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This glittery ocean jar is a fun sensory craft!


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  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 sensory jar 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

This glittery ocean jar is a fun sensory craft that captivates kids with its mesmerizing swirls of glitter and calming effect.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 clear plastic bottle or sensory jar (with tight lid)
  • 1/2 cup clear glue
  • 12 cups warm water
  • Blue/teal food coloring or watercolor
  • Fine + chunky glitter (blue, silver, iridescent)
  • (Optional: mini shells, beads, sea creatures)
  • (Optional: baby oil or clear oil for slower waves)
  • Super glue or hot glue (for sealing)

Instructions

  1. Fill bottle ⅓ with clear glue.
  2. Add warm water and shake to mix.
  3. Drop in blue/teal coloring and shake again.
  4. Sprinkle in glitter (fine + chunky for sparkle).
  5. Add optional shells or toys.
  6. Top with more water or baby oil for slower wave effect.
  7. Seal lid with hot glue and swirl your ocean!

Notes

  • Use different shades of blue for a gradient sea effect.
  • Add beads for ‘bubbles’.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: DIY
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar
  • Calories: 0
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 0
  • Fat: 0
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 0
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 0
  • Cholesterol: 0