Description
An enchanting craft project to create beautiful sun catchers that mimic lava lamps using vibrant Jell-O and oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet of clear Jell-O mix (variety of colors)
- 2 cups of water (1 cup boiling, 1 cup cold)
- Oil (vegetable or canola)
- Clear plastic molds (cookie cutters, shallow dishes, or silicone molds)
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Cooking pot (for heating water)
- Refrigerator for setting
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup of water in a pot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine one packet of clear Jell-O mix with the boiling water. Stir until the Jell-O dissolves completely.
- Pour in 1 cup of cold water to the Jell-O mixture and stir well. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.
- Pour the Jell-O mixture into your clear plastic molds, leaving some space at the top for the oil.
- Slowly pour oil on top of the Jell-O until it reaches the brim of the mold. The oil will float and create a unique effect.
- Place the molds in the refrigerator and let them set for at least 240 minutes or until completely firm.
- Once set, gently remove the Jell-O sun catchers from the molds and place them in a sunny window to enjoy!
Notes
Experiment with different Jell-O flavors and molds for added fun. Ensure adult supervision for younger children during the hot water preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Setting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sun catcher
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg