Description
Create your own mesmerizing lava lamp using simple household materials and learn about science in the process.
Ingredients
- Clear bottle or jar with a lid
- Water
- Vegetable oil
- Food coloring (any color)
- Alka-Seltzer tablets (or baking soda and vinegar)
- Optional: Glitter or small decorative items
Instructions
- Prepare the Bottle: Begin with a clean, clear bottle or jar for the best effect.
- Fill with Water: Pour water into the bottle, filling it about one-third full.
- Add Oil: Slowly add vegetable oil until nearly full, allowing it to float on the water.
- Add Color: Add a few drops of food coloring and watch it break through the oil.
- Create the Lava Effect: Drop in pieces of Alka-Seltzer to see colorful bubbles rise through the oil.
- Seal and Enjoy: Seal the bottle if desired and enjoy the glowing colors in the dark!
Notes
Experiment with different colors and shapes to customize your lava lamp. Store the lamp but add fresher Alka-Seltzer each time for use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: DIY
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: Educational
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamp
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg