Description
Create a mesmerizing DIY lava lamp using simple household items that combines art with science for a fun and educational experience.
Ingredients
- Clear plastic or glass bottle with a cap
- Water
- Vegetable oil (or mineral oil)
- Food coloring
- Alka-Seltzer tablets (or a similar fizzy tablet)
- Funnel (optional)
- Glitter (optional, for added sparkle)
Instructions
- Clean the bottle to ensure it is free from any residue.
- Use the funnel to fill the bottle about one-quarter full with water.
- Slowly pour vegetable oil into the bottle until it’s nearly full, leaving some space at the top.
- Add a few drops of food coloring and watch it mix with the water.
- Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into pieces and drop one piece into the bottle to create the lava effect.
- If desired, cap the bottle to avoid spills during movement.
Notes
Experiment with different food coloring combinations and shapes of containers for creative designs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamp
- 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