Description
Create a mesmerizing Rainbow Glow Lava Lamp at home using simple household items. This vibrant DIY project is both fun and educational, perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
- Clear bottle or glass jar with a lid
- Water
- Vegetable oil (about 2 cups)
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Baking soda (2 tablespoons)
- Vinegar (1/2 cup)
- Flashlight or glow sticks (optional for glow effect)
Instructions
- Start with a clean, dry bottle or jar. Fill it about one-quarter full with water.
- Pour vegetable oil into the water. Watch as the oil sits on top since it’s less dense than water.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture. Observe how it creates colorful blobs that sink through the oil.
- In a separate container, mix baking soda with a small amount of water to create a paste. Add this mixture to the bottle.
- Carefully pour vinegar into the bottle. The reaction will create bubbles that rise and fall, resembling lava!
- For a glowing effect, use a flashlight under your lamp or add glow sticks inside (make sure the sticks aren’t leaking).
Notes
Experiment with different food coloring combinations and use larger containers for a bigger display. This project is safe for children, but adult supervision is recommended.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: DIY
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamp
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A