Description
Create your own captivating DIY lava lamp using simple materials. This project is a fun and educational way to explore the science behind density and chemical reactions.
Ingredients
- Clear plastic bottle or glass jar (empty)
- Water
- Vegetable oil
- Food coloring (your choice of colors)
- Alka-Seltzer tablets or baking soda
- Optional: flashlight (for an illuminated effect)
Instructions
- Thoroughly clean your plastic bottle or glass jar with warm soapy water and let it dry completely.
- Fill the bottle about one-quarter full with water.
- Slowly pour vegetable oil into the bottle until nearly full, leaving some space at the top.
- Add 10-15 drops of food coloring into the bottle.
- Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into pieces and drop them into the bottle one at a time.
- For an optional light show, place a flashlight underneath the bottle to illuminate the display.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different colors and materials! Use glitter or small beads for added interest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: Educational
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