Description
Create a captivating DIY Rainbow Glow Lava Lamp that combines science with creativity, perfect for kids and adults.
Ingredients
- Clear plastic bottle or jar
- Water
- Vegetable oil
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Alka-Seltzer tablets (or other effervescent tablets)
- Flashlight (for glow effect)
- Optional: Glow-in-the-dark paint (for extra glow)
Instructions
- Clean your container: Ensure it’s free from any residue.
- Fill the bottle: Add water until it’s about one-quarter full.
- Color your water: Mix in a few drops of food coloring. The more you add, the more vibrant it will be.
- Pour in the oil: Slowly add vegetable oil until the bottle is nearly full. Watch as it forms layers.
- Add fizz: Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into quarters. Drop one piece into the bottle and watch the bubbles rise.
- Repeat: For more lava action, continue adding pieces.
- Flashlight magic: Shine a flashlight underneath the bottle in the dark to see it glow.
Notes
Adult supervision recommended, especially when using tablets. Experiment with different combinations for unique effects.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: DIY Project
- 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