Description
A fun and engaging project that combines crafting with science by creating a color-changing potion in a jar.
Ingredients
- Clear glass jar or container (with lid)
- Water
- Food coloring (red, blue, yellow, and other colors as desired)
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Spoon for stirring
- Optional: essential oils (for fragrance)
Instructions
- Start with a clean, clear jar. Fill the jar with water, leaving some space at the top.
- Add a few drops of food coloring into the water. Stir gently and watch how the colors mix.
- In a separate bowl, mix a tablespoon of baking soda with a splash of water to form a paste. Carefully spoon this mixture into the jar.
- Pour vinegar into the jar, observing the bubbling reaction. Watch the colors shift and swirl as the ingredients react.
Notes
Experiment with different food coloring combinations and essential oils for unique creations. Always supervise children during the vinegar and baking soda reaction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potion
- 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