Description
A colorful and engaging craft that mimics the vibrant displays of fireworks, perfect for kids and family activities.
Ingredients
- Clear plastic cups or glass jars
- Water
- Vegetable oil
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Glass stirrer or spoon
- Baking soda (optional)
- Vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Cover your table with a plastic sheet or old newspaper to catch any spills.
- Fill the Cup: Pour about ¾ of the cup with water, leaving some room at the top for the ‘fireworks.’
- Pour the Oil: Carefully add vegetable oil to the cup until it reaches the top, watching it float on the water.
- Use a dropper or spoon to add drops of food coloring on top of the oil, observing the color effects.
- For an exciting reaction, mix a teaspoon of baking soda in a separate cup with vinegar and pour it into the main cup.
- Allow the colors to mix and swirl, creating a beautiful firework effect, and stir gently to see colors interact.
Notes
Supervision is recommended for younger children when using food coloring and vinegar. Ensure no materials are ingested.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg