Description
A fun and educational activity combining science and creativity by creating colorful designs using milk and soap.
Ingredients
- Whole milk (or any milk)
- Food coloring (variety of colors)
- Dish soap (liquid)
- Shallow dish or tray
- Cotton swabs or toothpicks
- Optional: Glitter or other embellishments
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Find a flat surface and lay down some newspaper or paper towels to protect the area. Gather all your materials within reach.
- Pour the Milk: Pour a layer of milk into the shallow dish, filling it about an inch deep.
- Add Food Coloring: Drop several drops of food coloring in different spots on the milk surface.
- Introduce the Soap: Dip a cotton swab into the dish soap and then touch it to the surface of the milk.
- Experiment: Try using different colors, more soap, or moving the cotton swab around to create intricate designs. Add glitter or embellishments if desired.
Notes
Adult supervision is recommended for young children when using small items. Take a photo of your creation to preserve the artwork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Art
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 session
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg