Description
Create glowing, bouncy moon rocks with simple materials for a fun and educational crafting experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1/4 cup glow-in-the-dark paint or powder
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Gather Materials: Collect all your ingredients and tools before starting for an organized crafting experience.
- Mix Baking Soda & Vinegar: In a mixing bowl, pour 1 cup of baking soda and slowly add 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Watch for bubbles as they fizz!
- Add Corn Starch: Once the fizzing subsides, stir in 1/2 cup of corn starch until the mixture resembles a gooey dough.
- Incorporate Glow Ingredients: Add 1/4 cup of glow-in-the-dark paint or powder and mix in food coloring to achieve your desired hue.
- Form Your Moon Rocks: Take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls, feeling the bouncy texture as you create each moon rock!
- Let Them Dry: Place the moon rocks onto a parchment-lined baking tray and allow them to dry for at least 24 hours until they harden.
Notes
Experiment with different food coloring combinations and add glitter for extra effects. Ensure regular paint is non-toxic if kids are involved.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 moon rock
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A