Description
Create vibrant Lava Lamp Style Suncatchers that add colorful decor to your windows, combining art and science in a fun craft activity.
Ingredients
- Clear plastic or glass jars (small)
- Vegetable oil
- Water
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Alka-Seltzer tablets (or similar effervescent tablets)
- Glitter (optional)
- Craft stick or spoon
- Funnel (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your jars by cleaning them thoroughly and ensuring they are dry. Fill each jar halfway with water using a funnel.
- Pour vegetable oil into the jars, filling them almost to the top to create the lava lamp effect.
- Add a few drops of food coloring into the jars and stir gently with a craft stick or let them sit for a layered look.
- If desired, sprinkle in some glitter for extra sparkle.
- Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into small pieces, drop one piece into the jar, and watch the bubbles rise!
- Seal the lids tightly if using glass jars. Hang or place them by a window and enjoy your suncatcher.
Notes
Experiment with different food colorings and jar sizes. Add phosphorescent paint for a glow in the dark effect, or use baking soda and vinegar as an alternative to Alka-Seltzer for fizzing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 suncatcher
- 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