Description
Create a mesmerizing monster lava lamp at home with simple ingredients while exploring the science of density and chemical reactions.
Ingredients
- Clear plastic bottle or glass jar (with a lid)
- Water
- Vegetable oil
- Food coloring
- Alka-Seltzer tablets or baking soda
- Flashlight (optional, for illumination)
Instructions
- Choose Your Bottle: Select a clean, dry bottle or jar.
- Fill with Water: Pour water into the container until it’s about one-quarter full.
- Add Food Coloring: Use several drops of your favorite food coloring and stir to mix.
- Pour in Oil: Slowly add vegetable oil until the container is almost full. Observe how the oil forms a layer on top of the water.
- Add Alka-Seltzer or Baking Soda: Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into pieces and drop them into the mixture, or sprinkle in baking soda for a slower reaction.
- Watch the Magic: As the tablets fizz, they will create colorful bubbles that rise and fall, imitating a lava lamp’s effect.
- Add a Flashlight: Shine a flashlight under the bottle to enhance the visual effect, creating a captivating glow.
Notes
Experiment with different food coloring combinations and scented oils. Use various bottles for unique designs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 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