Description
A fun and mesmerizing craft that combines science and creativity to create colorful explosions in a jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- Clear glass jar (large enough to see the effect)
- Warm water
- Vegetable oil or any clear oil (e.g., olive oil)
- Food coloring (variety of colors)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- Vinegar
- Optional: Glitter for added sparkle
Instructions
- Fill the jar about ¾ full with warm water and set aside.
- In a small bowl, add a few tablespoons of vegetable oil, then drop in 5-6 drops of different food coloring and observe.
- Slowly pour the colored oil mixture into the jar with warm water.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with a bit of water to make a paste, then pour it into the jar.
- Quickly add a few tablespoons of vinegar to the jar and watch the colorful, bubbly display!
Notes
Experiment with different colors and combinations for unique effects. Use glitter for added sparkle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 session
- 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