Description
Engage in a captivating craft that combines art and science with the Rainbow Volcano Jar, a fun activity for kids that demonstrates color mixing and chemical reactions.
Ingredients
- Clear glass jar or sturdy plastic container
- Water
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Vegetable oil
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Funnel (optional)
- Small cup or bowl (for mixing)
Instructions
- Start with a clean, clear jar to enhance visibility.
- Fill the jar about one-quarter full with water and add food coloring, stirring until well mixed.
- Slowly pour vegetable oil into the jar until nearly full, allowing it to float above the water.
- In a bowl, mix 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda with a little water to form a paste, and add it to the jar using a funnel.
- Pour vinegar over the baking soda to create a colorful eruption.
- Add more vinegar to prolong the eruption and enhance the spectacle.
Notes
Customize colors and add glitter for extra sparkle. Experiment with various jar sizes and shapes for different effects.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- 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