Description
A delightful winter science experiment that creates a mesmerizing snowstorm in a jar, perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
- A clear glass or plastic jar with a lid
- Distilled water
- Vegetable oil (or baby oil)
- Glitter (any color or combination)
- Epsom salt (for the “snow”)
- Food coloring (optional)
- A small funnel (optional)
Instructions
- Clean and dry your jar thoroughly to ensure a clear view of your snowstorm.
- Fill the jar about one-third full with distilled water.
- If you’d like, add a few drops of food coloring and stir.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of glitter into the jar.
- Add approximately 1-2 tablespoons of Epsom salt to the mixture.
- Using a funnel, slowly pour vegetable oil into the jar until it’s filled to the top without overflowing.
- Secure the lid tightly on the jar.
- Shake the jar to start the snowstorm effect!
Notes
Customize the jar with different types of glitter, and consider adding essential oils for a pleasant scent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A