Description
Engaging craft recipe to create colorful erupting volcanoes using pumpkins, perfect for Halloween or educational activities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small pumpkin
- 1–2 tablespoons baking soda
- Vinegar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- 1 tablespoon dish soap
- Tray or large, shallow dish
- Optional: glitter, small plastic toys
Instructions
- Carefully carve a small hole at the top of the pumpkin.
- Scoop out the seeds and pulp to create enough space for the eruption.
- In a bowl, mix baking soda and dish soap.
- Add food coloring to enhance the visual appeal.
- Place the pumpkin in the tray.
- Pour the baking soda mixture into the pumpkin’s hollow.
- Slowly add vinegar and watch the eruption.
- Optionally, sprinkle glitter or add small toys for added fun.
Notes
This project is safe for kids but requires supervision during the pouring stages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: Seasonal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 volcano
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg