Description
Create your own erupting volcano at home with this fun and easy DIY Salt Volcano project!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clear glass jar or tall glass
- 1 cup vegetable or baby oil
- 1 cup water (dyed with food coloring: red, orange, yellow)
- ¼ cup table salt (plus extra for repeat eruptions)
- Optional: edible glitter or shimmer powder for lava sparkle
- Tray or shallow pan to contain spills
Instructions
- Gather Your Materials: Collect all ingredients and ensure the glass jar or tall glass is clean and dry. Measure out the ingredients.
- Prepare the Colored Water: Pour 1 cup of water into the jar and add food coloring. Stir gently.
- Add the Oil: Slowly pour in the vegetable or baby oil over the colored water, allowing it to float on top.
- Create the Eruption: Sprinkle table salt into the jar to create a volcanic eruption effect.
- Explore and Clean Up: Experiment with additional salt or food coloring, then clean the workspace accordingly.
Notes
- Ensure the workspace is clean for easy assembly.
- Experiment with different colors for diverse effects.
- Use a tray to catch spills for easier cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Science Project
- 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