Description
Create your own mesmerizing monster glowing lava lamp using simple materials and explore science and creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clear plastic bottle or jar (1-liter size)
- Water (about ¾ full)
- Vegetable oil (or baby oil)
- Food coloring (any colors you prefer)
- Alka-Seltzer tablets
- Small flashlight or glow stick (for glowing effect)
- Funnel (optional, for easy pouring)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Bottle: Start with a clean, clear plastic bottle or jar. Use a funnel if necessary to avoid spills.
- Fill with Water: Pour water into the bottle until it is about ¾ full. Notice how the water settles at the bottom.
- Add Oil: Slowly pour vegetable oil or baby oil into the bottle. The oil will float on top of the water due to its lower density. Observe the layering.
- Add Color: Add several drops of food coloring into the bottle. Watch as the color sinks through the oil and mixes with the water.
- Introduce the Reaction: Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into quarters. Drop one quarter into the bottle and observe the reaction. Watch the colorful “lava” rise and fall as bubbles form!
- Make it Glow: Place a small flashlight or a glow stick underneath the bottle to illuminate the lava lamp. Enjoy the glowing effect in the dark!
Notes
Experiment with different colors, shapes, and add glitter for a dazzling display. Adjust ingredient proportions for larger versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava 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