Description
A creative and educational activity that combines painting with chemical reactions, resulting in vibrant fizzy artworks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- White vinegar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Paintbrushes
- Watercolor paper or thick cardstock
- Small bowls for mixing
- Droppers or small cups for application
- Protective apron or old clothes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Lay out all materials and cover the area with newspaper or a plastic tablecloth.
- Create Your Base: Mix 1 cup of baking soda with a tiny bit of water to make a thick paste and spread it onto the watercolor paper.
- Mix Colors: In separate bowls, mix white vinegar with food coloring and stir gently.
- Get Ready to Pop: Use droppers to apply colored vinegar onto the baking soda designs and watch the fizzing reaction.
- Observe and Enjoy: Notice the vibrant colors during the reaction, then allow your masterpiece to dry completely.
Notes
Experiment with colors and techniques to create unique artworks. Supervision is recommended for younger children.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Exploration
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
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- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
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- Cholesterol: N/A