Description
Create colorful suncatchers that mimic the mesmerizing movement of a lava lamp while exploring science and art.
Ingredients
- Clear plastic bottles or jars with lids
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Oil (vegetable oil or baby oil)
- Water
- Alka-Seltzer tablets
- Glitter (optional)
- Funnel
- Measuring cups
- Craft scissors (if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Bottle: Start with a clean, dry bottle or jar. Use a funnel for easy pouring, if necessary.
- Fill with Water: Pour water into the bottle, filling it about one-third full.
- Add Food Coloring: Squeeze a few drops of food coloring into the water.
- Incorporate Oil: Carefully pour vegetable or baby oil on top of the colored water.
- Create Lava-like Motion: Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into smaller pieces and drop a piece into the mixture.
- Add Glitz: If desired, sprinkle some glitter on top for an added sparkly effect.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and bottle sizes for a unique display. Consider adding essential oils for a pleasant fragrance.
- 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