Description
Create your own mesmerizing DIY lava lamp using household materials. A fun and educational project for all ages!
Ingredients
- Clear plastic or glass bottle
- Vegetable oil
- Water
- Food coloring
- Alka-Seltzer tablets or baking soda
- Funnel (optional)
- Small flashlight (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Bottle: Start with a clean, dry bottle. Remove any labels for a clearer view of the bubbling action.
- Fill with Water: Pour water into the bottle until it’s about one-quarter full. Use a funnel if needed to avoid spills.
- Add Oil: Slowly pour vegetable oil into the bottle. Fill it until it is almost full, leaving some space at the top.
- Color It Up: Add a few drops of food coloring to the bottle and watch as the color sinks through the oil.
- Create the Lava Effect: Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into smaller pieces and drop one piece into the bottle to see the bubbling effect.
- Enhance Your Lamp (Optional): For a glowing effect, place a small flashlight underneath the bottle.
Notes
Use different-shaped bottles for unique looks or add glitter for an enhanced visual effect.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- 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