Description
Create vibrant, space-themed lava lamp jars using simple household materials for a fun and educational DIY project.
Ingredients
- Clear glass jar with a lid
- Vegetable oil
- Water
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Glitter or small star confetti (optional)
- Alka-Seltzer tablets (or baking soda)
- Funnel (optional)
Instructions
- Clean the glass jar to ensure clarity and brilliance.
- Use a funnel to pour 1/4 of the jar with vegetable oil.
- Fill the remaining space with water, leaving some room at the top.
- Add 5-10 drops of food coloring and watch lively swirls form.
- If desired, sprinkle in glitter or star confetti for added effect.
- Break Alka-Seltzer tablets into smaller pieces and drop them in one at a time, watching the colorful bubbles rise and fall.
- Seal the jar tightly with its lid and shake gently if desired for more movement.
Notes
Experiment with color combinations and jar sizes for unique visual effects. Adding essential oils can enhance the sensory experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY 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