Description
Create a mesmerizing swirling paint storm in a jar using simple ingredients for a colorful science experiment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clear glass jar or plastic cup
- Warm water (fill jar about ¾ full)
- Shaving cream (foam, not gel)
- Liquid watercolors or food coloring
- Small cups or bowls (for mixing colors)
- Droppers or pipettes (or spoons)
Instructions
- Pour warm water into your jar until it’s about three-quarters full to create the atmosphere.
- Spray a generous, fluffy layer of shaving foam on top of the water to represent the clouds.
- In small cups or bowls, mix several drops of food coloring or liquid watercolors with a bit of water.
- Use droppers, pipettes, or small spoons to gently drip the colored mixtures onto the shaving cream.
- Observe as the colors slowly break through the cloud and swirl down into the water.
- Watch the colors drift and mix, forming mesmerizing patterns inside the jar.
Notes
- This activity can be enjoyed by all ages and is a great way to combine science and art.
- Experiment with different colors for various effects.
- Ensure to clean up any spills promptly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: Mixing
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Nutrition
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- 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