types of paper and markers for unique color blends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flower
- 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