Description
Create a captivating display of swirling colors that mimic fireworks using simple materials.
Ingredients
- Clear glass jar with lid (e.g., mason jar)
- Water
- Vegetable oil or baby oil
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Baking soda
- Spoon or stick for stirring
- Funnel (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your clean, dry clear jar. Use a funnel if necessary for easy pouring.
- Fill the jar about halfway with water. Carefully pour vegetable oil or baby oil into the jar until nearly full. Observe how the oil floats above the water.
- Using your food coloring, drop small amounts into the jar and watch as the colors seep through the oil, creating interesting patterns.
- Sprinkle a little baking soda on top of the oil. Observe the fizzing reaction as colors begin to explode and swirl, resembling a fireworks display.
- You can seal the jar with the lid and gently shake it to mix the contents, creating even more exciting visuals (optional).
Notes
Experiment with different colors and additives for unique displays. This craft is safe for children with adult supervision.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- 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