Description
Create a mesmerizing DIY Rainbow Light Show at home using simple materials to explore light and color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clear glass or jar
- Water
- 1 small mirror
- White paper or a light-colored wall (for reflection)
- Sunlight or a strong flashlight
- Optional: a few drops of food coloring (for extra vivid colors)
Instructions
- Fill the Jar: Pour water into the glass or jar until it’s about three-quarters full.
- Set the Mirror: Place the small mirror inside the jar at an angle so part of it is under the water.
- Add the Light: Position the jar near sunlight or shine a flashlight onto the mirror at an angle.
- Catch the Rainbow: Hold up a piece of white paper or face a light-colored wall in front of the reflection. Watch as a stunning rainbow appears and shifts with the light!
- Optional Glow: Add a few drops of food coloring to the water for a deeper, more vibrant rainbow effect.
Notes
- Move the mirror slightly to make the rainbow dance across the wall.
- Try using multiple jars for overlapping rainbow patterns.
- Do the experiment in the late afternoon when sunlight hits at just the right angle for brighter results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
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- Category: Science Craft
- Method: DIY
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