Description
Learn how to create your own DIY lava lamp using simple ingredients, perfect for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- Clear plastic bottle or glass jar
- Water
- Vegetable oil
- Food coloring
- Alka-Seltzer tablets (or baking soda and vinegar)
- Optional: Funnel
Instructions
- Start with a clean, empty bottle or jar. Use a funnel if necessary for easy pouring.
- Fill the bottle about one-quarter full with water.
- Carefully add vegetable oil until the bottle is almost full, leaving some space at the top.
- Drop in a few drops of your chosen food coloring.
- Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into smaller pieces. Add one piece at a time and watch the bubbling reaction.
Notes
Experiment with different oil types and color combinations for unique effects. Always supervise kids during the project.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: DIY
- 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