Description
A delightful and engaging craft project for all ages that creates a mesmerizing display of glitter in water, mimicking fireworks.
Ingredients
- Clear glass or plastic jar with a lid
- Water
- Vegetable oil (or baby oil)
- Glitter (various colors)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Small funnel (optional)
- Stirring stick or spoon
- Clear craft glue (for sealing the jar)
Instructions
- Clean your jar thoroughly to ensure it’s free of dust or residues. Remove any labels for a clear view of your creation.
- Use a funnel for easy pouring and add a liberal amount of glitter to the bottom of the jar. Experiment with multiple colors for a stunning effect.
- Fill the jar with water, leaving a bit of space at the top. Observe as the glitter floats and settles; this is the first hint of the eventual ‘fireworks’ effect.
- Slowly pour vegetable oil into the jar, watching as it forms a distinct layer on top of the water. The oil and water will not mix, creating a beautiful separation.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the oil. Watch as the colored droplets slowly break through and create a fun effect.
- Use clear craft glue around the lid’s edge and tightly screw it onto the jar to prevent spills. Allow it to dry completely before handling.
- Give your jar a gentle shake to activate the ‘fireworks’ effect and watch in awe as glitter dances and swirls!
Notes
Fine glitter works best for even dispersion but feel free to experiment with different types. Ensure plastic jars are sturdy enough to hold liquids.
- Prep Time: 15 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