Description
Create your own mesmerizing lava lamp with this fun and simple project using basic materials.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clear glass jar or bottle (16 oz or larger)
- Vegetable oil (enough to fill about two-thirds of the jar)
- Water (to fill the rest of the jar)
- Food coloring (bright colors such as red, blue, or green)
- Alka-Seltzer tablets (or any brand of effervescent tablets)
- Flashlight or LED light (optional)
- Glitter (optional)
- Glow-in-the-dark paint or tonic water (optional)
- Neon food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Start by filling your clear glass jar about two-thirds full with vegetable oil.
- Carefully pour water into the jar until it is nearly full, letting the water sink to the bottom.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the jar to create a vibrant base color.
- Break an Alka-Seltzer tablet into smaller pieces and drop one into the jar to begin the bubbling effect.
- For added glow, place a flashlight or LED light underneath the jar.
- Once the bubbling slows, add another piece of effervescent tablet to continue the lava action.
Notes
- Use high-contrast food coloring for the best visual effect.
- Experiment with different colors and optional materials for varied effects.
- Ensure the container is stable to avoid spills during the bubbling process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A