Description
A fun and engaging project to create your very own DIY lava lamp using common household items. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
- Clear bottle or jar (plastic or glass)
- Water
- Vegetable oil (or any light oil)
- Food coloring
- Alka-Seltzer tablets (or baking soda and vinegar for a longer-lasting effect)
- Optional: glitter or small toy figures
Instructions
- Prepare Your Container: Start with a clean clear bottle or jar.
- Fill with Water: Pour water into the bottle, filling it about one-third of the way full.
- Add Oil: Slowly pour vegetable oil into the bottle until it is nearly full.
- Add Color: Add a few drops of food coloring into the bottle.
- Create the Lava Effect: Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into smaller pieces and drop them into the bottle.
- Enjoy and Experiment: Add more Alka-Seltzer for a renewed lava show after fizzing stops!
Notes
Experiment with different colors and add glitter for extra fun! For longer-lasting effects, use baking soda and vinegar instead of Alka-Seltzer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY 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