Description
Create a mesmerizing glowing bubble lamp that adds whimsy and a calming ambiance to any space with this fun and easy DIY project.
Ingredients
- Clear plastic bottle or jar
- Vegetable oil
- Water
- Food coloring (any color of your choice)
- Alka-Seltzer tablets or baking soda
- Small LED light or fairy lights
- Funnel (optional)
- Measuring cup
Instructions
- Prepare your jar: Clean and dry your plastic bottle or jar thoroughly. Use a funnel for easy pouring if needed.
- Fill with water: Measure out about one-third cup of water. Add the water to the bottle or jar.
- Add oil: Pour in about two cups of vegetable oil slowly. Observe how the oil floats above the water, creating layers.
- Colorize: Add 10-15 drops of food coloring to the water layer. Watch as it sinks through the oil creating colorful blobs.
- Activate the bubbles: Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into smaller pieces. Drop one piece into the bottle while watching the bubbles rise. Repeat as desired for more bubble action!
- Illuminate: Place a small LED light or decorative fairy lights under the bottle. Turn off the lights in the room and enjoy the glow!
Notes
Experiment with different food coloring combinations to create unique effects. Add glitter for extra sparkle or change colors based on seasons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- 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