Description
A delightful DIY project that combines creativity and fun, resulting in luminescent moon rocks that glow in the dark and can be shaped into playful forms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1/2 cup white glue
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1–2 tablespoons glow in the dark powder (non-toxic)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine baking soda and corn starch.
- Slowly add warm water and glue, mixing thoroughly until smooth.
- Sprinkle in the glow in the dark powder, stirring well until evenly distributed.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and mix to achieve your preferred hue.
- Use your hands to roll the mixture into small balls or ‘rocks’ and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet for drying.
- Allow the moon rocks to dry for about 24 hours or bake at a low temperature (about 200°F) for 1-2 hours for quicker results.
- Turn off the lights and watch your moon rocks glow! Bounce them gently to enjoy their playful nature.
Notes
Customize colors with various food coloring, use cookie cutters for shapes, and add texture with sand or glitter. Adjust the glow intensity by varying the amount of glow powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 moon rock
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg