Description
Create a mesmerizing rainbow glow lava lamp using simple household materials, perfect for all ages. This fun craft combines creativity and science for a unique decorative piece.
Ingredients
- Clear glass or plastic bottle (with a secure lid)
- Water
- Vegetable oil (like canola or olive oil)
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Glitter (optional)
- Alka-Seltzer tablets or baking soda
- Flashlight (for glow effect)
Instructions
- Start with a clean and dry bottle.
- Fill the bottle about one-quarter full with water.
- Carefully pour oil into the bottle until it is nearly full.
- Use food coloring to add vibrancy, dropping in a few colors.
- If desired, add a teaspoon of glitter for extra sparkle.
- Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into pieces and drop one into the bottle to activate the lava lamp effect.
- Shine a flashlight onto the bottle for an illuminating glow effect.
Notes
Swap vegetable oil with mineral oil for a different consistency, or use natural coloring agents for an organic approach. Ensure you have enough water for a proper reaction when using Alka-Seltzer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY 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